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Fenton Mac Laren Fenton MacLaren has thrived for 39 years because we're not your typical furniture business. You can't make a buying mistake with us, because all sales are backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee, even special orders. You'll never be subjected to annoying sales tactics - our staff doesn't work on commission. And the Parkers are hands-on owners who are always available to make sure customers are satisfied. We feature a carefully chosen selection of beautiful furniture in a variety of classic styles and price points.
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Brothers Scott Fenton Parker and Keith MacLaren Parker have been business partners for as long as they can remember. They sold garden seeds door-to-door, painted curb numbers and shared paper routes - all before the age of twelve. In 1982 they founded Fenton MacLaren. They were working their way through UC Berkeley, so running a store together was ideal - one brother could go to class while the other managed the store. The original store was on College Avenue in Rockridge and sold only 20's era vintage furniture.
We offer a variety of upholstered pieces, including sofas, sectionals, leather recliners, Morris chairs, rocking chairs, swivel chairs and gliders. Our sofas are available in a wide range of styles and price points, from value priced options to completely customizable sofas from Temple Furniture. We also feature beautiful handcrafted Amish made chairs and sofas, available in a variety of woods, finishes and fabrics. Our inventory is large and constantly changing - the photos shown represent only a small sampling of what we have available.
We offer a large selection of dining room furniture, with particular emphasis on Mission and Shaker styles. This beautifully crafted furniture will add warmth to any gathering and will last for generations. Dining tables are available in a variety of sizes, seating from 2 to 14 people. It's also possible to custom order even larger tables.
Our showroom in Berkeley features several different bedroom furniture lines, with an emphasis on classic Mission and Shaker styles. We have dressers, chests, nightstands and beds - including beautifully efficient storage beds. Our Amish made bedroom furniture is especially popular with customers, as it is fully customizable.
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Rohit K.
Feb 28, 2022
Excellent array of solid wood furniture. The staff is very knowledgeable and they are willing to answer any question you ask
C. S.
Oct 14, 2021
Really first class operation. Good selection, solid quality furniture. Orders come from mid-West and take some time but are on time and no mistakes. More to their credit, will take returns if not satisfied. We ordered something, took a while and when it came we decided we didn't need it, they took it back with full refund, no questions asked.
Meg T.
Aug 04, 2021
So I really like Fenton MacLaren because as new retailers go, they're on the higher quality, lower price end of the spectrum. That being said, the honey and I consistently gravitate towards used items so whenever we come into Fenton MacLaren, we love the workmanship, but they're just ever so slightly above what we like to spend on furniture so we never end up taking the plunge.

The service is always really friendly and helpful, but it is worth it to mention they now have about a 6 month waiting period with COVID19 for many items that are out of stock/ordered through the catalog. All in all, Fenton MacLaren is definitely worth a trip, especially for those who are looking for quality new pieces at very reasonable prices.
David G.
Jul 20, 2021
The people who work at this store are absolutely the best. I had an issue was a custom order it did not turn out as I had expected. They absolutely solved all my problems and left me extremely happy. Their only objective was to make sure that I was satisfied. They have a customer for life. If I could give 50 stars I would.
Valerie H.
Jun 10, 2021
We purchased a few items from this store. Sales staff, particularly Scott, were always so helpful in selection and loaning items to be taken home to see if they fit with the rest of our decor. Very knowledgeable and have a very wide range of selection, not just what is in their showroom (which is pretty impressive as well).
Karen G.
Apr 22, 2021
I just had the most amazing wonderful experience with Fenton McLaren! A couple of weeks ago I sat on the sofa I purchased from Fenton McLaren five years ago and heard a sickening cracking sound. I could see no damage so I called them and they immediately scheduled an appointment to come out to look at it. They gave me a half hour window of time when they would arrive and even called early to say they would most likely be arriving at the latter part of that half hour window.

When they arrived and carefully looked over the sofa they couldn't see what was wrong, but took it to the shop and called me later that day to say indeed a piece of the frame had cracked, they knew what to do, they repaired it, added an extra support foot, and brought it back within 3 days - again within their estimated half-hour window of time.

All at no charge! In these dark times when I have felt challenged by so many things going on in the world, Keith and Scott at Fenton McLaren have gone a long way to restoring my faith in people and businesses. I know where I'm going the next time I want to purchase furniture!
Susan K.
Apr 16, 2021
I recently purchased a couple pieces of furniture from Fenton MacLaren. The shopping experience there is great. They have a beautiful showroom with a large selection of quality furnishings. There is no pressure to buy and they are very knowledgeable. In addition, the delivery was prompt and they were very careful to avoid bumping into doors, etc. I absolutely love my new furniture and will definitely return to purchase other items.
Lily Hsu-Storaker
Apr 11, 2021
Friendly and helpful staff. I've always been pleased with the quality of furniture my family has purchased there.
Page Larkin
Mar 03, 2021
Our family has purchased a lot of Fenton furniture. a long time ago. We kept going back because of the quality, the super smart staff, and the amazing sales. Much more than just bookcases.
Jeremy S.
Jan 29, 2021
Wow. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. We've purchased a couple of pieces of furniture from them over the years, including a dresser I bought there about 15 years ago. 2 of the drawers were barely functioning, as the support slats had broken over time. I called them up to ask about a repair, expecting to have to bring the dresser in and pay for the repair. Instead, they had a truck come by and pick it up the next day.

They repaired the broken drawers. FOR FREE. Not only that, but they refinished the top of the dresser, which had gotten scratched and dinged over time. They returned it a few days later with the drawers in perfect working order and the top looking brand new. The delivery men were masked and courteous. There aren't a lot of places left like this that will prioritize customer service. Kudos to the staff at Fenton MacLaren for taking such good care of their customers!
Matt W.
Jan 15, 2021
I've purchased some beautiful furniture from Fenton MacLaren over the years. They have always listened and provided me with guidance and information to help me understand the features an benefits of their furniture in a comfortable low pressure environment. But what impresses me the most is how they support me after I've purchased from them.

I have a dresser that I purchased from Fenton MacLaren that had some water damage from wet coffee cups. 10 years later, they gladly made an appointment to pick up the dresser and refurbish it all in a timely manner at a reasonable cost. This company is great!
Mark F.
Sep 19, 2020
Great service, selection, money back guarantee, and fair prices. They also offer significant customization from most of their makers. If you're looking for wood furniture, especially Amish and Mission styles, this is a great place. After visiting several other good stores, we finally found a TV stand -- that is a good size, good quality, nice style, wood, and finish -- that we really like.
Jesse D.
Aug 28, 2020
Excellent buying experience. Their showroom had a great selection. The build quality of their furniture is impressive, the fit and finish reflected a high level of craftsmanship. Staff was friendly and helpful. We bought a dining table and had it delivered. The delivery team arrived on schedule was very careful and professional. We will definitely go back again. Thanks!
Susie S.
Jun 22, 2020
Dan is passionate and helpful -- takes on the project as if it's his own. Great shelving and avoided IKEA. Life is good.
T. G.
Jun 09, 2020
I have only the highest praise for Fenton MacLaren: customer service that is exceptionally responsive, informative, and patient; furniture that is unusually beautiful and much of which is hand-crafted in the USA; and a delivery service that is prompt, careful, and courteous. True, if you choose a handmade dining room set of real oak, you are going to have to pay for craftsmanship and real wood.

But if you are fortunate enough to be able to do so, you would be lucky to find Fenton MacLaren. And if all you need, or can afford, is a simple, unpainted pine bookshelf, you would still be lucky to find Fenton MacLaren.
Jonathan R.
Dec 28, 2019
Wonderful products at a fair price and even better service so how could this place be anything but five stars? Their showroom is extensive so lots of products to see and test. What's remarkable is Scott and team go the extra distance. Seriously! When I needed furniture for a place back East they specked all the details (style, wood, colors and even the nails!) and even connected me to a local dealer who's only job was to place the order.! Now that's service and earning a customer for life. Thank you! Enjoy.
Amanda A.
Nov 05, 2019
Wow, this place has so much beautiful furniture! We bought an in-stock, mission-style bed right off the floor, and we're extremely happy with it. It's well made and we got it for a fantastic price (less than we would have spent getting less awesome stuff from a big furniture retailer). They also had a very reasonable delivery and setup fee, and the guys were very professional and fast. We're so happy with our purchase and appreciate Dan taking good care of us. Feels good to support a well run local business!
David B.
Sep 10, 2019
I received an entire bedroom set of Amish furniture from Fenton MacLaren a couple of weeks ago and couldn't be happier. Solid Cherry wood and gorgeous finish. Yes, it was pricey and it took 3 months to get, but it'll last forever! Scott and Emily were a dream to work with during the process. I'll be ordering more once I can afford it.
Riya S.
Oct 03, 2018
So delighted with the design, quality, service everything! At first our impression was that it's expensive, but it's totally worth the money. You get full solid real wood and such pretty designs! The home delivery too was exactly on time and they installed the whole thing in such an organised manner. Totally love it and hopefully will get our whole house furnished from here!
Kayli T.
Aug 13, 2018
The folks here are very helpful and knowledgeable. Many (or even all) pieces can be customized to size and wood species and stains. Just have to wait a few months for custom orders. But I know it is worth it! Quality workmanship that definitely brings beauty and uniqueness to your home/office and can last for a long time!
Jesse Townley
Jun 16, 2018
I've bought at least half a dozen pre-made shelves and one custom shelf from this local business for books and vinyl records. Both require strong, sturdy shelving and Fenton MacLaren's shelves are both. They are top notch!
James Cannon
Mar 09, 2018
Outstanding customer service. Ordered two custom made dining room pieces. Expected 14 week lead time, but upon arrival, one piece was not built to our order. Both owners got personally involved to expedite the correct piece. They took what I expected to be an ugly situation and made it OK. Delivery was prompt and very professional. Even though the delivery was a little behind schedule, the delivery personnel took the time to protect our hardwood floors, properly assemble and position the pieces, and review the invoice/work order with us. We had shopped a dozen stores before buying here. Next time we come here first.
Thomas OReilly
Feb 01, 2018
I have bought several pieces of furniture, a bedroom set, table and a recliner chair over the years. This year a spring broke on my5 year old recliner chair. The chair had a lifetime warranty. I called and one of the owners came out to assess the problem that day. Within a week he had the replacement part and repaired it at my home. This is what I call GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!
Kira Levenberg
Jan 01, 2018
So beautiful you wouldn't believe furniture could be that emotion provoking. Of course, unfortunately for steep prices but very fine quality and very fine craftsmanship (including Amish furniture) with a lot of variety. There are a few pieces of furniture that are affordable, but you have to search thoroughly the large store.
Travis Wyatt
Nov 27, 2017
Nice place but very very pricey (e.g. almost $500 for a kitchen chair). I get that the Bay Area has a lot of wealthy folks but if you're on a student budget or otherwise just out of school you'll be better off looking elsewhere.
Cynthia Gregory
Nov 13, 2014
I have been buying furniture here for years. The quality is always excellent. every piece well made. And the delivery people are great to work with. On time and did us a favor of taking the old char downstairs for us.