Is Buying Used Cubicles Right for Your Office?
Considering new cubicles for your office? The price tag might make you rethink—top brands like Steelcase, Herman Miller, or Knoll run $2,500-$4,000 per station, even with sizable orders of 25 or more stations. Used cubicles offer a smarter path, slashing costs, speeding setup, and matching quality—without landfill guilt. Here’s why they’re worth a look for businesses big and small, from startups to firms like Big Time Law with their 7-station transformation.
Cost Savings That Count
New cubicles hit hard, running anywhere from $2,500-$4,000 per station from top brands like Steelcase, Herman Miller, or Knoll when buying sizable quantities of 25 or more. It’s even worse for small orders—anything less than 5 stations. New manufacturers punish low volumes with terrible discounts because they’d rather not bother—think $4,000 or more per station, plus $100-$300 shipping for 1-5 stations. Scale up to 5-25 stations, and you still won’t touch their best pricing—$3,500-$4,000 per station even from mid-market lines. Only at 25 or more and you still may have to toss in chairs, desks, or conference tables to hit $2,500-$3,500 with options like sit-to-stand or glass. Used cubicles? $400-$1,000 per station—even for just 2—no volume games. Take 8 stations—new 6x6s with sit-to-stand, frameless glass, and storage hit $4,200 each, totaling $33,600, not including delivery or installation. Used, same brands and features drop to $950-$1,500—$7,600-$12,000—saving $21,600-$26,000. Hidden perk? Used installs can cost less—pre-assembled parts cut labor. The catch? Colors aren’t custom—but refurbished quality, cleaned to a 6-month-new shine, often with lifetime warranties from reputable dealers, wipes out any downside. Moving or upgrading? Trade in existing furniture for 5-10% credit—King’s Hawaiian tapped this advantage.
Faster Than New—Way Faster
New cubicles crawl—6-8 week waits from manufacturers stall your setup. Used? 1-2 weeks shipping, 2-4 installed—an industry edge. 3D renderings in 1-3 days show fit and style with custom layouts—no delays, just results. Speed without sacrifice—50-60% of buyers agree.
Quality That Holds Up
Used doesn’t mean worn—refurbished cubicles, inspected and fixed, match new quality—same durability from top brands. Cleaned to a 6-month-new shine with lifetime warranties from dealers, they’re built to last. No quality loss—50-60% choose used for lasting value.
Good for the Planet
Office waste piles up—17 billion pounds hit landfills yearly, per the EPA. Used cubicles divert that—6×6 or 8×8 reused, even in lots of 25 or more, cuts carbon versus new production. Businesses from Miami to Charlotte green up—17 billion pounds lighter, one office at a time.
Why It Makes Sense
Big savings—$1,000 vs. $4,000—fast setup in 2-4 weeks, new-like quality, eco-friendly—used cubicles win. 2 stations or 50+, they fit. Tax perks? Our 2025 tax blog covers deductions—$2,520 via Section 179 for $12,000 spent. Explore our site—your office upgrade’s waiting!
