Frequently Asked Questions About Buying Used Office Furniture

My Used Furniture is a place to buy office desks, chairs, tables and storage, with reception furniture available in its own collection. The useful starting point is the work and space you need the furniture to support.

Choose the actual pieces rather than assuming a photographed room is sold as a complete setup. Our delivery information should be read alongside the product details, particularly for large units or restricted access. Ask about dismantling or included fittings before placing the order if they determine whether the furniture will work for you.

Sources: MUF: current delivery information

Yes. Buying used office furniture can be a good way to put your budget into better suited pieces rather than paying for everything to be new. It is particularly useful when a desk, cupboard or chair is still sound and the wear is mainly cosmetic.

The saving is real only when the furniture is complete, suitable and affordable to get into place. Include delivery and any repairs in the cost. For a larger order, also establish whether there are enough matching pieces and what happens if you need more later. Used does not have to mean compromised, but the actual item matters more than an original catalogue photograph.

My Used Furniture's office desks, chairs and storage can also be used to plan a home workspace. They are worth considering when you want working adjustments or substantial construction without choosing a decorative matching set first.

In a compact room, measure desk depth, arm clearance and the delivery route carefully. A filing pedestal can keep paperwork near the desk, while a separate cupboard may preserve more leg space. Read the actual item details and condition rather than assuming every commercial piece will fit a domestic room.

For premium seating, Herman Miller, Steelcase and Knoll are useful names to include in your research. For a compact home desk, a product such as IKEA's MICKE serves a different need and budget. The best brand for one part of the office does not have to supply everything else.

Our recommendation is to spend where the furniture affects everyday use. Put attention into the chair you sit in, the desk space you work on and storage that fits your contents. A mixed setup with the right pieces is more useful than a matching branded set that compromises all three.

Sources: Herman Miller: Aeron Classic and Remastered · Steelcase: Leap features and options · Knoll: Generation design and specification · IKEA UK: MICKE 802.130.74

Put together a clear inventory before approaching buyers: photographs, dimensions, quantities, brand labels and any damage. Include the floor the furniture is on, lift access and the date it needs to leave.

For a few desirable pieces, selling individually may recover more money. For an office full of mixed furniture, a dealer or clearance assessment can be more practical because collection and handling are part of the problem. At My Used Furniture, our service information is the starting point for an enquiry. An assessment is needed before a purchase offer or collection cost can be confirmed.

Sources: MUF and Oneplace2save: clearance and recovery

If the furniture is still usable, consider resale, a dealer assessment or a reuse organisation before arranging disposal. Provide photographs, dimensions, quantities and access details so that collection and handling can be assessed.

Our clearance service information is a relevant starting point for an office furniture enquiry. It does not mean every item will be purchased or collected free. Selling one desirable chair is a different job from clearing a room of mixed furniture. For damaged items, confirm an appropriate disposal route rather than assuming a charity can accept them.