Speeding Up Project Timelines with Refurbished Office Furniture

Ida Gorecka • December 10, 2024

When office furniture suppliers quote 12-week lead times against your 6-week project deadline, something has to change. Traditional office furniture procurement continues to challenge project timelines, strain budgets, and complicate deliveries.  Not only is this challenging for your project timeline, it's also damaging for the environment. Did you know that over 300 tons of quality office furniture head to UK landfills daily - furniture that could transform your next project's timeline?

Buying Office Furniture: The Problem of Traditional Lead Times 

Every fit-out professional knows the ripple effect of extended furniture lead times. Your carefully planned project schedule starts falling apart the moment suppliers quote three-month delivery windows. Storage facilities fill up with other materials while you wait. Contractors can't complete their work. Clients grow increasingly frustrated. Most importantly, your reputation for delivering on time hangs in the balance. These directly damage your reputation and ability to win the next big project, through no fault of your own! Every week of delay means more overhead, more storage fees, more contractor rescheduling, and more difficult conversations with clients.

The Immediate Availability of Second-Hand Office Furniture

The solution? It's already here. Investing in refurbished office furniture eliminates the manufacturing and shipping delays that plague traditional procurement. While new furniture orders sit in production queues overseas, quality refurbished office chairs and desks can be on their way to your site next week.


At Coggin SOS, we maintain a constantly refreshed stock of premium refurbished office furniture ready to go. No more juggling contractor schedules or paying for extended storage - just quality second-hand furniture when you need it. Looking for executive chairs for that board room you're finishing? They're here, tested, and ready to go.


Get in touch to find out more about our live inventory for your project needs.

How Choosing Refurbished Office Furniture Can Save Costs

Second-hand refurbished office furniture costs less than new for one simple reason: you're not paying for manufacturing, shipping, and extended supply chains. Instead, you're investing in local expertise that transforms high-quality office furniture into assets that match new in appearance and function.


It's all about smart resource allocation. The used office chairs and desks entering our workshop come from office clearances around the UK. Our team restores these pieces to their original specifications, replacing any worn components and rebuilding mechanisms where needed. 


We back everything with a 12-month warranty, showing our confidence in the restoration work and durability. 

Meeting Client Needs and ESG Requirements

Today's clients want solutions that work on multiple levels. Beyond schedule and budget targets, they need proof of environmental responsibility and sustainable practices. Refurbished furniture delivers measurable benefits across all areas, helping meet strict environmental targets and green building requirements.


At Coggin SOS, every project we work on receives detailed environmental impact reports, proving its sustainability contribution. As environmental factors influence more contract decisions, this documented responsibility gives you an edge. You can show real environmental benefits alongside cost savings and faster completion - exactly what environmentally conscious clients want to see.

Make Your Next Office Furniture Project Count

Every day, fit-out companies across the UK watch their profits erode while waiting for office furniture. Project managers coordinate around delays, storage costs mount, and margins shrink - all while perfectly good office furniture sits unused in other offices.


Tomorrow, another fit-out company will start that same cycle. They'll quote 12 weeks, cross their fingers, and hope their client understands.


But you're still reading. Which means you're looking for something different.


Visit our showroom and see what happens when you stop waiting for furniture and start delivering results. Or contact us to see just how much time (and costs) you could save on your next project.

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.