I ordered several chairs from Marcel Olsen. All chairs were defective: screws went straight through the wood, the wood cracked, and the chairs are unstable. Proper assembly is technically imposs... See more
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A massive thank you to Retro Europe! I have been searching for months to find a company that provides high end office quality furniture in small quantity and still affordable price with delivery to... See more
From order to delivery everything worked as expected. There were mails informing me about the status, a tracking number and it was delivered so quickly. At the first look, quality looks decent (just a... See more
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Since 1975, we've been passionate about bringing Bauhaus principles to life, creating furniture that's both beautiful and affordable. Marcel Olsen founded our company out of frustration with the lack of reasonably priced, high-quality furniture. Inspired by the Bauhaus movement's core philosophy of "form follows function," we design furniture that prioritises usability. Clean lines, geometric shapes, and a focus on natural materials define our aesthetic. Every element serves a purpose, ensuring our furniture is comfortable, easy to care for, and perfectly suited for your needs. As a family-owned and operated brand, we uphold our founding values. Each new furniture design adheres to the Bauhaus principles of design, quality, and affordability, ensuring the legacy of Marcel Olsen continues. We believe in good design, which is why we embrace modern materials and production methods, making Bauhaus-inspired furniture accessible to a wider audience. Founded in 1975, we've continued this mission for nearly five decades, ensuring thoughtfully designed furniture finds a place in every home.
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C. Extremadura, 9,, 03158, Alicante, Spain
- 966 18 01 58
- admin@marcelolsen.com
- marcelolsen.com
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Reply from Marcel Olsen
Thank you for your comments. We are very pleased that you are happy with our delivery and customer service.
Anne
Director
Customer Service Department
Lamp all right
but it is a copy compared to the original one, quality different and weight very light and some parts are missing or smaller
February 13, 2016
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Prompt & Accurate Service
The ordered article arrived within the time zone allocated by the vendors. It was 'as advertised' in both appearance and quality which is sometimes difficult to ascertain on the internet. It was also in good order and condition and relatively simple to assemble.
The actual item ordered was an office chair - which I am sitting in as I type this and it is very comfortable as well as quite elegant.
My wife and I have ordered several items from Retro Europe and I would not hesitate in using their services again.
February 12, 2016
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Reply from Marcel Olsen
We are delighted to welcome you back once again to Retro Europe as a valued customer. We are pleased to know that you are entirely satisfied with our products, website and delivery service, and look forward to being of service to you again in the future.
Anne
Director
Customer Service Department
Super nice!
Super satisfied about the quality, price, service and delivery (to Germany). Didn't find any better offer over here. It is just recommendable to order!
February 8, 2016
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Reply from Marcel Olsen
Thank you so much for your great comments. We are delighted to you found us to have the most competitive prices and service.
Please to not hesitate to contact us if we can be of any further assistance.
Anne
Director
Customer Service Department
service OK product was not assembled in a proper way
I bought an office chair which is all right, and an adjustable table that was not manufactured all right, ist is askew and can not properly be adjusted please advise me what to do
February 2, 2016
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Easy system
Every Thing was well. Easy order, easy payment, supply works well, to prepare my chair-easy.Thanky you
February 2, 2016
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Reply from Marcel Olsen
Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you found our system easy to use, from ordering and payment to the assembly of your chair. If you have any more comments or need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your satisfaction is important to us, and you're very welcome!
Reply from Marcel Olsen
We are delighted that you are so happy with Retro Europe and we look forward to welcoming you back again.
Anne
Director
Customer Service Department
Very good delivery and afforadable price.
The delivery is very fast and all items arrived at the same time, i received contact details of the delivery company and iwas able to get a time when then would be in my area.
I am happy with the office chairs the quality is good and the price is very affordable.
January 29, 2016
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Reply from Marcel Olsen
Thank you for your comments and we are happy that you are very pleased with our delivery service and the quality and price of our products.
Anne
Director
Customer Service Department
Retro Europe are awesome!
Very pleased with our purchase. As usual the service was excellent and faultless. This is the second time we have made an order form them originally purchasing 2 large Art Lamps for our entrance hall.
This time we went on to purchase the Eiffel Dining Table, Retro Office Chairs, Steer Bar Stools and Spiers Sofa and Armchair.
One of the chairs was missing the tool for assembly but when we highlighted this to Retro Europe their response was prompt, professional and extremely helpful and they sent out via express postage to us.
We recommend to other people who are looking for unique furniture.
January 28, 2016
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Reply from Marcel Olsen
Thank you for your kind comments. We are delighted that you continue to be very satisfied with our products and service.
We look forward to welcoming you back again.
Anne
Director
Customer Service Department
Exceptional customer service and superb product.
I have ordered many times from them. I have purchased items for myself, my family and others. I have never been disappointed with my orders.
I have used customer service on live chat and by phone and each person I spoke to was friendly efficient and knowledgeable.
I would recommend you get good quality items, fast shipping, a great customer service company.
January 27, 2016
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Reply from Marcel Olsen
Thank you for your excellent feedback. It is nice to know that you and your family and friends have been more than satisfied with their purchases. We always strive to give good personal customer service at all times, and it is very satisfying to be told when we have achieved this.
Anne
Director
Customer Service Department
Completely satisfied by the craftsmanship and service
I have been looking at purchasing furniture from Retro Europe for a while and made the order just before Christmas when they were running a free delivery offer. The ordering process was excellent due to a wonderful person on the other end of the phone Ana I think. When it came to delivery I couldn't be home but the delivery team liaised with my neighbor and when I eventually did get back the furniture was in and literally blew my mind, it is so beautifully made and so much better in real life. I really can't stop looking at it, I am currently looking at getting more pieces. I can't recommend them any more highly.
January 26, 2016
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Reply from Marcel Olsen
Thank you for your excellent comments regarding the quality of our furniture and our service. We are delighted that you are so pleased with our personal service, which we offer to all our customers.
Anne
Director
Customer Service Department
Great service delivery man!
Both in house and the external delivery service worked perfectly!
January 26, 2016
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Reply from Marcel Olsen
We are so pleased to see that you are very happy with every aspect of our company - and that every part of the order and delivery process was to your complete satisfaction.
Thank you,
Anne
Director
Customer Service Department
Great products, great service
Great prices too... Wouldn't change a thing.
January 25, 2016
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Reply from Marcel Olsen
Thank you for your excellent comments.
Anne
Director
Customer Service Departmnet
Good website but terrible experience with the transportation company
While the experience with RetroEurope has been positive (item easy to order, clear invoicing system, rapid responses to customers' queries, customer support easy to reach), they have selected a transportation company in Belgium which is highly unreliable.
Here are the details of my experience:
- item ordered on January 5 on the website, with an announced delivery within 10 working days - so far so good;
- after 10 working days, no news from the transportation company. I reached out to RetroEurope to find out when the item would be delivered;
- RetroEurope rapidly provided me with the contact details of the transportation company. However when I called the company they could not track my parcel in their system;
- I informed RetroEurope, who then directly contacted the transportation company. The parcel was found and the transportation company unilaterally decided that they would ship it on the same day in the morning (I happen to have a full-time job and cannot make myself available on such short notice). Also, this is not in line with what is indicated on the website, i.e. that the delivery will be arranged at a time that it mutually convenient for the customer and the transportation company.
- RetroEurope contacted the transportation company to instruct them to get in touch with me to arrange for this mutually convenient time. Today (25/01/2016) they stil have not done so, and my parcel, ordered on 05/01/2016, has still not been delivered.
January 25, 2016
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Reply from Marcel Olsen
I am very happy you are satisfied with the service you have received from Retro Europe.
I am disappointed to hear you have not heard from the courier company and have not yet received your order. I have immediately put into force an investigation to so why this has happened. It is very unusual for our partners in Belgium not to deliver on the scheduled day.
I have contacted you directly via email with details of the exact delivery day and time.
Our Company has fulfilled thousands of orders to satisfied customers over the past 25 years. We strive to create the best possible buying experience for our clientele and take any complaints very seriously.
Kind regards
Anne Director
Customer Service Department
Awesome prices for high quality furniture.
Our spiers sofas are great! They are even better than in the pictures. They are very comfortable and stylish. This is my second time ordering from this company and I would like to again. This is my recommendation.
January 25, 2016
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Reply from Marcel Olsen
Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're delighted to hear that you're happy with the prices and the high-quality Spiers sofas. It's wonderful to know that they exceeded your expectations in terms of comfort and style. We appreciate your continued support and recommendation. We look forward to serving you for the third time in the future. If you have any more comments or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your satisfaction is important to us!
Beautiful chairs but quality problem
We found after livrason there was a scratch on one of the two chairs.
January 21, 2016
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Reply from Marcel Olsen
I was not aware you had any problems with your chair until I saw this comment.
I have emailed you directly and I am doing everything in my power to assist you.
Our Company has fulfilled thousands of orders to satisfied customers over the past 25 years.
We strive to create the best possible buying experience for our clientele.
Kind regards
Anne Director
Customer Service Department
Great service and great products!
Just have to say that I will buy again from them. All as expected! :)
January 21, 2016
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Reply from Marcel Olsen
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our service and products. We look forward to serving you again in the future. If you have any more comments or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your satisfaction is important to us! :)
Good service was easy to place my order through there mobile site.
Very happy with the price and design of the offices ordered.
Easy to use the website through my phone which had a live chat feature for my questions.
I buy a lot of items online and this has been one of the best for convenience and price.
January 21, 2016
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Reply from Marcel Olsen
We're delighted to hear about your positive experience with our mobile site and service! It's great to know that you found it easy to place your order, were happy with the price and office design, and appreciated the live chat feature for your questions. We're honored to be considered one of the best in terms of convenience and price among your online purchases. If you have any more comments or need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your satisfaction is important to us!
Great site for unique furniture
I absolutely love dealing with Ana. The stools ordered was exactly as described. They are beautiful and elegant with lovely modern shape made from plastic. I love this set. It was quickly sent by Retro and was delivered in a short period of time by DPD. Thanks Ana, I got exactly what I wanted.
January 21, 2016
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Reply from Marcel Olsen
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with Ana and that you love the stools you ordered. It's fantastic that they match the description and meet your expectations. We appreciate your kind words and your business. If you ever have more comments or need assistance in the future, please feel free to reach out. Enjoy your beautiful and elegant set!
comment delivery chairs
Very happy with the way our order was treated.
Quick, as promised and well in time!
January 19, 2016
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Reply from Marcel Olsen
We're thrilled to hear that you're very satisfied with the handling of your order. Timely delivery is crucial, and we're glad we could meet your expectations. If you have any more comments or need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
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