HSL Chairs - Southampton Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

9 Lower Northam Road, Hedge End Village, SO30 4FN Southampton, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The gentleman who served my friend was polite and very helpful in making sure she made the right decision on which chair to choose. My friend is elderly, he brought us tea and coffee plus biscuits.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lydia was very knowledgeable about products and needs and went out of her way to assist my friend, who has learning difficulties. She was so patient finding just the right sofa & chair to fit her need... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sincere thanks to Germaine & her colleague for helpful and valuable advice yesterday when making payment for several items at Southampton Hedge End store. As a returning customer I recommend HSL witho... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My wife and I visited HCL in Hedge End on Tuesday, 4th August 2026 to try out some new armchairs, with a view to improving our comfort at home. We were met by Germaine, who discussed our individual... See more


Company details

  1. #15 of 397 best companies in Home Furniture Shop
  2. #2 of 38 best companies in Disability equipment supplier
  3. #6 of 78 best companies in Furniture Manufacturer
  4. #2 of 73 best companies in Mobility equipment supplier

About HSL Chairs - Southampton

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HSL is an award-winning family furniture business with stores nationwide. We’ve been handcrafting and delivering beautiful furniture to provide true comfort for over 50 years. Making people comfortable is part of our DNA and that is why we do it.


We have spent over half a century making it our mission to understand the different sizes, shapes and needs of our customers. We have learnt how people sit, rest and sleep; how their bodies bend and move; and where and why they ache. We call this knowledge CleverComfort™, and it goes into the design and manufacture of every chair, sofa and bed we make – ensuring that our furniture fits the bodies of our customers perfectly.


Award Winning

HSL has also been recognised by The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for one of our innovative designs, our wooden knuckle. The Queen’s Award for Enterprise is a prestigious award for recognising British businesses and other organisations who excel at promoting opportunity, sustainable development, international trade or innovation.


Made in Yorkshire

Whilst our roots still remain in Yorkshire, we have welcoming showrooms nationwide spanning the entire country and a national network of Home Visit Comfort Specialists performing consultations in our customers’ own homes.


Family Business

As we’ve grown, one thing that has never changed is the passion for comfort and furniture being at the heart of our business. We’re still family-run, we continue to hold traditional values in our hearts, and we have always been dedicated to providing a caring service and excellent value for money for all of our customers.

About HSL Chairs

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Up to 25 Year Guarantee
Over 50 years of craftsmanship and dedication to exceptional customer service have made us who we are today. We still only employ furniture makers with the experience, skill and commitment to manufacturing the highest quality products. That’s why we are confident to cover a large number of our furniture ranges with a 25-year frame guarantee. In addition, all electrically adjustable chairs have a 5 year guarantee covering mechanical fault on the motor and handset.
Queen's Award Winners
HSL has been recognised by The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for one of our recent innovative designs, our wooden knuckle. The Queen’s Award for Enterprise is a prestigious award for recognising British businesses and other organisations who excel at promoting opportunity, sustainable development, international trade or innovation. 

Occupational Therapist Approved

All products are independently tested

As a member of the British Association of Occupational Therapists, Julie Jennings Dip COT HCPC, is highly qualified and greatly respected. Julie is frequently consulted for independent advice by a wide range of clients throughout the UK and Europe. All our chairs, sofas and beds at HSL are approved by Julie Jennings. Thanks to her work, you can relax in comfort knowing that each piece in our range has been thoroughly tested and evaluated by an independent health expert.

Contact info

  • 9 Lower Northam Road, Hedge End Village, SO30 4FN, Southampton, United Kingdom

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A warm welcome from informative team

From a warm welcome at the door to a patient and informative demonstration of the chair we were interested in, Germaine, our Comfort Specialist excelled. We were given all the information we needed and sufficient time, under no sales pressure to decide on the right chair for our needs. Simply first class sales.

5 May 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Poor delivery team

The sales lady who came to my grandfathers home was brilliant, as was the driver who brought the two chairs in. Communication was excellent from the first booking.

Today was delivery day. The delivery men came in, put the chair in place, rushed through the information for the handset, even when my grandfather (86) said he couldn’t see as he was sat far away, the man just said oh well there’s 4 buttons. We wernt asked if we were happy with the chair, or given the opportunity to report any faults. They asked for a signature but not explained what it was for and then left. The whole process was less than 10mins. I had to move the chair as it wasn’t left in a sensible position, something we were told would happen at the point of purchase. Maybe advise your delivery men to slow down and remember a lot of their customer base are elderly and need that little bit of extra time. After spending over £2000 I would have expected better service than I get at Lidl.

1 May 2025
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Reply from HSL Chairs - Southampton

Good Evening
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to hear that the initial interactions with our sales representative was a positive one

We understand your disappointment with the delivery experience and this is certainly not the experience we expect for our customers . To allow me to look into this please could you provide me with the order number or postcode

Kind regards
Sharon Sanderson
Head of Customer Care
Sharon.sanderson@hslchairs.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service

From selecting, ordering and delivery the service has been first class. The furniture arrived as promised and was quickly assembled by Andy and Wayne,full instructions were given by Andy.
Excellent service

1 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So impressed with the expert advise and…

So impressed with the expert advise and personal home visit. Having spoken on the phone and giving our requirements, a chair came for my wife to try and based on that we were advised on the size and type of chair for her. Based on their advise we ordered a chair which was exactly right for her

16 April 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Patricia/ Southampton Store

Decided to order on the 'phone as the wonderful discount ended before I could get to our local store.
Spoke to and dealt with Patricia from the Southampton branch who guided me through the choice I had made. She was informative patient and friendly so made the whole process so easy.
I decided on the Knaresborough range and am looking forward to my delivery.
Thanks Patricia for all your care.
Jean Carroll....Alresford

13 April 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service

We went for HSL chairs because being elderly we find it hard to get out. From the initial phone call to the delivery of chairs, the service we have got has been very helpful and professional. We had a chair brought out to us to try which was brilliant for us and the home consultants were very polite and friendly. The customer service from HSL has been exceptional. We are very pleased with our new chairs, they have made life easier.

12 April 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Five Star Service

Usually when we go into a store we like to look around before being asked if we need help BUT this store is different and in a great way.

When you walk in this store it's an experience like no other. It was like clothes shopping but for a sofa, with a "personal assistant" (Maria, the Manager in this instance) who certainly knew what she was talking about, checking how you sit, where your head, shoulders and back are and where you feet sit when you lay back, it honestly was an amazing experience.

Please do not believe the persona of this store, it is NOT for the older generation only, it offers a personalised service which you do not get elsewhere, the sofas are beautifully made and with so many different materials to choose from you can sit with a coffee and biscuit whilst you make your choices or ask any questions you may have.

Maria, it was an absolute pleasure meeting you and sharing stories about fishing, thank you so much for your help.

7 April 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kim in Southampton branch very helpful

Kim in Southampton branch very helpful, but led to believe base of chairs easily removable as door to snug room narrow. When Edwin & Chris delivered chairs yesterday, they advised bases not removable and chairs had to be squeezed through with some effort with backs reclined. Looking forward now to enjoying chairs!

16 April 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A helpful and friendly experience

we received the information we required and had plenty of time to discuss our needs with friendly and helpful staff. We could try examples of the sofa we were considering. The whole experience was enjoyable and satisfactory.

2 April 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A fantastic experience

We had a fantastic experience at the Hedge End store when buying a chair for our elderly mother. Germaine provided truly outstanding service—friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient. She took the time to understand exactly what we needed and helped us find the perfect chair that offered both comfort and support.

The delivery was equally impressive. It arrived right on time, and the two gentlemen who brought the chair were super helpful—polite, efficient, and careful with both the item and our home. They made the whole process stress-free, which we really appreciated.

Top marks all around—thank you to Germaine and the team for making this such a smooth and pleasant experience!

14 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The design of the chairs needs to be…

The design of the chairs needs to be examined. It appears little consideration has been given to disabled people using the chair. The pocket, for the controller, is too low and too close to the rear. There are no blind nipples on any of the control buttons. The hard floor feet are not fit for purpose, they slide the chair over the floor!!

8 April 2025
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Reply from HSL Chairs - Southampton

*Update*
Thank you for providing your details and for speaking with me this afternoon. HSL are a family owned business and have been manufacturing mobility assistance chairs for over 50 years.
We do appreciate the points you have made regarding enhancing design features and I will ensure that these are passed on to out design team for consideration.
Kind Regards,
Simon Watson
Customer Care Team Leader / HSL Chairs

Good morning,
Thank you for your review and your feedback.
I would like to discuss these further with you,
If you would be kind enough to email me your order details.
Kind Regards,
Simon Watson
Customer Care Team Leader / HSL Chairs
Email: simon.watson@hslchairs.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with my new chair

Professional and efficient throughout. Took the time to fully understand my needs and requirements. The entire experience was smooth, seamless, and — above all — genuinely enjoyable.

31 March 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

HSL … Southampton

Maria at Hedge End store made it an enjoyable experience. She was there to help and advise but not being “pushy” and she knows her stuff.
Maria’s colleagues were also very helpful.
Only downside with HSL … no 0% credit or any credit. Have to pay deposit then balance 2 to 3 weeks later.
Furniture, in leather, 10/12 weeks delivery and a delivery charge irrespective of how much is spent and paid up front.
Thank you Maria and colleagues.
HSL … need to look at payment options and delivery charges.
Although I would recommend HSL, Hedge End, Southampton.

27 March 2025

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