Funky Furniture 5391 College Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618

"Unbelievably rude experience! I had just picked up my dog from the vet (where I just found out she is catastrophically ill and was literally crying). She was drugged and groggy. There’s a little triangle of turf outside this store. Its been there for years and is dirty and worn. The sidewalk was removed to put this in, mind you. So we’re walking by and my dog starts to squat. I said, “No,” and as I pulled her away, this red-faced woman comes out screaming at me, “Think! Why can’t you people think??” as she’s feverishly tapping her head. I said, “I’m sorry, I stopped her.” She continues to scream, “its for kids to play on!”. I look at the turf—its old, dirty, stained and there’s no indication that it actually belongs to the store. “Maybe you need a sign or a little fence because dogs are gonna think thats what its there for. If you’re saying “you people” (???) its happened before, right?”. She then called me stupid, I should use my brain, get my animal away from her store. Wow. I’ve bought a couple pillows and a lamp here. There was nice guy there, not her. I once tried to buy a sofa here once, about 7 years ago. It was so painfully delayed (months), I had to cancel the order. I was gonna review then but decided not to. Its hard to do furniture retail in this day and age. So maybe that’s her problem? Get it together lady. Dogs (and cats, raccoons, possums and probably homeless people) are all gonna pee on your precious little triangle of green plastic ON THE GROUND and I would never have let my kids play on that disgusting patch of gross. Certainly wouldn’t consider ever shopping here again and I will be sure to tell this story."

"I have a lot of issues with chemicals and the staff was amazing in terms of accommodating my needs. They were also very patient when it came to helping me choose the right fabric. The sofa itself is insanely comfortable. Very happy with my purchase and have recommended them to many others."

"Cure place. Didn't have what we were looking for"

"I purchased my sectional here nine years ago and it has been great. The cushions are still firm and the material has held up."

"Nice staff and a small selection of hip and modern home furnishings. They have some really cool pieces and some of the same "small furniture store" items as others in town."