Quality Assurance in Refurbished Office Furniture: What Standards Should You Expect as a Facilities Manager?
Did you know premium office chairs are designed to last 15+ years, yet most are replaced every 5? As a facilities manager balancing workspace planning, budget, and sustainability goals, you're constantly challenged to deliver quality affordably. What if you could cut furniture costs in half without compromising quality or ESG targets?
Today's
refurbished office furniture isn't what you might imagine.
Modern refurbishment
transforms quality second-hand pieces to look and perform like new, while saving money and reducing your carbon footprint.
How can you ensure you're getting genuine quality when choosing refurbished pieces? Let's break down what you should expect when sourcing second-hand office furniture for your next project.
Why Premium Office Furniture Brands Make the Best Refurbishment Candidates
Quality office furniture from manufacturers like Herman Miller, Steelcase, and Vitra is built to last decades, not years. These premium brands use strong materials and modular designs specifically created for future refurbishment and heavy use.
Look inside a quality office chair during refurbishment, and you'll find that even after years of use, the core mechanisms often work well and are in need of only minor repairs. The gas lifts, tilt mechanisms, and structural components - the parts that matter - usually have plenty of life left.
This longevity explains why a refurbished
Herman Miller Aeron can deliver the same ergonomic benefits and durability as a new model at a lower price. In fact, the Aeron was specifically designed with
94% recyclable materials
and modular construction to enable future refurbishment.
Your perfect refurbished Aeron is waiting in our warehouse right now.
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to browse our collection of expertly restored second-hand office chairs waiting for their new home.
The Refurbishment Process: How Quality Second-Hand Office Furniture Becomes Like-New
At Coggin SOS, we approach office furniture refurbishment like restoring a premium car - every component gets thoroughly checked, tested, and either restored or replaced.
Here's what happens when a piece of second-hand office furniture enters our workshop:
1. Complete Disassembly & Inspection - Each piece is taken apart, with every component individually assessed.
2. Thorough Cleaning - All surfaces are deep-cleaned using industrial-grade processes.
3. Mechanical Restoration - Moving parts like gas lifts, levers, and mechanisms are tested and either repaired or replaced.
4. Cosmetic Renewal - Fabric is replaced, scratches removed, and surfaces refinished to original manufacturer specifications.
5. Quality Testing - Each piece undergoes rigorous functional testing before receiving our
12-month guarantee.
When a chair or desk leaves our workshop, it's ready for years of reliable daily use. Every mechanism, adjustment feature and surface is brought back to original specifications.
Wondering if refurbished office furniture is right for you? Read
this guide
to find out!
Common Misconceptions About Refurbished Office Furniture Quality
Many facilities managers initially worry about the quality of refurbished office furniture. Let's address the most common concerns:
"Refurbished means lower quality" - Actually, older second-hand refurbished items from premium brands can be better quality than many new budget options. They've already proven their durability by withstanding years of use, while many newer budget items start deteriorating within months.
"It won't last as long as new"
- Premium office furniture is designed for a 15-20 year lifespan. After professional refurbishment, these pieces typically deliver another 10+ years of service - far longer than most businesses keep their furniture.
"Staff will notice it's not new" - At Coggin SOS, our refurbishment process restores furniture to such high standards that most people can't tell the difference between new and our refurbished pieces.
Still have questions?
Contact us
today and we'll explain how our refurbished pieces match new quality at half the cost.
Is cheap office furniture actually costing your business more? Find out in
this article
why it’s better to choose quality refurbished options.
Making the Best Possible Office Furniture Choice for Your Facility
As a facilities manager, your decisions impact workspace quality, budget efficiency, and ESG targets. By choosing refurbished office furniture from Coggin SOS, you can excel in all three areas without compromise.
Our quality standards ensure you receive furniture that:
- Performs like new
- Looks professional
- Comes with a 12-month guarantee
- Saves you money and time
- Supports your sustainability targets
Want to see how much you could save while maintaining premium quality standards?
Contact
our team today for a no-obligation assessment of your furniture needs.
