Buying branded used office furniture – here are four companies you should know

Believe it or not but furniture is the integral part of a healthy and happy work place. As an owner you should know that the productivity of your employees is directly concerned with the quality of your furniture. Buying brand new office furniture is the kind of luxury that some of us can’t afford but the good news is you can buy used office furniture manufactured by some of the coolest brands in the industry for nearly less than half the original price. Here are four companies you should know if you are buying branded used office furniture.

Herman Miller

Based in Zeeland Michigan, it was founded in 1905. Winner of several “Best of NeoCon”awards; Herman miller provides some of the best office furniture designs and layouts. The infamous Aeron Chair is proof enough to understand the efforts taken by their designers to provide comfortable and stylish furnishings for offices. The cost is not going to be much of deterrent if you buy second hand furniture manufactured by this popular brand. There are second hand stores selling slightly used Herman miller cubicles and chairs at discount rates. Buying used Herman miller chair like Aeron is the best deal you will ever get. It is the most comfortable chair your employees can ever imagine. It automatically adjusts to your body and it is 94% recyclable.

Steelcase

It was founded in Grand Rapids Michigan in 1912. It has been in the furniture business for more than a century. The company offers different office space solutions from cubicles to filing cabinets. The company won the Editors' Choice award at the 2014 NeoCon product competition for Quiet Spaces, a series of workspaces designed for introverts. Due to the high demand many second sales stores have large inventory of used office chairs and cubicles manufactured by Steelcase. Especially used steel cabinets and desks are in huge demand. Discounted rates and good quality attract many office owners looking for used office furniture.

Knoll

Founded in 1938 by Hans and Florence Knoll, it is headquartered in East Green ville,Pennsylvania. The company was renowned for providing detailed attention to the client’s requirements, a commitment it still upholds today. Many second sales store owners claim that it is the second most favorite brand for buying used cubicles and desks. The company sues energy management program to make its manufacturing process eco friendly so you will be contributing towards a greener planet while buying knoll furniture. The office furniture is suitable for small as well as large businesses including cafes and restaurants.

Teknion

Teknion Corporation was founded in 1981 and is based in Toronto, Canada. It designs and manufactures panel systems, desks, chairs, private office systems/case goods, filing cabinets,architectural products, tables and collaborative spaces, storage products etc. Thus it offers a wide a range of used office furniture that you can lay your hands on. You can normally expect around 40% discounts on the original purchase price however if you are luck you can get
discount up to 60% too. Some shop owners have exclusive dealership contract with Teknion. If you could a strike a deal with one of such dealers you may get reliable products at above market
discount.

In conclusion

Contrary to the popular belief used office furniture is mostly branded with a life of about ten years. You don’t have to buy run of mill products from obscured stores anymore. Most of the new furniture dealers also deal used furniture manufactured by all the aforementioned brands.