Published: August 12, 2025

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What are the best commercial office furniture brands to buy used? 

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The best part about high quality office furniture is that it’s designed to last forever, making it a great value in the long run. The biggest hurdle for many is the price point. Buying used office furniture can offer that same great quality and longevity, at a fraction of the price of new furniture.  

When shopping for used furniture online, it can be hard to discern the true value of a product – especially if you’re unfamiliar with the furniture world. Whether you are looking for a sit-to-stand desk or a home-office rolling chair, there are a handful of great brands to keep your eye on during your search. 

Allsteel

Originally a metal manufacturer, Allsteel has grown into a high-performance furniture company that produces quality ergonomic office furniture. Sustainability is a key prioritization to them, and creating a long lasting product is a major part of fulfilling that. From desks, chairs, to storage, they offer a variety of office products. 

Second Hand Allsteel Cubicle for sale at Office Furniture Resources, a full service office furniture dealership with showrooms in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Madison.
An office space with an ergonomic mesh Herman Miller Aeron desk chair in the color Graphite.

Herman Miller

This Michigan based company is renowned for its comfort and durability. Highly sought after for their furniture’s high quality and ergonomic designs, they extensively engineer their products to have stellar biomechanics. Notable chairs by Herman Miller are the Aeron chair and the Eames Lounge Chair.

Steelcase

Known for their innovative designs and emphasis on ergonomics, Steelcase is a popular choice in commercial environments. They offer a wide range of products such as desks, chairs, and storage systems, making it the perfect way to have all your finishes and colors match in your office. Their chairs are perfectly tailored to one’s needs as well, offering a variety of sizes and features.  

Second hand Steelcase Answer cubicles configured in a Midwestern office space with used Steelcase Leap V2 desk chairs as office task seating.
The Haworth Zody Task Chair available now at Office Furniture Resources, a full-service office furniture dealership with showrooms in Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison.

Haworth

Focused on creating environments that inspire collaboration and productivity, Haworth specializes in adaptable office furniture solutions. They heavily research and develop their furniture, especially office chairs, to promote posture and comfort. Their products include ergonomic chairs, height-adjustable desks, and modular workstations. 

Knoll

Based in Germany in the early 1900’s, Knoll has a history of creating innovative and design focused furniture. Many of Knoll’s pieces have heavy mid-century influences that have an iconic and timeless look. You may have noticed Knoll’s generation chairs in offices, a curvy futuristic desk chair with amazing ergonomics.  

Used Knoll Generation Mesh Task Chair available for sale in pre owned condition at Office Furniture Resources, a Midwest office furniture dealership with showrooms in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Madison.

At OFR, we have Herman Miller, Haworth, Allsteel, Knoll, and Steelcase in stock always. Our talented sales team can help you understand all the factors that add value to our items. If your pre-owned or refurbished furniture purchased from Office Furniture Resources fails under normal use, during it’s lifetime, we will repair or replace it. Proof of purchase from OFR is required, exclusions apply.  

Pre-owned furniture is in good condition, but not perfect. Minor imperfections and blemishes are to be expected. At OFR, we strive to provide pre-owned office furniture that performs well, looks good, and saves you money. 

Stop by our Chicago, Milwaukee, or Madison locations to see our furniture for yourself.  

Shop the top commercial furniture brands now at OFR

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Clare McGinnis

Clare has been creating digital content for Office Furniture Resources since 2025, helping share industry insights, workplace trends, and company expertise.

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