• West Elm

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West Elm

Overview

West Elm has a rating of 3.49 stars from 53 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. West Elm ranks 152nd among Furniture sites.

  • Service
    7
  • Value
    7
  • Shipping
    7
  • Quality
    7

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Top Positive Review

“Very dependable quality, good shipping. Solid Value”

Jan K.
11/25/19

Very dependable quality, good shipping. Solid Value. Bought the Kanto Dinnerware Set. Very stylish, mod, good quality

Top Critical Review

“WEST ELM HORRRIBLE EXPERIENCES”

lisa c.
10/17/23

I had a delivery due for furniture I had ordered months ago. I got the window for the time frame and then received an update that my item was due at 813 am. When it didnt arrive I called back and they told me it was one stop away. Then I got an email that said the delivery was cancelled -they stated the truck was not able to locate the items and they will let me know when they find them. I gave up my morning work and lost money...this company it TERRIBLE

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Thumbnail of user stevenb3405
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
January 20th, 2024

My wife and I ordered $10k worth of furniture and household items. It took 8 months to get most of our purchases. West Elm cancelled a portion of the order without ever telling us, sent wrong furniture and over-charged us for one item. No-one at West Elm could help us. We will not buy from West Elm again.

Tip for consumers:
Stop sucking, West Elm. Make your customers happy!

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We did receive a dining room table, 4 of the 6 chairs that we ordered, 2 swivel lounge chairs and a kitchen table and chairs. The products are great, but the service is absolutely terrible and not customer focused at all.

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Thumbnail of user lisac4666
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 17th, 2023

I had a delivery due for furniture I had ordered months ago. I got the window for the time frame and then received an update that my item was due at 813 am. When it didnt arrive I called back and they told me it was one stop away. Then I got an email that said the delivery was cancelled -they stated the truck was not able to locate the items and they will let me know when they find them. I gave up my morning work and lost money...this company it TERRIBLE

Thumbnail of user ajw80
3 reviews
6 helpful votes
September 14th, 2023
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My experience with West Elm has been nothing short of infuriating. I placed an order for a sofa on November 25,2022, with a promised delivery date of March 4,2023. Delays happen, but this was ridiculous.

When the sofa finally arrived, it had a tear. West Elm agreed to exchange it, but that marked the beginning of a never-ending saga. Months went by with no updates, and every time I called, I was given the runaround.

To add insult to injury, they claimed the sofa I ordered was no longer available, despite it being readily available online. What kind of scam is this?

I've been a loyal West Elm customer, spending over $10,000 in the past three years. Yet, on August 17th, they unceremoniously canceled my replacement order. West Elm's complete lack of accountability and disregard for customer loyalty is astounding.

If you value your time, money, and sanity, steer clear of West Elm. Their customer service is an abomination, and their promises are empty.

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Didn't receive product and still no refund.

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Didn't receive product.

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Thumbnail of user lisab4987
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 8th, 2023

Ordered Daybed (that included a mattress cover) in March 2023.

Delivery went wrong. Paid for assembly. Daybed was left unassembled and missing the mattress slipcover. Took effort to receive delivery refund and I STILL do not have a slipcover. Paid someone to assemble.

Many calls, many hours wasted talking to many polite customer service representatives and jumping through every hoop they put me through has not resulted in me getting a mattress slipcover.

ONLY resolution has resulted in them placing a "replacement" order for another bed (an entire daybed that I do not need), in order for me to get a slipcover, which is not expected until December 2023, because it is a "custom order".

If it is custom, why can't they custom order a slipcover, only and send it to me?

They have no answers to this question and there is a "used car salesman" approach that the representatives go and "talk" to their supervisors and come back with lame answers, but I am not allowed to have access to the "supervisor"; very suspicious and idiotic that West Elm does not allow or encourage their employees to think for themselves, think outside the box and be problem solvers.

I've been offered the opportunity to cancel the process or receive compensation, but compensation cannot be discussed until after the situation is resolved, which isn't estimated until December, 4 months from now!

There a far too many quality retailers available to consumers. Do NOT patron William-Sonoma Companies! It starts there.

This has been on going from June 2023 through, today, August 8, and it is not over!

Tip for consumers:
Do Not Shop With West Elm.

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Thumbnail of user shawnd394
1 review
1 helpful vote
August 9th, 2022

Waited 13 months for these plate to arrive from West Elm and one of the four plates arrived chipped.
The chip is located on the underneath of the plate and prevents stabilization. In result, it makes a wobbly sounds every time it's touched.

We contacted West Elm and they are offering a 10$ refund for the chip.
Customer service is awful.

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Thumbnail of user louisec360
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 5th, 2022

This company might be fine if there are no issues with your purchase. I bought a bookcase and it had 4 missing pieces and have at absolutely no luck getting replacement pieces or anyone to help or follow up. It appears all their replies are from a bot and not a human. I would avoid this company as furniture is expensive but they don't stand behind their brand.

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Thumbnail of user maryg1565
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 21st, 2021

I purchased a large rug three weeks ago, which was showing available to ship, however, it doesn't have a valid tracking number and no estimated delivery date. I spoke to customer service and they were very polite but don't know what happened to my rug—they think it is in Ohio the past week. UPS customer service told me West Elm paid for the shipping label but didn't ship the rug yet.

Thumbnail of user pnmp
1 review
9 helpful votes
September 18th, 2019

Over 3 weeks of an online purchase, I still havnt received any updates on my furniture. Called the customer service who were more than useless. I have no idea where my furniture is and when it's getting delivered. Horrible service. Never purchasing from them anymore.

Thumbnail of user lisav161
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 27th, 2019

We bought the Drake sofa the end of October 2018. They assured us we would have it by Thanksgiving or the first week in December. Well Christmas was coming and we were having a houseful. The sofa showed it was in Salt Lake but the warehouse could not deliver it until after Christmas. We have a truck so I begged to let us pick up the sofa ourselves. After talking to several "manager" we were given special approval to pick up.

We picked up the sofa on December 19,2019. By mid January the fabric looked horrible! It is piling and sagging.

On February 9,2019 I called the City Creek store, since that is where we ordered it. I was given a customer care number to call. I called that number only to find out it is just for store associates. I called the store back and was given another number. It took about 45 minutes to file a report with a very nice customer service lady. She said I would receive an email with instructions on sending pictures in.

On February 14,2019 we still had not received the email so I called again. The report never got filed? Really? Another 30-45 minutes and I filed a new report and immediately got the email.

On February 16,2019, I sent the pictures as instructed.

On February 20,2019 I had not heard anything so I resent the pictures as instructed.

February 25,2019 STILL had not heard anything. I called the direct line that was given to me on February 14,2019. That line is for Pottery Barn shipping issues. NOT West Elm. Got transferred to West Elm. That was the wrong department. Amy said she would stay on the line to get me to the correct department. She just transferred me to The wrong area. That person. Didn't get his name. Transferred me to a rude woman in the Southern CA area. Also the wrong area but she assured me that she found my emails and sent them on to Northern CA which is the correct area. This ordeal was 36 minutes. What a waste of time!

Never received a call back after my many phone calls and emails. 3/1/19 my husband and I went into the store and talked to the store manager.

We explained what was happening. He was EXTREMELY nice and really wanted to help us. He told us he would contact corporate and find a solution. I left there feeling so much better.

3/6/19 I get a call from the store manager that he is having Pauline Hill from corporate contact me. 3/6/19 Pauling calls me and tells me to send more pictures. 3/7/19 I send the pictures to Pauline. She confirms that she has received the pictures and that she will review and get back to me.

3/11/19 I call Pauline for an update. No response. 3/14 /19 I call Pauline and ask for another update. No response.

3/20/19 I email Pauline asking for a response. 3/23/19 I get a response from Pauline that West Elm does not cover piling of their fabric and that they would send me a complimentary fabric shaver. I feel so taken advantage of. What a waste of our hard earned money and time.

This is a 3 month old couch that looks 10 years old! It looks so bad that we have it covered with blankets. I am blown away! I plan on sharing my horrible experience with everyone I know.

The sad thing is we choose West Elm because we thought they had good reputation. Turns out they don't. After googling West Elm fabric I found that many others have had the same issues as I have. I guess I know why you don't have reviews of your products online. So disappointing!

Thumbnail of user jeninnev
1 review
13 helpful votes
December 26th, 2018

We ordered a smeg toaster mid November from West Elm. At the time I was notified that it is a non-returnable item. The order successfully went through. 3 weeks later I contacted West Elm because there was no item shipped nor a tracking number. I found out that any third party item they do not offer tracking numbers on nor can they offer any update on the order status. I was told it would be received by December 18th and most definitely not to worry about not having it for Christmas. I called back on December 20th, giving it a couple of extra day for holiday delays. I was informed again that they have no way of tracking or gaining information on this item. I was promised it would be here by Christmas or someone would be letting me know otherwise. I was in contact with a supervisor who then emailed me the same information. I responded to his email within 30 minutes of receiving his, as of 12/26 I have yet to have him send me a reply. I contacted again the customer service number and was told again, it would be here by Christmas or I would receive communication otherwise but beyond that they could not give me any information other than it was ordered and not returnable. I then called 12/26 and was told they would be able to "request" the item to be cancelled but have no way of sending me a confirmation of the cancellation request or documentation of our discussion. I was informed they have no way to send emails to customers with updates or any kind, ever. So, this is where I stand, they may or may not cancel my order, they may or may not fill the order. There is no time frame as to when I will have an answer to the status of my order.

Thumbnail of user rezas7
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
December 19th, 2017

Ordered an item online in July, turns out it was on back order until November. Fine, I waited till november, called again, now being delieved end of november, called again end of november, now being delieved sometime in december, when? No one knows. Everytime on phone for 1 hour before any one picks up. They are a joke.

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Judy E. – West Elm Rep

Hello Reza,
Thank you for your message. I apologize for the delay of your order. I have sent you a private message with our contact information. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Alison
West Elm Social Media Team

Thumbnail of user karih12
1 review
15 helpful votes
March 23rd, 2016

My mother bought me the Organic Shaped Dinnerware for my wedding, full service for 12. I ended up sending back the mugs and dinner plates. I returned the items 6 MONTHS ago. I have spoken with customer service 5 times, for up to 45 minutes each time. They had poor records, name misspellings, the wrong address despite having previously shipped to me. I still have not received the merchandise credit for the dinner plates. I did receive a apology merchandise credit for my hassle, but not the actually credit. Unbelievable. I'm working up the energy to call them for the 6th time to try and get my return.

In addition, in the 6 months I've owned the dishes, I have three bowls and a plate chip, crack, or break. (Compared to my sister's Crate and Barrel which has gone 13 years with no chips or breaks). I was very disappointed in the quality.

THIS IS THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE I HAVE EVER RECEIVED.

Thumbnail of user daisyk
21 reviews
60 helpful votes
January 5th, 2012

We ordered the tall bed frame online in March 2011 and last week the left side split in half when my fiance sat down. It's now propped up with a short stool and a textbook.

We called Friday and spoke to a customer service rep and she said she would have her manager call us back in 2 hours. Noone called back. In fact, when we called them again they didn't even have a record that we called!

This time my fiance asked for the first AND last name but she refused to provide it. Supposedly they are sending UPS to come pick up the bed next week.

We boxed up the bed frame and called West Elm again so they can arrange for UPS to pick it up. We told them there were 2 boxes and they repeated it to confirm. When UPS arrived they said they were only told we had 1 box. So we had to call them again. They finally picked it up. In the end they refunded the money for the bed for the full amount. Regardless, it was a nightmare.

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