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About Smiths Of Harrogate
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Smiths of Harrogate is a family run furniture and bed retailer established in the spa town of Harrogate in 1906. Now in our fifth generation, we are known for trusted brands, honest advice and a commitment to customer care that has defined our business for over 119 years.
Our 30,000 sq ft showroom offers one of Yorkshire’s strongest displays of premium sofas, chairs, dining furniture, beds and mattresses. We proudly work with leading manufacturers including Ercol, Hypnos, Harrison Spinks, Himolla, Parker Knoll, G Plan, Vi-Spring, Duresta, La-Z-Boy, Skovby and Venjakob. Many of these partnerships span decades and reflect our long-standing focus on quality and craftsmanship.
We have over 20 experienced team members across sales, customer care and our dedicated in-house delivery team. From knowledgeable showroom specialists to our own trained delivery experts, every part of the process is handled with clarity, care and attention to detail.
Every order is managed with clear communication and a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction. Our delivery team place and set up products in your home with care, and our after-sales support is always available whenever you need us.
Five generations, trusted brands and a family ethos that still puts customers first. That is what continues to set Smiths of Harrogate apart.
A Family Business Since 1906
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- 30,000 sq ft Showroom.
- We offer an exceptional display of over 60 premium sofas and 60 beds.
- Expert Advice From Our Team.
- Our knowledgeable staff are here to help you choose the right sofa or bed with confidence.
- Delivered by Expert Teams.
- Careful, reliable delivery and setup across the UK by our in-house specialists.
- Leading Sofa & Bed Brands
- Over 40 premium brands of sofas, beds & furniture
Contact info
The Rink, Dragon Road, HG1 5DR, Harrogate, United Kingdom
- 01423 567890
- hello@smithsofharrogate.co.uk
- smithstherink.co.uk
Family Run in Harrogate Since 1906
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I am 86 years old and throughout my…
I am 86 years old and throughout my long life, I have bought many major items, houses, cars, furniture etc., and without doubt, Smiths of Harrogate, stands out as probably the best company, for quality of products, sales and aftersales service and customer care, I have ever dealt with. Nothing is too much trouble for them, and all their employees, from showroom staff, to delivery people are competent and professional, and I know what I am talking about as I was head of sales training for one of the biggest companies in the world. Special mention has to be made of John Chamberlain, who went that extra mile, in sorting out a problem that I thought would be a major headache to me, but he handled it with aplomb and proficiency, making the problem just a minor setback. Thank you for your efforts.
The Extra MIle
We ordered an Ercol sofa and chair from Smiths and they are really good pieces. Very pleased with them. There was real difficulty in fitting the 3 seater sofa into the front room. We wanted to give special thanks to Liam and Mark - who delivered the furniture - they went more than the extra mile is making sure the sofa got in safely. Excellent experience with Smiths from the ordering through to the delivery. 5 stars indeed
Excellent experience of ordering a…
Excellent experience of ordering a piece of furniture by telephone. I’d tried out the item in another store however they wouldn’t deliver for me even though they’re much nearer geographically. Nothing was too much trouble for Smiths of Harrogate. Christopher was superb; he was very patient and gave me lots of really good advice on my purchase.
The furniture I purchased from this…
The furniture I purchased from this store is of exceptional quality,
and I was impressed with the attention to detail and craftsmanship of each piece.
We bought carpet and furniture 2 years…
We bought carpet and furniture 2 years ago and where very pleased with the service.However the carpet we bought showed signs of wear very early only where we sat the rest is perfect. (but we thought at time it was just dirty ) it turned out to be,Heel Abrasion, and we’ve been informed that there nothing the company can do.we now will replace the carpet but use another company.
Mr Smith the previous carpet had been down13yrs with no Heel Abrasion in fact it was in good condition and only replaced because I change the colour scheme, it also was much cheaper than the carpet I bought from your company.

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Excellent customer care from John when…
Excellent customer care from John when ordering Kesterport dining table and chairs and bar stools. We live in Guernsey and John arranged and kept us informed at all times regarding timescales and delivery. We would highly recommend this company.
An excellent experience
An excellent experience - we drove from Northumberland after having a reasonably long and informative telephone conversation the day before. My husband has a back condition and an advisor discussed the pros and cons of what I thought was my preferred Ercol option. He suggested to remain open and look at a whole range of designs as well as manufacturers; plus sit for a while to really experience lumbar support. There was absolutely no pressure to buy, just a lot of sensible advice given firstly by a lady sales person and then John. We were able to make a considered purchase (albeit after a lot of research in the NE.)The absolute bonus of Smiths is the availability of almost every range I had considered available on one shop floor. Customer service was also exceptional.
We left the store after purchasing 2 chairs plus a customised size area rug with further samples ordered for an additional rug. We were in the store for a long time but were never hassled nor encouraged to make a speedy choice.
JAKJAK010
Christopher was an excellent sale person, informed me all about the product, now ordered, thank you
The whole experience
The whole experience, from showroom to delivery was first class, faultless! Who knew there was so much to learn about a bed!!! Excellent service, with a special thanks to Frank!
Christopher was both knowledgeable and…
Christopher was both knowledgeable and helpful. He guided me through the process of requesting fabric swatches, confirmed my understanding of ordering and paying a deposit. Checked the estimated waiting time for my order to be delivered and ensured that I had all the information I needed to proceed with my purchase. All in all a very positive experience.
Awful experience with this business
Awful experience with this business. They've supplied a sofa with one seat cushion that is clearly overstuffed, is totally out of line with all the others, doesn't fit on the base and looks ridiculous. First was told to sit on it for 2 weeks to get rid of the 'air bubbles' and now to sit on it for another 3 - 6 months to see if it settles. So just bought of the most expensive purchases I'll make only for it to look awful and not be functional as if you lay out on it your legs are several inches higher than your bum, tipping you backwards!

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The most painless parting with lots of m From the moment we walked through the…
From the moment we walked through the door we were greeted with a warm welcome and the suggestion of much needed coffee. This was duly delivered by Paul who proceeded to be extremely knowledgeable and made our subsequent purchase (completely free of hard sell) a delightful experience. 100% recommended.

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Professional and helpful sales knew…
Professional and helpful sales knew their product and advised accordingly.
Excellent service from start to finish
Excellent service from start to finish. Professional and friendly service. Very happy with my new furniture.
I can recommend Smiths of Harrogate
Good display of furniture to look at and sit on.
Pleasant and patient sales staff with no pressure. Plenty of time to choose and consider materials and take samples home.
Buying a chair
I had a good idea of the chair I wanted, it wasn’t in stock, but I was shown several of the brand I wanted and made my choice. I was helped to choose a suitable fabric and went ahead and made the purchase. I am extremely pleased with my purchase and enjoyed the experience in Smiths.
An amazing shopping experience
As always a pleasure to do business with Smiths the Rink. A shopping experience like no other and some amazing sale prices on at the moment. Big thank you to Steve for guiding us through the process. This is the place to go for your furniture, you won’t regret it.
Really helpful
Really helpful, and you can always get through on the phone. Fantastic customer service - would recommend every time!
Professional friendly service
Professional friendly service. Frank was very informative and aided us in our decision making regarding a wardrobe, without putting pressure on us.
Great company, great range of products
Great company, super friendly, non pushy staff
Smiths have now become our favourite store when looking for furniture.
Honest & reliable.
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