Is Refurbished Office Furniture a Good Choice? Weighing the Business Benefits

Sam Coggin • August 10, 2023

Protect the Environment and Save Money With Refurbished Office Furniture

When it comes to setting up or refurbishing your business’ space, one of the key decisions you'll face is choosing the right office furniture.


While many business owners opt for brand new furniture, there's a growing trend towards considering used and refurbished office furniture as a viable and eco-conscious option. Welcome to the revolution - the circular economy.


In this blog post, we'll delve into the benefits of purchasing used office furniture for your business. 


Let’s get stuck right into the details - why should you choose used office furniture?


Options will cover:


  • Save Money
  • Eco-Friendly Option
  • Broad Range Of Products
  • Quality & Durability
  • Immediate Availability
  • Reduced Depreciation
  • Quantity Availability


Save Money


With an increase in bills almost across the board, businesses are now seeking cost-effective ways to fit-out office spaces. With this in mind, used and refurbished office furniture could be the perfect way to upgrade your office space.


Brand new furniture is often expensive and when you've got to buy multiple chairs, desks, tables, storage units and more, the cost can add up extremely quickly.


Purchasing refurbished office furniture, purchased from companies like Coggin Sustainable Office Solutions, can usually offer cost savings of anywhere between 30% - 70% depending on the quantity and type of office furniture purchased.


The money you could save on refurbished office furniture could be allocated to other parts of your business thus getting a lot more value for money. 


Eco-Friendly Option


In recent times, there's been a lot more focus from businesses on how they can be more eco-friendly which is brilliant. By purchasing used office furniture, you're contributing to a more sustainable approach and getting on board with the circular economy revolution.


This is because by purchasing used furniture, you are lessening the demand for new production which means less raw materials are needed and you’re prolonging the life of an existing piece of furniture. Furthermore, your carbon footprint is improved because you’re not ordering new furniture from abroad. 


Broad Range of Products


There’s such a wide and diverse range of furniture on offer in the used and refurbished market. This is because they were once brand new but have been given a second chance of life.


Furniture tends to go through a cycle of ‘trends’ but for some people, they still want access to furniture from lots of different brands, styles, designs and eras. This is where refurbished office furniture comes into its own because by saving old pieces, they don’t go to landfill or to waste.


Quality and Durability


A common question is put upon the quality of used furniture, simply because it is a foreign concept to some. We can assure you that all our used furniture goes through rigorous testing and a set of procedures to ensure they’re fit for sale.


Many of our items are high quality brands and materials which have already stood the test of time which they continue to do for many more years afterwards. Used office furniture is strong, durable, sturdy, quality and overall, a smart investment.


Immediate Availability


Ever ordered something online or in a store that’s brand new but you can’t get it for a few weeks? Annoying isn’t it, because you want your furniture straight away following the excitement or buying it? With used office furniture, there’s no waiting around because the items are ready and available to have. 


Reduced Depreciation


New furniture tends to depreciate rapidly in value as soon as it's purchased and used. This can be a concern if you're looking to maintain the value of your assets. Used office furniture, having already undergone the initial depreciation, holds its value more.


So, there is an argument in place to suggest that you get better value for money with used furniture because it would have been bought for a reasonable price and could be sold again for similar figures.

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One Size Doesn't Fit All: The Benefits of Resizing and Repurposing Office Desks

By Ida Gorecka • September 8, 2025
Your office transformation is approved. Budget's signed off. New layout's finalised. There's just one problem: those 1600mm executive desks that worked perfectly in the old corner offices are now 400mm too wide for your new collaborative pods. The reception desk you spent £3,000 on last year? It's the wrong height entirely for your rebrand. Most facilities managers would see this as a disposal problem. Skip hire , landfill tax , 12-week lead times for replacements. But what if that's completely backwards? What if the furniture that doesn't fit isn't a problem to solve, but an asset to unlock? Every year in the UK, around 1.2 million desks and 1.8 million office chairs are sent to landfill and only 14 % of them are being reused (Source: WRAP , Lancashire Business View ). Those old, "wrong-sized" desks you're planning to skip? They can be professionally refurbished and resized to your exact specifications in 7-10 days , at 40-70% less than new , with zero waste and a 12-month warranty . This article is for facilities managers, procurement leads, and fit-out teams who want practical, product-focused solutions. You’ll see when resizing and repurposing makes sense, the savings it delivers, the compliance boxes it ticks, and how to roll it out step by step. Curious what your current desks could deliver if resized or refurbished? Book a free assessment - we’ll map options, costs, and timelines for you.

Why Paying More Isn't Always Better: The Smart Choice of Refurbished Ergonomic Chairs

By Ida Gorecka • August 19, 2025
Refitting an office today means juggling a lot: tighter budgets, faster timelines, and pressure to deliver on ESG goals. And when it comes to ergonomic chairs, the one piece of furniture an office team relies on every day, many assume paying more for “new” automatically means better. But that’s no longer true. Refurbished ergonomic chairs offer the same comfort , durability , and support as new, backed by warranties , come with less cost and with far shorter lead times . For facilities and procurement teams, that means more budget freed up for other priorities, and fewer delays holding back your project. At Coggin SOS, we work with organisations that once assumed refurbished meant second-best. Until they saw the results. High-performance, fully warranted ergonomic chairs. Fast delivery. Circular outcomes they could actually report on. And savings of up to 80% compared to new (check out our case studies here ). In this article, you’ll learn what refurbished office chairs really offer in practice, why they’re becoming a preferred option for FM teams and procurement leads, and how your next fit-out or move could be both greener and smarter than you think. Thinking about your next office project? Contact our team and see how premium refurbished ergonomic chairs can give you comfort, savings, and sustainability in one.

Beyond Recycling: The Role of Office Furniture in a Truly Sustainable Economy

By Ida Gorecka • August 7, 2025
If you're here, you're probably managing a lot. A relocation, a refurbishment, or a growing ESG brief. Maybe you’re under pressure to meet sustainability targets, stay on budget, and deliver results your team and clients can actually see. And right now, office furniture might not be on your radar. But it should be. In most organisations, furniture is still treated as an afterthought. It’s functional, it’s bulky, and when it’s no longer needed, it’s often sent straight to landfill. But here’s the truth: when you start thinking of office furniture as a strategic asset within the circular economy , everything changes. For your budget . Your carbon reporting . Your project timelines . Your reputation . This article is for you if you’re tired of defaulting to skips. If you want smarter ways to meet ESG goals without blowing your budget. If you’re ready to make office sustainability a measurable advantage - not just a checkbox. We’ll show you just how much office furniture is wasted each year, what it’s really costing your business, and how the circular economy can apply directly to your projects. You’ll learn how organisations like yours are saving thousands, avoiding skips entirely, and turning unwanted furniture into reportable ESG wins - plus practical steps to get started today. Curious what your office clearance could be worth? Get in touch with our team for a free circular furniture audit.