SCS in Stoke-on-Trent
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 Stafford
Lichfield Road
Stoke-on-Trent, ST17 4LL
ScS Stoke
Fenton
Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2UZ
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 Stoke-on-Trent
Two branches serve the Potteries: Stoke itself in Fenton (ST4 2UZ) and Stafford on Lichfield Road (ST17 4LL). Fenton puts you near the Dunelm at ST4 2RR, and the city also fields DFS, Oak Furnitureland, Nick Scali and Sofology — a broader mid-market spread than Stoke usually gets credit for. Worth budgeting for the exit as well as the entrance: Stoke-on-Trent City Council charges £40 to collect an old sofa, the steepest verified fee in the West Midlands, so factor retailer take-back into the comparison.
Sofa Shopping in Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent offers 7 sofa showrooms from 6 brands, with Festival Park retail park serving as the main hub. The Potteries know a thing or two about craft, and that appreciation extends to furniture shopping. Prices lean from budget-friendly to mid-to-high, with Nick Scali adding something different to the mainstream mix.
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Nearby towns to shop: Telford (24 mi) · Walsall (26 mi) · Wolverhampton (27 mi) · Shrewsbury (29 mi)
Getting rid of the old one? Stoke-on-Trent City Council charges £40 to collect one. Compare every UK city →
Compare Sofa Brands in Stoke-on-Trent
In Stoke-on-Trent, SCS is one of 6 sofa brands with showrooms. We rate SCS 3/5. Here's how it compares:
| Brand | Rating | Price | Showrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCS | 3/5 | £ | 2 |
| DFS | 4/5 | £ | 1 |
| Dunelm | 3/5 | £ | 1 |
| Nick Scali | 3/5 | £££ | 1 |
| Oak Furnitureland | 3/5 | ££ | 1 |
| Sofology | 3/5 | ££ | 1 |
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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.