New vs. Used Office Furniture: Which Is Right for Your Business?

Whether you need office furniture to set up a brand-new workplace, accommodate your growing business, or replace broken or worn-out pieces, buying used may be the way to go. Here’s why:

Used Office Furniture Is Cost Effective

Depending on where you shop, you can save up to 70% off retail by buying used instead of new. That’s a lot! For instance, ROS Office Furniture—the largest preowned office furniture dealer in the Midwest—has a massive inventory that is constantly turning over. We source high-quality workstations, cubicles, chairs, desks, filing cabinets, and conference tables from all types of businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, across the nation. Much of the furniture we acquire is only lightly used, and we fully refurbish each piece before offering it for sale. This means you can get like-new furniture at rock-bottom prices.

Used Office Furniture Can Be a Savvy Investment

You can often find high-quality used office furniture at the same price as low-quality new office furniture. What’s more, used office furniture tends to retain its value better. Within just five years, the value of new office furniture can drop significantly—sometimes below 25% of its retail price. Because used office furniture has already been through at least some of this initial price drop, its value is more likely to remain close to the price you pay for it.

Used Office Furniture Is Reliable

In general, if office furniture is still in good shape after a few years of use, that’s a good sign that it is high quality and built to last. Plus, many customers who shop with ROS Office Furniture tell us that they don’t see any difference between the preowned office furniture we sell, which is typically in mint condition, and new office furniture—except of course the price tag.

Used Office Furniture Is Environmentally Friendly

For a variety of reasons, many companies need to get rid of their office furniture before the end of its useful life. If the furniture is not resold, it will simply end up in a landfill, even if it’s still in excellent condition. By buying used office furniture, you can help preserve the planet as well as your bottom line.

In sum, used office furniture is probably right for your business. If you’d like to check it out, ROS Office Furniture has a great selection in our expansive showroom. In addition to saving you money, we can save you time by delivering your selection as quickly as possible. Contact us to learn more.