Source Office Furniture (SOF) is one of the office furniture retailers in Edmonton. It has been operating since 1989, which we think is a good indicator that its products are high quality and satisfactory to generations of clients.

Aside from years, we think SOF’s edge compared to others is the 11 types of office chairs it sells since it gives many options to its clients. It also partners with five brands–good news if you are very particular about it.

And among SOF’s office chairs, the most notable for us is the kneeling chairs–and they are one of the few that sell them in the city. According to our research, these chairs help correct back muscles even during long hours of sitting. 

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SOF also provides floor design and planning consultation as part of its services. We found this feature useful for start-ups or moving companies.

Moreover, unlike others, we appreciate that SOF is available until Saturdays because it allows customers who are busy during weekdays, like students and office workers, to check the office chairs.

On that note, we like that SOF has an ample parking space that’s wheelchair accessible. Its location is near several bus stops, which adds to the convenience that visiting customers can get.

However, SOF’s customer service has mixed reception. Although many of the clients we talked to are satisfied with the price and quick turnaround, we think it’s a letdown that there are few reports wherein the staff were inattentive to visiting customers.

In our experience, the product qualities of a company with decades of experience have been proven and tested over time. And with it operating since 1966, we are sure that RGO Product’s office chairs fit the said characteristics.

Unlike most sellers, it’s notable that RGO has a showroom. We also think this feature is helpful for clients–especially those who value form over function–in assessing which office chair fits the interior of their room or office the best.

On that note, we like that it has wide office chair selections for every preference. It’s partnered with five different brands and sells five types of office chairs–the most eye-catching and rare being the swivel chair.

We also think that customers who are on a budget would like that the company also sells pre-owned office chairs. 

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However, there are very few instances wherein clients return their furniture for recalibration. Nevertheless, we appreciate that the customer service is the opposite– friendly, quick, and responsive about repair requests and any inquiry.

Speaking of which, RGO has reupholstery, reconditioning, cleaning, and maintenance as part of other services. We think this is worth mentioning because these are useful to keep your office chair in its best state.

Lastly, if you plan to visit, we are glad to share that RGO’s office is accessible for public and private transportation riders. It’s near a bus station and a wide parking area with spaces for PWDs.

Gregg Distributors Liquidators (GD) is one of the shops in the city that sells pre-owned furniture–including office chairs. We think this is good news for customers who are on a budget or prefer to refurbish old items.

But compared to others, GD has fewer selections as it only has three types of office chairs and two brand partnerships. Although that is the case, we think their products are worth a shot if you’re looking for standard seats, like ergonomic chairs.

Also, we think the quality of GD’s office chairs is well-made and at par with the best in its industry. We concluded so because the company has been around since 1987, indicating that its products have satisfied many customers.

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It’s a letdown, however, that the company’s delivery service is the only amenity beneficial for office chair purchasers. We think it would be handy for customers if it would add repair or maintenance services for its products in the future.

Aside from that, we consider GD’s lack of a dedicated catalogue or gallery for its products as a con. This would be inconvenient for clients who want to list their preferred office chairs before visiting the company.

Although its parking area is not spacious, we like it’s enough room for many customers. Also, clients who want to visit their store via public transportation would be relieved to know it’s a few minutes from a stop.

Nevertheless, we are glad that many customers liked the staff for being friendly and accommodating. And considering that GD’s browsing area is large, a help or two from the employees would be helpful.

With its connections with 14 furniture labels, Allwest Furnishings Ltd. (AF) has the most brand partnerships in its league in Edmonton. We like this because it provides more choices to customers that are particular with their office chairs.

Although it only has four varieties of office chairs, its hybrid chair caught our interest. It is a mix of ergonomic and mesh chairs–the perfect choice for clients who want comfort and functionality in their purchase.

AF also has three other notable services: repairs, installation, and design specifications. We think the last one could elevate the customer experience–especially for those who need modifications on their office chairs that are not usually available in the market.

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Furthermore, AF has a showroom that clients can visit. We appreciate this feature because clients can see and evaluate the style of their office chair and if it would fit the theme of their workplace or home office.

We think the company’s years of service, which date back to 1974, make it a reputable retailer that sells office chairs that consistently meets the expectations of its clients.

Meanwhile, its customer service is also satisfactory to its clients. We give AF a plus because many of the clients we interviewed like its quick, courteous and professional employee

Unfortunately, AF’s location is a bit far from bus stations, making it slightly inconvenient to visit using public transportation. Nevertheless, we think it deserves merit for having a parking area that is spacious enough and accommodating to PWDs.

Nothing’s better than having numerous options when buying. And with six brands and six types of office chairs on sale, CDI Spaces is one of the furniture retailers in Edmonton to give its clients numerous choices–a thing we think deserves a plus!

Among its office chairs, we think the kneeling chair and high back are the most notable. Based on our research, the former is a good choice for smaller spaces and improves posture, while the latter helps the neck muscles.

Also, CDI provides design services for clients who want to modify their offices into hybrid working areas or meeting rooms. We think this feature is handy for companies–whether small or big–who want cohesive interior design for their workplace.

However, it’s a letdown that consultation is the only supplementary service it can provide. We would appreciate it if CDI would add more services, like repairs and maintenance, as part of their services.

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Meanwhile, we think it is worth sharing that CDI has been around since 1987. Knowing this puts lots of confidence in the quality of their works because, in our book, such lengthy experience indicates that its services and products have stood the test of time. 

Moving on, we also like CDI’s customer service. According to the customers we talked to, they appreciate that the staff are efficient, accommodating, and friendly towards them–regardless of the amount and price of items they are purchasing.

Unfortunately, we think visiting CDI spaces using public transportation would be difficult because there are no train or bus stations near it. On the other hand, parking your vehicles would not be an issue because it has plenty of parking space.