SCS in London
2 showrooms · Budget (£)Est. 1894
ScS (originally Suite Centre Sunderland) has been selling sofas since 1894. With over 100 stores, they offer a wide range of styles at competitive prices, now featuring the exclusive Poltronesofá Italian-made collection alongside their regular ranges. UPDATE July 2026: scs.co.uk now redirects to poltronesofa.co.uk — the business trades as 'poltronesofà at ScS' (97 stores; legal entity A. Share & Sons Ltd unchanged).
Known for: Affordable luxury tagline
SCS won't win design awards, and the 'affordable luxury' tagline is a stretch. But half a million Trustpilot reviews at 4.4 stars tell a clear story — the vast majority of customers are happy with what they get. A hundred showrooms, competitive pricing, and free delivery on most orders. It's not glamorous, but it works for a lot of people.
“Half a million happy customers, no frills”
All 2 Showrooms
ScS London - Staples Corner
Geron Way
London, NW2 6LW
ScS London - Beckton
Claps Gate Lane
London, E6 6LH
What to Expect at SCS
- Price Range
- Budget (£)
- Trustpilot Rating
- ★ 4.5 / 5(Mixed)
- Sofa Styles
- Contemporary, Traditional, Family
- Style Focus
- Traditional, mainstream styles
- Customisation
- medium
- Delivery Time
- Quick Delivery ranges ~4 weeks; made-to-order lead time quoted at order
- Delivery Cost
- £129 standard (sofas & chairs), £139 Saturday — 2-person, room of choice, assembly, packaging removal. Free delivery only during promo windows
- Delivery Type
- 2-man delivery to room of choice
Finance Options
0% APR on £350+ across 6/12/18/24/36/48/60-month terms (up to 5 years), deposit from £10. Lenders: Creation + V12 (Secure Trust Bank).
Warranty
20-year frame guarantee against manufacturing defects. 12 months on fabric/leather, foam/fibre/feather filling, springs, mechanisms, electrical. Optional 5-year care packages (stains, rips, scuffs, pet damage, accidental frame/mechanism damage). Exclusions: wilful damage, accidents, commercial use.
After-sales: Basic
Returns Policy
Online: 14 days from delivery (distance selling). In-store: no change-of-mind return once delivered (2-day amendment window). Made-to-order: non-cancellable (2-day amendment window). Customer pays return costs unless faulty. Possible restocking fees on change-of-mind. May deduct for loss in value from handling.
Sustainability
Low – no major eco claims. Certifications: No certifications known
What SCS sofas actually cost
5 sofas we recorded from SCS's public listings on 15 July 2026 during their live sale event.
| Sofa | Price | since last week |
|---|---|---|
| Cosina 3 Seater Sofa | £849 | holding |
| Maddie Fabric 3 Seater Standard Back Sofa | £699 | £100 |
| Ostellato 3 Seater Sofa with Adjustable Back Rest | £999 | holding |
| Maer 3 Seater Power Recliner Sofa with Power Head Tilt | £1,199 | holding |
| Calisese 3 Seater Power Recliner Sofa | £999 | holding |
“since last week” compares our checks of 11 July 2026 and 15 July 2026 — 3 weekly checks so far, a short record.
Prices observed 15 July 2026 from public listings; not affiliate-driven. They change with sales and configuration — always confirm on SCS's site. See our price-tracking methodology.
Contact SCS
- Phone
- 0191 731 3300
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm
- customersupport@scs.co.uk
The take — SCS in London
ScS keeps two London branches, both sharing retail parks with its budget rival: Staples Corner on Geron Way (NW2 6LW, alongside Furniture Village) and Beckton on Claps Gate Lane (E6 6LH, same lane as DFS). That adjacency is the practical takeaway — either visit is automatically a two-brand comparison. Post-rebrand, the fascia and floor mix are shifting toward poltronesofà's Italian ranges, so what you see may differ from the classic ScS format; the La-Z-Boy recliner wall remains the constant. Free-delivery windows come and go — the standard charge is £129.
Sofa Shopping in London
Right then, London. Eighty-six showrooms across 34 brands — more sofa shops than most countries can muster, which makes the capital a category of its own rather than a city to be compared. The luxury end is properly stacked: Brompton Road in Knightsbridge alone hosts B&B Italia, Cassina, and Molteni&C within a few hundred yards of each other, with Poltrona Frau and Roche Bobois at Harrods just up the street. King's Road Chelsea is the spiritual home of British luxury sofa-making — George Smith at number 587, Kingcome Sofas on Fulham Road, Timothy Oulton's Bluebird at 350 King's Road, and Heal's Chelsea all within walking distance. Tottenham Court Road handles design-led mid-to-high: Heal's flagship at 196, BoConcept at 158, King Living at 231, Natuzzi Italia at 80, West Elm at 209, Timothy Oulton at 200, and Andrew Martin at 204 all clustered along that one stretch. For volume and value, head out to the retail belts: Brent Cross, Staples Corner, Beckton Triangle, and Wembley Park host the DFS, Dunelm, IKEA, and Natuzzi warehouses. The Westfield centres at White City and Stratford cover the mainstream chains under one roof, which is a blessing for anyone wanting to compare without doing the whole tube system. Chelsea Harbour Design Centre is trade-focused but worth knowing for Andrew Martin and Kingcome's higher-end showings. Practical reality: central showrooms mean Congestion Charge and ULEZ unless you're walking or on the Tube — and parking around the Brompton Road luxury strip is essentially a sport. Weekend Westfield is bedlam, so go Tuesday morning if you can. Budget-wise, the city covers everything from a £400 IKEA KLIPPAN at Hammersmith to a £20,000 Roche Bobois at Harrods. Block out a full day, charge your Oyster, pace yourself.
Browse all sofa showrooms in London →Compare Sofa Brands in London
In London, SCS is one of 34 sofa brands with showrooms. We rate SCS 3/5. Here's how it compares:
| Brand | Rating | Price | Showrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCS | 3/5 | £ | 2 |
| Andrew Martin | 4/5 | ££££ | 4 |
| Arlo & Jacob | 4/5 | £££ | 2 |
| B&B Italia | 4/5 | £££££ | 1 |
| Barker and Stonehouse | 4/5 | £££ | 1 |
| BoConcept | 4/5 | £££ | 7 |
+ 28 more brands in London. View all →
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ProperSofa is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by SCS. Information sourced from publicly available data, last verified 2026-02-21.