How to Sell Your Orangebox Chairs in the UK: Options, Prices, and What to Expect

Orangebox furniture is built to commercial standards and holds real value on the used market. Here's how to sell yours.

Orangebox is one of the UK's most respected commercial furniture manufacturers. Their task chairs, soft seating, and collaborative furniture are designed and manufactured in Wales, built to last 15-20 years, and specified by facilities managers and interior designers across the UK.

The challenge when selling is that Orangebox has very low consumer brand recognition. If you list an Orangebox Do chair on eBay, most private buyers won't know what it is or why it's worth more than a generic office chair. The brand is well known within commercial interiors but almost invisible to the general public.

That's actually useful information if you're deciding how to sell. It changes which route will get you the best return.

What are your Orangebox chairs worth?

Resale values depend on the model, age, condition, and fabric. Here are realistic UK ranges in 2026:

Task chairs

• Orangebox Flo Private sale (eBay, Facebook Marketplace): £100 to £250 Trade/dealer buyback: £40 to £120
• Orangebox Do (without headrest) Private sale: £60 to £150 Trade/dealer buyback: £25 to £80
• Orangebox Do (with headrest) Private sale: £80 to £200 Trade/dealer buyback: £35 to £100
• Orangebox Joy Private sale: £40 to £100 Trade/dealer buyback: £15 to £50
• Orangebox Eva Private sale: £50 to £130 Trade/dealer buyback: £20 to £60
• Orangebox Ara Private sale: £60 to £150 Trade/dealer buyback: £25 to £80

Soft seating and collaborative furniture

• Orangebox Away From The Desk (AFTD) seating Private sale: £100 to £350 depending on configuration Trade/dealer buyback: £40 to £150
• Orangebox Cwtch sofas and high-backs Private sale: £150 to £400 Trade/dealer buyback: £50 to £200
• Orangebox Campers & Dens booths Private sale: Difficult to sell privately due to size and specialist installation Trade/dealer buyback: £100 to £500+ depending on configuration

These are guideline ranges. Condition, fabric, and age all affect the final number. Chairs with fresh upholstery and working mechanisms sit at the top. Chairs with worn fabric, compressed seat foam, or tired gas lifts sit at the bottom.

What affects the price

Model. The Flo is Orangebox's most sought-after task chair on the used market. It's their premium ergonomic model and the closest competitor to chairs like the Steelcase Leap. The Do is extremely common in UK offices, which means supply is higher and individual resale values are lower. The Joy is a budget-tier model with limited resale appeal.

Product type. Task chairs are the easiest to sell. Soft seating, booths, and collaborative pieces are harder because they're larger, heavier, and often need specific spaces to work in. However, specialist dealers like us actively seek these products because refurbished Orangebox soft seating is in strong demand from businesses fitting out breakout areas and reception spaces.

Fabric condition. Orangebox chairs are almost exclusively upholstered in fabric (unlike Herman Miller or Humanscale which offer mesh and leather options). Fabric shows wear, staining, and fading more visibly. Chairs with clean, unstained fabric are worth significantly more. Chairs with tired fabric can still have value if the frame and mechanism are sound, because we can re-upholster during refurbishment.

Condition of the mechanism. Check:

• Gas lift: does the chair hold its height when you sit in it?
• Recline/tilt: does the synchronised mechanism move smoothly?
• Arm pads: worn, cracked, or compressed?
• Lumbar support: still functioning and adjustable?
• Castors: rolling freely without dragging?

Quantity. This is particularly relevant for Orangebox because these chairs are often bought in bulk for corporate offices, call centres, and public-sector projects. If you're clearing 50+ Do chairs, the per-chair trade value may be lower than the guideline above, but the total transaction value and the simplicity of a single collection make it worthwhile.

Your selling options

1. Sell privately (eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree)

Best for: Individual sellers with one or two premium models (Flo, Ara) who can wait. This is where Orangebox's brand recognition problem hits hardest. Most private buyers searching for used office chairs don't search for "Orangebox." They search for "Herman Miller" or "ergonomic office chair." Your listing will struggle for visibility unless you:

• Include generic terms alongside the brand: "Orangebox Do ergonomic office chair"
• State the new RRP clearly. A Do retails at around £470 and a Flo at around £600+. That context reframes a £100-£200 asking price as genuine value
• Photograph the Orangebox branding label underneath the seat

For most Orangebox chairs, private sale is slower and lower-return than the equivalent Herman Miller or Steelcase model. The exception is the Flo, which has enough of a following among ergonomic chair enthusiasts to command reasonable private sale prices.

2. Sell to a specialist dealer or refurbisher

Best for: Almost everyone selling Orangebox, and particularly anyone with volume. This is where the economics of selling Orangebox differ from the bigger brands. Because private sale yields are lower (due to brand recognition), the gap between private and trade prices is smaller than with Herman Miller or Steelcase. The convenience of a trade sale costs you less in relative terms.

We buy Orangebox task chairs, soft seating, and collaborative furniture. We know the range, we know the value, and we don't need convincing that an Orangebox Do is a proper commercial chair.

Get a buyback quote or call 01995 606414.

3. Sell as part of an office clearance

Best for: Businesses clearing offices fitted with Orangebox furniture, which is common in UK corporate, education, and public-sector buildings. Orangebox is heavily specified in UK corporate fit-outs. If your office was furnished through a dealer or interior designer in the last 10-15 years, there's a reasonable chance you have Orangebox stock. A clearance provider who understands this can value the resalable items and credit them against your clearance invoice.

This is especially valuable if you have a mix of Orangebox task chairs and soft seating. The booths, sofas, and collaborative pieces are difficult to sell privately but have strong demand from commercial buyers.

Our buyback and clearance service handles everything. Read more about how buyback offsets clearance costs.

4. Donate or give away

Best for: Lower-value models in fair condition (Joy, older Do chairs) where the return doesn't justify the effort of selling. For higher-value items (Flo, Ara, Cwtch sofas, AFTD seating), selling and donating the proceeds is usually more efficient than donating the physical furniture.

Selling one chair vs selling many

For a single Orangebox Flo in good condition, private sale is worth a try. You might get £150-£250 if you present it well and wait for the right buyer.

For a single Do or Joy, the honest answer is that private sale may not be worth the hassle. These are good chairs, but the per-unit value is modest and the lack of brand recognition means longer listing times. A trade sale or bundling with other furniture is often more practical.

For volume (10+ chairs), trade sale is almost always the right call. You get a single quote, a confirmed collection date, and no ongoing admin.

For large volumes (20+ chairs) or full fit-outs including soft seating and booths, contact us directly. We assess on-site and can typically collect within 5-10 working days.

Why Orangebox holds value despite low brand awareness

Orangebox may not have the name recognition of Herman Miller, but the product quality is genuinely strong. These chairs are designed in Wales, manufactured to commercial EN standards, and specified by the same designers and facilities managers who also choose Steelcase and Herman Miller. In fact, Orangebox is now owned by Steelcase, which gives their products additional backing and parts support.

The Do is one of the most commonly deployed task chairs in UK offices. The Flo is a serious ergonomic performer. The soft seating range (Cwtch, AFTD, Campers & Dens) is among the best-regarded in the UK commercial market. These products are worth recovering, not scrapping.

How to get a quote from Coggin SOS

We buy used Orangebox furniture directly from businesses and individuals across the UK.

Tell us what you have. Model, approximate age, condition, quantity, and your location. Photos help us give an accurate valuation faster.

We'll send you an offer. Based on the model, condition, and current demand. No obligation.

We arrange collection. Our logistics team collects from your site. For single items, we can arrange courier pickup. For bulk, we bring a van.

You get paid. Promptly, as agreed. For clearance projects, the buyback value is credited against your clearance invoice.

Get a buyback quote or call 01995 606414.

What happens to furniture we buy?

Every Orangebox piece we acquire goes through a full refurbishment. We strip it down, replace worn components (gas lifts, arm pads, castors), deep clean all surfaces, re-upholster where needed, and test every mechanism before resale.

A refurbished Do chair or Eva from us goes to a new business at a fraction of the new price and stays in productive use for years. Soft seating pieces like the Cwtch and AFTD are re-upholstered and restored to like-new condition.

Browse our current Orangebox stock to see the standard we deliver.

If a piece can't be refurbished to a sellable standard, we recycle it through approved UK facilities. Nothing goes to landfill.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can you collect?

Typically within 5-10 working days. For urgent clearances, we can move faster. Contact us with your timescales.

Do you buy chairs with worn fabric?

Yes. Fabric condition affects our offer price, but we re-upholster as part of our refurbishment process. A chair with a sound frame and working mechanism is worth buying even if the fabric needs replacing.

We have Orangebox booths and sofas. Can you take those too?

Yes. We actively buy Orangebox soft seating, Campers & Dens booths, and collaborative furniture. These are harder to sell privately but in strong demand from commercial buyers. Get in touch with photos and we'll value them.

Do you only buy Orangebox?

No. We also buy Herman Miller, Steelcase, Humanscale, and other premium brands. If you have a mixed office to clear, contact us and we'll value everything.

How do I identify which Orangebox model I have?

Check the label underneath the seat for the model name and date code. The Do has a distinctive curved plastic back. The Flo has a flexible back that moves with you. The Joy is a simpler, lighter-framed chair. For soft seating, the model name is usually on a label on the underside of the base.

Is it worth selling or should I keep them?

If the chairs are in daily use and comfortable, keep them. Orangebox chairs are built for 15-20 years. If they're sitting unused in storage, sell them. They're depreciating idle, and someone else will get years of use from them.

Isn't Orangebox owned by Steelcase now?

Yes, Steelcase acquired Orangebox in 2018. The brand continues to operate with its own product lines, and the Welsh manufacturing facility is still active. For resale purposes, the Steelcase backing is a positive. It means parts and support remain available for the foreseeable future.

The bottom line

Orangebox furniture is well-designed, well-built, and holds genuine commercial value. The brand's low consumer recognition makes private sale slower and less rewarding than with Herman Miller or Steelcase, which means a specialist buyer is often the most practical route.

Whether it's a handful of Do chairs or a full office fit-out with booths and soft seating, your Orangebox furniture is worth more than a skip. Let someone who knows the brand give you a proper price for it.

Get a buyback quote or call 01995 606414.