Start to finish, our experience with Joe at Ethan Allen was outstanding.
We were in the market for our first "grownup" furniture purchase, and were fully prepared to fend off pushy salesmen in I'll-fitting suits. To our pleasant surprise, Joe showed up to change our perception of furniture store associates.
Joe's demeanor is calming, professional, kind, patient and jovial. He clearly cares about ensuring that the shopper makes a great decision before spending any money, made apparent by his willingness to bring samples of leather to our house so we could envision our new chairs in their permanent setting. Joe knows how to offer advice without condescension by asking great questions and really listening to the answers.
His mild approach extended into the discussion of protection plans when he clearly explained the cost and benefits of purchasing accidental coverage for our new chairs. Normally I'm one of those "that's how they get ya" kind of people, but I actually felt great about buying peace of mind from Joe.
The custom chairs were completed and delivered ahead of schedule, which is always a bonus.
One complaint: the delivery guys were not at all gentle or careful with the chairs or our home. They were banging into our porch railing, walls and door casings, and set the chairs down pretty hard on our brand newly refinished floors.
That said, I can't give less than five stars. It would be criminal to let a couple of lackeys tarnish this review for Joe.
Thanks buddy! See you when we are ready for a new couch! read more