Customising Recycled Furniture to Match Your Fit-Out Design

Ida Gorecka • January 8, 2025

That perfect office design is in your head. The colours, the layout, the flow - it's all there. But then reality hits: standard furniture sizes that don't quite fit, finishes that almost match but not quite, and lead times that stretch endlessly. What if you could make office furniture bend to your creative vision instead of the other way around?


At Coggin, we believe your workspace should reflect your unique needs and aspirations. Professional second-hand office furniture refurbishment does more than breathe new life into used pieces - it transforms them into exactly what your space needs. Think beyond basic tweaks to colour and upholstery to a complete reimagining of your space brought to life.


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Understanding Modern Office Furniture Refurbishment

Professional office furniture refurbishment goes far beyond what most people imagine. Commercial-grade office furniture is built to last decades, with modular designs that allow for complete refurbishment to look like new. When these pieces enter our professional workshop, they can be adapted to match any aesthetic vision while maintaining their core strength and functionality. Leading manufacturers like Herman Miller, Steelcase, and Haworth specifically design their furniture for this kind of long-term adaptability.


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What's Possible When It Comes to Used Office Furniture?

Size Customisation


Modern engineering techniques allow for precise desk modifications. Need those 1800mm desks to fit a small office layout? They can be professionally resized to exact specifications - 1600mm, 1400mm, or any size in between. This customisation not only maximises your space creatively but often proves more cost-effective than purchasing new furniture.

Working with a challenging space? Get in touch and let's discuss your specific measurements.


Colour and Finish Matching


From executive offices to creative studios, every workspace needs its own identity. Professional refurbishment can match any colour scheme or finish. Task chairs can take on complete new looks with commercial-grade fabrics, in a shade chosen by you. Desk surfaces can be refinished to complement existing furniture or match brand guidelines.


Layout Flexibility


Standard storage units can transform into collaborative workspace features. Traditional desks can be modified for modern working styles. The key is understanding that almost any configuration is possible when working with quality commercial furniture.

Quality of Second-Hand Refurbished Office Furniture Lasts Years

As a fit-out professional, you know that every piece of office furniture reflects on your reputation. Here's what really matters: professionally refurbished office furniture must perform flawlessly, meeting the exacting standards your clients expect. At Coggin, we've spent over 15 years perfecting our approach to ensure every piece we deliver enhances your project's success.


Quality refurbishment begins long before any work starts. Our team carefully selects only premium commercial-grade furniture built for long-term use - the kind of pieces that leading manufacturers design for decades of service.


To further demonstrate our commitment to your satisfaction, we stand behind every refurbished piece with a comprehensive 12-month guarantee. This means you can trust in the quality and durability of our furniture from the moment it's delivered. Our aftercare service ensures that should any issues arise, our dedicated support team is ready to provide prompt assistance, giving you complete peace of mind.

The Practical Benefits of Choosing Refurbished Office Furniture

Beyond the obvious sustainability advantages, custom refurbished office furniture offers many practical benefits for fit-out projects. At Coggin, we've structured our service to address the key challenges fit-out professionals face daily. Want to see how we can support your next project? Get in touch today.

Time Management


While new furniture manufacturers quote 8-12 week lead times (often extending even longer), our refurbished pieces typically arrive within 10 days. This rapid turnaround means you can meet tight client deadlines and avoid costly project delays.


Budget Control


Save 50-70% compared to new furniture costs. This saving allows you to deliver higher-end solutions within modest budgets and allocate more resources to other design elements. You can include premium brands that might otherwise be out of reach, offer competitive quotes that win more projects, and maintain healthy project margins.


Design Freedom



Unlike standard furniture that forces you to work within fixed parameters, our refurbishment service gives you unprecedented design flexibility. We can modify second-hand office desks to exact specifications, match your chosen colour scheme, and more. 

Reimagining What's Possible With Recycled Office Furniture

As you plan your next fit-out project, pause for a moment and think about design freedom. Instead of explaining why something can't be done, you could be exploring what could be done. Instead of "that's not a standard size," you could be saying "we can match those exact dimensions." Rather than "that'll take 12 weeks," you could be offering solutions in days.


Even better, imagine telling your clients they can have this flexibility while saving 50-70% on premium brands and achieving their ESG goals. Delivering exactly what they need, when they need it, while making their sustainability targets achievable and their budgets go further.


At Coggin, we've spent years perfecting what we do, turning furniture limitations into opportunities, and helping fit-out professionals like you exceed client expectations time and time again. Perhaps it's time we helped you too. Your clients already have the perfect workspace in mind - let's make it happen. Get in touch with us today.

Reworking Workspaces: How Refurbished and Resized Office Desks Save Money and the Planet

By Ida Gorecka • June 2, 2025
Our approach to workspace design is evolving as organisations recognise the enormous waste and environmental impact of the traditional "buy new, dispose later" furniture cycle. Every year, organisations across the UK retire thousands of perfectly usable office desks-not because they’re damaged, but due to layout changes, branding updates, or relocations. These desks often end up in landfills , despite being made from valuable materials that require large amounts of energy and resources to produce. This disposable mentality is costing your business money AND damaging the planet by wasting valuable resources. But what if there was a solution that saved you money while reducing your carbon footprint ? By choosing refurbished and resized office desks, you can make smarter, more sustainable choices that help reduce waste , cut costs , and create premium-quality offices - all without the lengthy lead times that accompany new furniture purchases. If you've never considered refurbished desks before, you're in the right place to learn why they should be your obvious choice for your next project. But even if you have, keep reading for valuable insights into how refurbished and resized desks can improve sustainability initiatives, maximise cost savings, and support long-term business goals. Curious to see what’s available? Browse our current inventory of high-quality refurbished desks-updated daily and ready for fast delivery.

Finding the Balance: Quality Seating Without the Environmental Cost

By Ida Gorecka • May 25, 2025
Did you know that the average office worker spends around 1,700 hours a year sitting in their chair? That's a staggering 70% of your working life spent in a single piece of furniture. Yet many organisations overlook the importance of quality seating, either settling for cheap chairs that quickly deteriorate or spending a fortune on brand new premium options. Refurbished office chairs offer the perfect balance of comfort , quality , and sustainability that today's offices need. At Coggin SOS, we've helped hundreds of organisations discover that you don't need to compromise on quality to make environmentally conscious choices. In fact, opting for refurbished office chairs can provide high-quality seating at up to 80% less than the cost of buying new. In this article, we’ll explore why refurbished office chairs aren’t just a good option-they're often the smarter one. From environmental impact that can tick off your ESG targets to ergonomic design and cost savings, this is your guide to finding the perfect seat. Our warehouse is stocked with top-brand refurbished chairs - ready to deliver in days, not weeks. Get in touch to check availability.

Closing the Loop: How Office Furniture Can Drive the Circular Economy Forward

By Ida Gorecka • May 19, 2025
Ever thought about how your office furniture connects to sustainability ? Probably not. But perhaps you should. The circular economy isn't some distant concept only relevant to manufacturing giants or packaging companies. It's a practical model that directly impacts how you furnish, update, and clear your office. At its heart, the circular economy challenges you to keep materials in use. It's your chance to reject the standard "buy, use, discard" approach that has dominated the industry for decades. It's your opportunity to turn office furniture from a recurring cost into a lasting asset. At Coggin SOS, we partner with organisations like yours across the UK, helping you transition to a circular furnishing model: refurbishing , reusing , and responsibly recycling your office furniture. Our mission is straightforward: help you make your furniture last longer, cost less, and waste nothing. Explore our wide range of refurbished office furniture in our inventory . You'll find quality, sustainability, and value, all waiting for you in one place.