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Warranty Policy

Our Commitment to Quality

At Sebel, we proudly design and manufacture high-quality furniture built to last. Each product is expertly crafted, carefully assembled, and thoroughly inspected to meet our highest standards.
We take full responsibility for ensuring your furniture arrives in excellent condition and performs as expected. Our warranty is more than a piece of paper – it’s our commitment to quality and longterm support. While issues are rare, if something does go wrong, we’ll work with you to resolve it promptly and ensure your satisfaction.

Warranty Coverage

Sebel products are supported by local consumer protection laws, where they apply. This Warranty is in addition to any rights and remedies you may have under those laws, which cannot be excluded.

For customers in Australia:
In addition to our warranty, our products are covered by guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure, and
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if they fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

For customers in New Zealand:
Our products are mainly supplied to schools and organisations, so the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not normally apply. If a product is purchased for personal or household use, the protections under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 may apply.

For customers outside Australia and New Zealand:
Local consumer laws may apply.

In addition to any rights under consumer law, Sebel provides the following express warranties for extra peace of mind:

 

Warranty Duration Details
20 Years
  • Fully moulded plastic chairs
10 Years
  • Plastic seating with metal frames
  • Soft seating with metal frames
  • Desks and tables
  • Storage and Display Units
5 Years
  • Soft furnishings (excluding fabric)
  • Ned stools
  • Grathells tote trays
  • Trolleys (excluding wheels)
3 Years
  • Wheels and castors (unless stated)
  • Bean bag covers
  • Upholstered seat pads and back pads
  • Create-A-Pods and Pebble floor pads
Additional Cover
  • Soft furnishings include foam, buffer feet, and legs. Fabric is excluded and covered separately under the supplier’s fabric warranty.
  • Cushpad floor cushions – 2 years.
  • Upholstery fabric – covered by the supplier’s warranty.
  • Bean bag filling (beans) – 1 year.
  • Third-party tote trays and under desk storage trays – 1 year.
  • Magnetic or writable whiteboard surfaces – covered by the supplier’s warranty.
  • Custom designs or modifications – warranty confirmed at the time of quoting.
Supplier Warranty Details Certain components or products (such as upholstery fabrics, magnetic or writable surfaces, sound walls, gas struts, star bases, and height-adjustable mechanisms) are covered by supplier warranties. Where this applies, Sebel will pass on the benefit of the supplier’s warranty to you. Warranty periods will be confirmed at the time of sale, and copies of supplier warranties are available on request.

 

Warranty Conditions

  • This warranty covers defects due to faulty design, materials, or workmanship under normal use and proper installation. The warranty only applies to manufacturing faults and does not cover components that, by their nature, may reasonably require periodic replacement due to normal wear, degradation, or consumption.
  • Your warranty starts from the date of purchase, as shown on your invoice.
  • It applies only to products sold by Sebel or authorised distributors.
  • Goods must be installed, used, and maintained in accordance with our guidelines.
  • The warranty applies to the original purchaser and is not transferable.
  • Moving parts (including hinges, wheels, castors, and adjustable mechanisms) are warranted for performance under normal use but may require periodic maintenance or replacement over time.
  • Fixed seating is not covered under this warranty. Please refer to the product-specific warranty for coverage details.
  • Specific warranty terms and conditions apply to custom designs, specials, or product modifications. These will be confirmed at the time of quoting. The customer accepts responsibility for any custom designs or alterations to existing products where performance or compliance may vary from standard Sebel products or furniture standards.
  • Repairs or services not covered under this warranty may be subject to a charge.

What’s Not Covered

This warranty does not cover:

  • Unauthorised modifications or repairs.
  • Improper use – furniture used in ways it was not designed for.
  • Incorrect installation or assembly.
  • Damage from external factors (e.g. accidents, environmental conditions, impact damage, or moisture).
  • Normal wear and tear, including fading or colour changes from light exposure, and components that by their nature may require periodic replacement due to wear, degradation, or consumption (e.g. glides, buffers, fabric, foam, or moving parts).
  • Damage to flooring or other surfaces caused by movement, weight loading, or normal use of products such as trolleys, stools, or furniture. Customers are responsible for ensuring that flooring materials and finishes are suitable for use with Sebel products.
  • Breakage or wear of feet or glides resulting from floor surface type, condition, or inappropriate material selection.
  • Material variations, including differences in colour, texture, and wood grain, as well as any variations resulting from the use of recycled materials.
  • Manufacturing witness marks and variations, including but not limited to plastic component parting lines and flow lines that occur as part of normal moulding and production processes.
  • Purchases from unauthorised retailers or resellers.
  • Claims without proof of purchase (invoice, order number, or quote reference).
  • Damage in transport when handled by unauthorised third parties.
  • Exposure to extreme conditions (e.g. excessive heat, cold, solvents, or chemicals).
  • Misuse, neglect, or abuse (including overloading beyond recommended weight limits).
  • Custom products — special orders may have separate warranty terms.

How to Make a Warranty Claim

  1. Check Warranty Period – Confirm the product is still covered (see Warranty Coverage).
  2. Contact Us – Notify us within 5 working days of delivery or of discovering the issue.
  3. Describe the Issue – Provide a clear description and photos.
  4. Provide Proof of Purchase – Share your invoice and confirm the product was installed and used as intended.

What Happens Next

  • We will assess your claim and, if approved, arrange a repair, replacement, or credit.
  • If a product is retired or unavailable, we may offer a similar alternative.
  • Minor defects that do not affect function may be eligible for a partial credit.

Returns & Freight Cost

  • If the issue is covered by our warranty, we will cover freight costs.
  • If a product was incorrectly supplied or over-delivered, we will arrange collection at no cost.

Policy Updates

We reserve the right to update this warranty policy. The version in effect at time of purchase will apply.

We’re Here to Help

Australia New Zealand International

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Minto NSW 2566
Australia

+61 1300 664 732

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1128 Omahu Road
Hastings
New Zealand

+64 09 523 6092

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48 Airds Road
Minto NSW 2566
Australia

+(612) 9780 2222

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