HSL (High Seat Ltd)
HSL has been handcrafting comfort-focused chairs, recliners and sofas in West Yorkshire since 1968, with over 150 skilled craftspeople at their Batley factory. Specialising in posture-support seating and riser recliners, HSL holds a Queen's Award for Enterprise for their innovative wooden knuckle design. With over 50 showrooms nationwide and a Trustpilot score of 4.8, they are one of the UK's most trusted names in ergonomic seating.
Benny's Verdict
“HSL have been building chairs in Yorkshire since 1968, and they've got posture-support seating down to an absolute science. Over 50 showrooms staffed by people who actually understand ergonomics — not just reading off a spec sheet. If your back's been giving you grief, these are the people to see. Proper craft, proper care.”
Yorkshire-built comfort, your back will thank you
Showroom Locations (59)
HSL Cardiff
Unit 3, The Design Quarter, Ipswich Road, Off Colchester Avenue
Cardiff, CF23 9XE
HSL Caterham-on-the-Hill
46-48 Chaldon Road, Caterham-on-the-Hill
Caterham-on-the-Hill, CR3 5PE
HSL at Sterling Home, Edinburgh
Sterling Home, Glenvarigill Plaza Fort Kinnaird, 4 Whitehill Rd
Edinburgh, EH15 3HR
HSL Ipswich
Unit B, Ravenswood District Centre, 26 Hening Avenue, Greenways
Ipswich, IP3 9QJ
HSL Newcastle-under-Lyme
196 Liverpool Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 9ED
HSL Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Dutton Court, Chainbridge Road, Blaydon
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE21 5ST
HSL Newtownabbey
Showroom 11, Valley Business Centre, 67 Church Road
Newtownabbey, BT36 7LS
Brand Details
- Founded
- 1968
- Headquarters
- Batley, UK
- Made in UK
- Yes
- Customisation
- medium
- Warranty
- 5 years
- After-Sales
- Good
- Trustpilot
- ★ 4.9 / 5— Positive
- Style Focus
- Posture-support chairs and recliners with ergonomic design, traditional and classic aesthetics
- Delivery Type
- Room of choice — delivered and assembled, Express 3-day option available
- Delivery Cost
- Standard £50 + VAT; Express £65 + VAT (includes installation for electric items)
- Finance
- No interest-free credit offered. Payment: cash (showrooms), cheque, card (Visa/MC/Amex/Maestro), bank transfer. 30% deposit (or £100 min) required.
Contact HSL (High Seat Ltd)
- Phone
- 01924 507050
- Live Chat
- No
Returns Policy
- Return Period
- 48 hours cancellation; 14 days distance selling
- Conditions
- 48hr cancellation without charge for in-store. 30% charge after 48hrs (or £100 min). 14-day distance selling rights. Faulty: full refund/replacement within 30 days.
What Makes Them Unique
UK's leading posture-specialist seating brand with over 50 years of handcrafting ergonomic chairs and recliners in Yorkshire
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ProperSofa is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by HSL (High Seat Ltd). Information sourced from publicly available data, last verified 2026-02-21. Ratings and opinions are those of the ProperSofa editorial team.