Luxury for Less: How Refurbished Office Furniture Brings High-End Design Within Reach

Ida Gorecka • April 28, 2025

You know that feeling when you sit in a top-tier ergonomic chair for the first time - the perfect balance of support and comfort, intuitive adjustments, materials that feel built to last. Then you spot the price tag: £1,000+. Most organisations settle for "good enough" because that price seems unavoidable.

But what if you didn’t have to compromise?

There's a smarter option: professionally refurbished premium office furniture. The same iconic designs, high-end engineering, and ergonomic innovation - for 50–80% less. According to the Government Buying Standard for office furniture (2014), British businesses discard 165,000 to 200,000 tonnes of office furniture every year, with more than half being reusable. By choosing refurbished options, you not only save money but also help reduce this staggering waste while turning your office into something you'll be proud of.

Here's why this is the smarter, better-value choice for creating an exceptional office without the exceptional cost.

Curious how much exactly you could save? Get in touch for a quick price comparison.

The High-End Design Dilemma: Quality vs. Budget

Option 1: Splash out on expensive premium furniture

Option 2: Settle for budget options that look and feel average

But there’s now a third, far better option:

Option 3: Equip your office with professionally refurbished high-end office furniture for a fraction of the price.

This approach gives you access to the very same designer pieces found in prestigious offices worldwide, without the hefty price tag. It's not about settling for less, but about being smarter about how you invest in quality.

Why choose refurbished office furniture? Because when it comes to your working environment, quality always matters more than quantity. Cheap, fashionable office furniture might seem like a bargain today, but it often ends up discarded within a couple of years, contributing to landfill waste. High-end pieces are built to last and designed for refurbishment, making them ideal for both performance and sustainability.

Not sure if refurbished is right for you? Read our latest blog to find out more.

Breaking the Myth: Why "Refurbished" Doesn't Mean "Second-Rate"

The mention of "refurbished" might have you picturing worn-out, patched-up furniture, doesn't it?

But it shouldn’t.

At Coggin SOS, we source the very best premium office furniture brands and restore each piece to an exceptional standard, ready to deliver the same quality, function and comfort you’d expect straight from the manufacturer - but for up to 80% less.

Browse our current inventory of premium brands to see the quality for yourself.

Your benefits:

Save up to 80% compared to buying new luxury pieces
Enjoy the same exceptional quality and ergonomic features
Receive your furniture in days, not months
Contribute measurably to your sustainability goals

Don't let outdated perceptions hold you back from accessing the very best in office furniture design. Contact us today to see how much you could save for the same top-tier office furniture.

Premium Brands, Affordable Prices, All Within Your Reach

Let's take a look at the specifics. What exactly are these high-end brands, and why do they command such premium prices when new?

Herman Miller: Iconic Ergonomics Within Reach

The Aeron chair redefined office seating with:

Pellicle suspension that eliminates pressure points
PostureFit SL™ lumbar support technology
Build quality designed to endure 12+ years of heavy use

New price: £1,000+

Refurbished price from Coggin SOS: £595

Steelcase: Research-Led Comfort

Designed with intuitive ergonomics and sustainability in mind, the Steelcase Think V2 chair features:

Flexible backrest that adapts to your spine’s natural movement
4D adjustable arms for support across tasks and devices
Weight-activated seat mechanism for responsive, all-day comfort

New price: £800+

Refurbished price from Coggin SOS: £295

And Beyond:

The world of refurbished premium office furniture stretches well beyond these two heavyweights:

Vitra: Swiss-engineered, timeless designs
Humanscale: Self-adjusting ergonomic innovation
Knoll: Architectural design and material quality
Orangebox: Award-winning adaptive workspaces

Through professional refurbishment, ALL of these premium brands become accessible options for your office design-expanding your possibilities far beyond what a traditional budget would allow.

The Five Ways Refurbished Furniture Makes High-End Design Accessible

Let’s get specific. Here are five ways refurbished premium office furniture gives you more for less:

1. Dramatic Cost Reduction Without Quality Compromise

The most obvious benefit is the significant price difference:

New Herman Miller Aeron: £1,000+

Refurbished Herman Miller Aeron from Coggin SOS: £595

This 50-80% saving means you can furnish 3-4 workstations for the price of one with new furniture-all while maintaining the same quality, comfort, and aesthetic appeal.

Click here to learn more about how refurbished office furniture maintains the same quality as new pieces.

2. Design Flexibility That Expands Your Options

When your budget stretches further, your design possibilities expand dramatically:

Mix and match premium brands for the perfect aesthetic
Furnish larger areas with consistent high-quality pieces
Allocate more of your budget to statement pieces or custom elements

This flexibility allows you to create bespoke, distinctive spaces that would be financially impossible with new furniture-giving your office character that generic budget furniture simply cannot match.

3. Availability That Makes Luxury Immediate

New premium furniture often comes with 8-12 week lead times (or longer with current supply chain challenges). For businesses with hard deadlines, this presents a major obstacle to achieving a high-end look.

Refurbished office furniture eliminates this issue:

Most items available for delivery within 7-10 days
Immediate access to premium designs
No project delays or temporary compromises

This accessibility means your office vision can become reality on your timeline, not the manufacturer's.

4. Customisation That Tailors Luxury to Your Needs

Contrary to what you might expect, refurbished doesn't mean "take it as it is." At Coggin SOS, our refurbishment process includes customisation options:

Select from a range of premium fabrics and colours
Choose specific configurations to match your space
Create a cohesive design across your workspace

Want your chairs to match brand colours, have desks that need resizing? Get in touch with our team today and let’s discuss your options!

5. Sustainability That Enhances Premium Appeal

Today's definition of luxury increasingly includes sustainability credentials. Refurbished furniture provides documented environmental benefits that actually enhance its premium appeal:

Each refurbished chair saves approximately 72kg of CO₂ compared to new
Premium materials remain in circulation rather than adding to landfill
Resource conservation becomes part of your brand story

At Coggin SOS, we provide a detailed Savings Certificate with every purchase, documenting these environmental benefits. Learn more about our sustainability commitment here.

Sustainability: The Modern Face of Luxury

Today's definition of luxury increasingly includes sustainability credentials. By choosing refurbished premium furniture, you're embracing the growing circular economy.

The circular economy challenges traditional linear models where products are made, used, and discarded. Instead, it focuses on keeping products and materials in use for longer through practices like refurbishment, reuse, and recycling. At its core, this model seeks to close the loop of product life cycles, design out waste, and regenerate natural systems.

For you, this means:

Alignment with growing ESG expectations
Appeal to environmentally conscious employees and clients (a 2022 Statista survey revealed that 51% of consumers across global markets prefer to buy sustainable and eco-friendly furniture)
Reduced carbon footprint without compromising on quality
Preparing for future regulations as the UK government implements stricter sustainability requirements
Building brand loyalty through sustainability commitments

This shift toward sustainable furniture isn't just a passing trend. The global refurbished furniture market is projected to grow at a 7.4% CAGR over the next few years (Grand View Research), showing that businesses and consumers alike are increasingly choosing high-quality refurbished alternatives. By choosing refurbished office furniture, you're positioning your organisation at the forefront of this industry-wide transition toward circular business models.

Want to learn more about the circular economy? Go and check out our Learning Centre for educational deep dive sessions, articles, and quizzes.

How to Access High-End Design Through Refurbished Furniture: Your Next Steps

Keen to bring luxury design within reach for your office? Here's how to get started:

Assess Your Needs: Consider your space, team requirements, and aesthetic vision
Explore Options: Browse our current inventory of premium refurbished pieces
Consultation: Arrange a call with our team to discuss your project
Customisation: Select finishes and fabrics to match your design scheme
Delivery & Installation: Professional setup at your convenience

There's no denying it-your team spends thousands of hours in their office chairs, by their desks. At Coggin SOS, we believe that shouldn't mean settling for less or breaking the bank. We refurbish premium furniture from brands like Herman Miller and Steelcase and deliver them to you at half the price (or better). You get the real deal-the exact same ergonomic support, lasting quality, and premium design-without budget compromises.

Reach out today and join the businesses who've realised that true luxury isn't what you pay for-it's what you stand for.

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