Posts Tagged ‘Used Furniture’
6 Tips For Saving On Office Renovations Without Sacrificing Quality
Don’t let your office renovation become financial burden on your organization Whether you’re a small business owner in Milwaukee, a school administrator in Chicago, or a government facilities manager planning a workspace refresh, office renovation costs can add up quickly. Between construction, furniture, technology upgrades, and moving expenses, many organizations end up spending far more than expected. There…
Read MoreOffice Trends (2026) – Cubicles Are Back In-Demand, And Pre-Owned Cubicles Are Even Better
Cubicles are having a comeback. As companies rethink privacy, sound control, focus, flexibility, and budget, workstation systems are once again becoming a practical solution for modern offices. Why are cubicles trending in office spaces? At Office Furniture Resources, we have analyzed why cubicles feel relevant again – and why buying them pre-owned can help businesses…
Read MoreMake The Most of Your Space While Following Standardized Furniture Guidelines
If you work in procurement or facilities for a municipality in Wisconsin or Illinois, your organization may have ‘standardized’ furniture guidelines. This means you have to furnish spaces with select approved brands and specific product lines while following strict purchasing rules. Factoring in a project budget and timeline may make things hard for you while following your organization’s furniture purchasing guidelines. So, is there an…
Read MoreBest Office Furniture Brands to Buy Used Lounge Furniture (And Why It Matters)
When companies downsize, relocate, or simply rethink how their space is used, one category of furniture that seems daunting to many is lounge furniture. Lounge furniture is extremely important in office spaces. Some of the best-built, most thoughtfully designed pieces in an office are often found in lounge areas: reception seating, collaboration zones, privacy pods, and soft seating environments meant to…
Read MoreWhy We Love the Steelcase Gesture: The Ultimate Task Chair for Modern Workspaces
When you spend most of your day at a desk, the chair you choose matters more than almost any other piece of office furniture. At Office Furniture Resources, we’ve seen thousands of task chairs come through our warehouse, but few stand out the way the Steelcase Gesture does. Whether you’re outfitting a corporate office, a…
Read MoreBeyond the desk and chair – furniture and accessories that make-or-break your workspace
What’s the key to a successful workspace? When it comes to space planning for success, the office furniture items you’d least expect can make the most impact on company culture. While an ergonomic chair like the Aeron or Leap is a smart start, the real magic is in the finer touches that bring comfort, functionality,…
Read MoreHelping schools reopen in time after record-setting floods
This summer’s historic floods in southeastern Wisconsin affected the community tremendously. Many Milwaukee-area schools were impacted by the flooding – with only a few days to recover before students started the new school year. “Entire classrooms were lost, and several buildings sustained damage,” says Kevin Raymer, MPS Facilities Planner, Design and Construction. The Milwaukee community…
Read MorePhone booths in the office – is it the right move for your company?
No matter the size of your company, having private meeting pods can benefit your office greatly. You may be wondering, what is an office phone booth/meeting pod? It’s relatively new to the mainstream world of office furniture; phone booths and meeting pods are small portable rooms where employees can work privately for short periods of…
Read MoreWhere does office furniture go when companies close, downsize, or relocate?
When businesses shut down or change office locations, one major question arises: What happens to all the used office furniture? There are multiple avenues to take when removing office furniture. Unwanted office furniture usually gets: All options have hidden costs in time, effort, and logistics that add up. That’s why many businesses partner with a…
Read MoreDid you know buying used office furniture can qualify for valuable tax deductions?
Whether you’re self-employed or leading a Fortune 500 company, the cost of office furniture – new or used – may qualify as a deductible business expense. Under current tax law, many businesses can take advantage of Section 179 or bonus depreciation to deduct up to 100% of the purchase price of qualifying used furniture in…
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