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Kasala Furniture
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Categories: Furniture Stores, Carpeting [Edit]
Neighborhood: Downtown1505 Western Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 623-7795
- Hours:
Mon-Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Price Range:
-
$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
10 reviews for Kasala Furniture
too bad kasala is just in the SEA area. i really don't know where else to get well-crafted and well-priced modern furniture without an annoying person tailing you while asking you probing questions to get you to latched unto their sales ploys. BUT, service is easy to get and one employee really answered all of my questions in a professional and detailed manner.
per said associate, i bought one leather piece here, hoping that it would "age gracefully". i'm just starting to see the wear, and the color is changing slightly. it looks great-- exactly what he described.
we've also gotten a mirror, a couple of rugs, a bookcase, end tables, lighting stuff, and random accessories like placemats, large fruit bowls, etc.
we absolutely fell in love with a certain dining room table with a glass red top, metal accents, and wenge legs (fall '06: TAO dining table in red), but it was out of stock and limited quantities were made! i think the same style also came in frosted and black. BUT if anyone knows what i'm talking about, or if you're willing to sell it if you have one, please contact me!
No pressure, helpful staff, and great furniture!
Just moved to the area and needed to furnish my apartment. After having many disappointing experiences at other stores, I found Kasala and one of their staff, Courtney.
Courtney constantly asked for feedback. She didn't try to sell me anything I didn't like. It was a great shopping experience.
Had the furniture in the apt for a few weeks now. Everything feels solid and very good quality. Very happy with my purchases. Delivery was easy too!
Having good quality furniture that fits my taste was worth every penny.
Oh, god -- now this is a store where the principles of "less is MORE" could apply. See my review of Area 51 below; Kasala is jammed with so much Funky! Stuff! Modern! Shiny! Wow! that it takes some effort to suss out the fine-looking pieces from the really, really tacky stuff. (Please do not buy the clock with the "Funny!" squished numbers. Please do not buy those awful bright-shiny plastic-and-chrome barstools. Unless you are about to appear on Millionaire Matchmaker, I guess...)
But, okay! Guess what! We went in here after going through six stores in search of a modern platform bed, and this is where we finally bought one. Even if you don't see it on the floor, ask; they will bring out a book and show you some other beds that you can order. So even though we were mad at the Kasala Outlet for selling the bed they talked us out of buying on Sunday, we ended up ordering the exact same bed in our choice of fabric and metal finishing, for the same price. Less than $700 is a very, VERY good price for a modern platform bed. (Not all of their beds are that cheap, warning.)
There are a lot of good pieces here, and the service was excellent. So we forgive the Outlet store for their minor transgression.
Hmmm ... I wonder if people actually ever use reviews for a furniture store but I figure I might as well throw in my proverbial two cents plus tax.
As many others have already commented, Kasala's aesthetic is very modern and austere (but also definitely not cold). I think some of the stuff runs really close to just being kitschy but I think that's inevitable with any store that attempts to forward looking in its aesthetics.
I put "moderate" for the price range because I think that relative to lots of other similar stores, Kasala is actually on the cheaper end (definitely cheaper than DWR). They have an annual sale in June which is a great time to get some bargains. A decent dining room set (table, six chairs) can run you about $2K to $3K. A good couch is about $1.5K - $2K.
To put it another way:
Ikea is what you buy when you're in college
Dania is what you buy after you get your first real job
Kasala is what you buy to furnish your first home
I never thought I'd be reviewing a furniture store.
Here we go...We got a modern looking sectional there and it's awesome. Everyone at the store was extremely helpful and now I know what all the hubbub is about. The furniture is definitely not cheap, but I'm at the point in life where I don't want to buy a crappy sofa every year because the leg falls off. This couch is modern (like the style in the store for the most part) and its well made and high quality. i can definitely picture myself on it during a bunch of lazy Sundays...
I really like Kasala. I particularly like to lie in wait for the sales at Kasala, and then buy what I need.
So far we have a couch, recliner, two rugs, three leather barstools, one kitchen table, and six kitchen chairs from Kasala. Oh, and some bookcases. We do have *some* furniture from other places, but most has been slowly accumulated from Kasala over time, during sales. All items have proven quite durable and very comfortable-- good value in the long run.
Some items are quite kitchy, but there are also some simple, elegant gems.
I sometimes go to the Bellevue location to look at things if I'm over that way since the parking is much easier. The outlet store is OK.
Contemporary design at a slight premium is how I would describe them. If you want good design and not something cookie-cutter, it costs a bit more. That's exactly what you get at Kasala, well made and simple contemporary design.
Additionally, Sarah B's comments about the staff is right on the dot. They are attentive and helpful, letting you browse at your own pace while offering assistance when neeed. The delivery policy was also excellent. I had multiple pieces of furniture delivered and put together for $80.
If you are looking for new furniture, I highly recommend Kasala as a place to check out.
While they have seriously cute 'things' (Fred gadgets, etc), their furniture selection (and they are a furniture store) is very poor. Too modern, contemporary (and not in a good way). Good for cute gifts, not for furnishings.
Modern, unique and beautiful. Knowledgeable, friendly staff, that is not overbearing. But also a bit posh and overpriced. This little showroom is tucked behind pike place and is a great find.
In general, this store carries contemporary and modern designs in furniture. Stylish retro couches, asian-influenced bedrooms, unusual custom rugs, and the most interesting lamp designs in the city. Most of the decor has a minimalist appeal with great accents and conversation pieces.
The drawback is the prices. Which is why it's a great place to get ideas for a look and find it elsewhere for cheaper. Or to invest in a piece that will last. They have a great winter sale going on in the month of January and I made out with a beautiful lamp and discount shelves.
There is also a hidden warehouse outlet that carries discontinued and showroom pieces at 75% off! It's south on Massachusetts Ave and can be tricky to find but is worth it if you are looking for a great deal!
I blew my wad at Kasala and oh it felt so good.
After browsing all three locations my wife and I committed to 6 living room pieces for $4500. 4 of the 6 were purchased at the Outlet store at significant markdowns (30-80% off initial retail). The other two we ordered out of the Bellevue and downtown Seattle locations after Karen patiently worked with us for a couple hours. We walked in with a hand-sketched floor plan and she walked us thru our options, helping us identify focal points in the room and our true usage purposes. Ended up with a sectional leather couch with chaise end, spinning club lounge chair, permanently reclined reading chair, a separate chaise with matching side table (half-cushioned, half-wood drink and snack top). Obviously I don't know a whole lot about furniture based on my make-em-up-as-you-go descriptions of the above items, but what I do know is that we browsed about 6 other furniture stores and the quality/price ratio here reigned supreme. Also the level of customer service is outstanding.
If you spend over $2500 delivery is free, and they will pick up any returns within 30 days free of charge as well. It was fun shopping all 3 locations and adding on items one by one with different sales associates and then consolidating the free delivery into one.
Style is modern and tends towards lounge. Lots of leather, wood, and glass, and definitely Scandinavian influence, but not Scandia or Ikea.
They have a nice catalog, and rotate pieces quite often. If you stop in the Outlet store every so often, I imagine you will come across some great pieces and deals.
For us this was a huge purchase but anticipate years of pleasure ahead.
Note: as of this writing, Yelp still lists the Outlet store at a Massachusetts location as well. This location is Closed and has been reported as such.
