Published: September 2, 2025

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What’s the benefit of buying used office furniture versus new? 

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Is buying used office furniture the right move for your business?

Getting a good deal isn’t the only reason why many buy ‘used’ or ‘pre-owned’ office furniture. If you are considering getting office furniture for your home or company office, buying used might be the right move for you for these reasons. 

  • Sustainability: buying used office furniture saves countless products from going to the landfill. It also reduces the demand for new manufacturing, which cuts down on energy usage and emissions. 
  • Unique finds: custom upholstery, chairs with added specs, and size options perfect for everyone are some of the many perks when it comes to buying used commercial office furniture. Your chair could have come from a fortune 50 company and you’d never know! 
  • Great value: buying used means buying at a premium. Your workspace can have all the great options that all the top companies are furnishing with, at an affordable price. 
  • Brand identity: add to your company culture by staying sustainable. Many prospective employees gravitate to companies that commit to the causes they support. 
  • Supports circular economy: buying used contributes to a system where products are kept in use for as long as possible, reducing waste. 
  • Long lasting product: much like an investment, commercial furniture is expensive but built to last. In fact, most high-performance office furniture is certified as a lifetime guarantee of satisfaction, so it will never need to be replaced by a different product ever. 
  • Faster availability: used furniture is often available immediately, compared to long lead times for new pieces. 
  • Tested comfort & quality: pre-owned furniture has already stood the test of time, proving its durability and comfort. 

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Clare McGinnis

Since starting at OFR in 2025, Clare has had the pleasure of authoring digital content for Office Furniture Resources.

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