How to Decide if You Should Buy Used or New Office Furniture in Orange County

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Businesses in all industries face the same question: is It better to buy office furniture new or used?

No matter the company, from a digital marketing agency in Mission Viejo, a professional health practice in Fullerton, to a startup tech company in Irvine, one may wonder if you should invest in new or used furniture.

Read on to clarify your decision-making process.

Supporting the Well-Being of Employees and Visitors

Our physical and emotional health is a priority. The purpose of office furniture is to properly support your employees so they’re physically comfortable in handling their tasks.

Clunky chairs, tables that wobble, and height-adjustable desks with worn-out gears are a distraction and they can impact how you sit or stand.

Let’s look closely at office chairs. A chair that’s made well assists in good posture and has the necessary lumbar support to reduce strain on the lower back, knees, and elbows.


Photo: Friant Amenity Seating

Can the quality of used furniture match the quality of new?

You have to make similar comparisons. Not all office chairs that are branded as ergonomic are comparable in quality. 2010 Office Furniture will only sell quality new or used furnishings.

An office chair with an ergonomic design like one from Boss that’s on clearance is built to last and serves executives, mid-level managers, and freelance team members.


Photo: Boss B9471-GY Chair

The Herman Miller Aeron Chair that’s pre-owned is another example of quality used furniture that’s worth purchasing for startup firms or established corporations.

Quality chairs affect employee performance. If you can’t get good quality in a used model, then it’s worth purchasing new ergonomic chairs.


Photo: Rouillard Lead X Chairs

Guest chairs should be comfortable and supportive for a visitor waiting in a lobby or sitting in a conference room. Since a guest may only use the chairs for minutes or perhaps a couple of hours, then the impact on the body isn’t as profound as it is on employees.

The chair should look stylish and have a pleasant appearance to reflect your company’s brand and expertise.

Purchasing used guest or multi-purpose chairs can work just as well as purchasing new ones. See the available choices on the 2010 Office Furniture’s Used Office Chairs page.

Brands like 9 to 5 Seating Used Cydia Guest Chair with a cool, mesh finish fit well in offices for professional consultants, universities, or health offices.

Add a dash of color and a unique style to your office lobby or meeting room with the Cherryman Used Jade Guest Chair.

Sitting stresses our bodies. Purchase office chairs and guest chairs that benefit a person’s well-being.

Supporting Form and Office Functionality

Choosing a workstation, desk, cubicle, and other standard office items has less impact on the body than selecting the correct chair. However, they should fit with the overall style and function well.


Photo: Krug Latitude Height Adjustable Desk

Desks support work by offering enough surface area for reviewing papers or hosting meetings. Workstations and cubicles should be comfortable and welcoming in appearance.

Used desks, workstations, and cubicles come in a variety of styles and colors. If there’s a brand or model you’re interested in, but don’t see on our pages then the 2010 Office Furniture Team will make every effort to procure the item you’d prefer.


Photo: Chessman Emerald Desk

Is buying used worth it? Yes, when the quality exists and the price is a substantial discount.

The AMQ Used Dual Height Adjustable Workstation is an example of a used product that was used on display in a showroom and is about 75% off the cost of the original price.

A conference table is another item that’s often worth buying used.

The Maverick Used Pacifica Conference Table is styled for any professional conference room setting at a fraction of the new retail price.


Photo: Maverick Pacifica Table

Plan Your Space Well

The furnishings you choose, how you arrange them, and the atmosphere you create will impact overall productivity and the employee mindset.

The team at 2010 Office Furniture offers space planning as a service because they’re passionate that a well-planned space will make your employees and visitors feel that you operate in a cohesive manner.

Once you’ve settled on the layout, then it becomes easier to choose the used or new furniture and storage solutions that will meet your needs.

This gives you a competitive edge among the many entrepreneurs and established professionals in Orange County while boosting your own confidence that your organization is run efficiently.

Rely on Our Experience

Trust 2010 Office Furniture to plan your space and meet your furnishing requirements based on our half-century of experience working with the most distinguished brands as our clients in Orange County, Los Angeles County, and the Inland Empire.

Contact us with your needs and we’ll gladly be of service.

Read Also: Plan Your Office Branding for the Employee Experience
Main Photo: Senator Group SetMe Workstations
Resources & Special Thanks to Respective Product Manufacturers: Boss, Cherryman, Friant, Krug, Maverick, Rouillard & Senator 
Group

Reasons to Buy Quality Used Office Furniture in Orange County

Orange County Used Furniture HON Ignition Chair

Buying used office furniture can prove to be a smart money move for startup companies, established businesses, and nonprofits in Orange County. Remember, quality always counts whether you’re buying new or used.

Quality office furnishings are designed to support workers so they can be productive and remain healthy day after day. Companies on a budget and those who are re-branding can benefit from purchasing used office furniture if it’s properly selected.

Refer to these guidelines in choosing what you need.


Photo: 9 to 5 Seating Cydia Chairs

Used Furniture for Startups in Orange County

A 2021 survey published in the Orange County Register says Irvine is the best city in California to start a business. The findings from Wallethub.com cited the overall business environment in Irvine as a major plus along with supportive resources.

Whether you’re starting out of a space in Irvine or any of Orange County’s 34 incorporated cities, buying used furniture can:

  • Let you purchase brand names at lower prices
  • Give you flexibility
  • Test the types of furnishings you think you might like
  • Afford quality brands that will last

Start with quality used furniture. As your business grows and if you need to relocate, bring the used furnishings that you like with you or choose new styles that fit your overall office design.


Photo: Friant Interra Workstations

Used Furniture for Established Businesses and Nonprofits in Orange County

The top industries in Orange County are healthcare, life sciences, information technology, and digital media. Renewable energy and advanced transportation round out the top industries, according to the Orange County Business Council.

If you’re an established brand in one of these or other industries, then you might find that buying specific types of used furniture is the smartest move for you. Specific departments may have a need to fill a space for a new hire or create a space for a freelance worker.

Breakrooms and reception areas are other places where pre-owned chairs, tables, and desks that are in excellent condition can be smart purchases.


Photo: AMQ Tizu Chair

What to Know About Buying Used Office Furniture

Know the purpose for each item and know the value to your team.

Filing cabinets keep the office neat. A durable and attractive filing cabinet is the Maxon Used Lateral File Cabinet with three drawers. Expect this filing cabinet to serve well for years to come. Both laminate and metal finishes are available.

Filing cabinets are a much more static piece of equipment compared to office chairs. We sit for hours at a time and how we sit affects our bodies.

All office chairs aren’t manufactured to the same standards.

Sitting stresses the body. Ergonomic chairs that are easy to adjust will distribute a person’s weight to reduce the risk of strain on the lower back, knees, and elbows.


Photo: 9 to 5 Seating Core Chairs

Promote employee well-being with a pre-owned seating solution like the Herman Miller Aeron Chair. This is a durable chair with lumbar support that’s designed to keep the user cool and comfortable.

Executive desk sets offer a substantial surface area for spreading out. Traditional sitting desks, height-adjustable desks, and workstations in various configurations are available.


Photo: Maverick Apex Desk

Inspect your used furniture like the team does at 2010 Office Furniture:

  • Look at the seams and fabrics of items like guest chairs to make sure the appearance will last
  • Gears on height-adjustable desks should move effortlessly
  • Ensure there are no dents or missing pieces in modular workstations you purchase

Durability is key.

2010 Office Furniture only sells quality products—new and used. Used furnishings can last for years to come.

Check out current supplies under our Used Furniture page and our Liquidation Sale page. It’s updated when we need to make room for new inventory.


Photo: ODS X-Bench Conference Table

Used office furniture that’s designed well can meet your needs, more than pay for itself in a short time, and last for many decades on end.

2010 Office Furniture also offers space planning services as another way to help you plan your office space as a new company and to help established businesses work more efficiently.

We’re Here to Help

Rely on the more than 50 years of experience that the 2010 Office Furniture team has. Our clients are among Southern California’s most distinguished corporations, universities, and small businesses.

Contact us and let us know your needs.

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Main Photo: HON Ignition Task Chair
Resources & Special Thanks to Respective Product Manufacturers: 9to5 Seating, AMQ, Friant, HON, Maverick & ODS