A law office has two audiences. Clients judge the firm by the lobby, the conference room and the office they sit in. Attorneys and staff judge it by whether the desk holds a trial binder, the chair gets them through a ten-hour day and the files are within reach. Good law office furniture has to satisfy both, and it does not have to be bought new to do it.
Office Station sells pre-owned designer furniture from manufacturers including Herman Miller, Steelcase, Knoll, Haworth, Teknion, Kimball and Allsteel. We are an independent reseller, not an authorized dealer, and every piece carries a condition grade so you know what you are buying.
Private office suites for attorneys
Private offices remain the core of most firms, even as support staff and paralegals move to open or hybrid seating. When furnishing attorney offices, plan the full suite rather than individual pieces so finishes and heights match down the hall.
- Desk: A rectangular desk or an L-shaped configuration with a return gives room for a monitor and open files at the same time.
- Credenza or return: Keeps working files and reference materials behind or beside the attorney.
- Storage: Overhead storage, a bookcase or lateral files for active matters.
- Task chair: Long hours make ergonomics a priority. See our pre-owned office chairs.
- Guest seating: Two guest chairs, or a small round table for offices that host client meetings.
Partners' offices often call for wood veneer or higher-end finishes, while associate and paralegal offices can use durable laminate. Mixing finish levels by role is a common way to control cost without making the firm look uneven.
Conference tables for client meetings and depositions
The conference room is where many clients form their first real impression of the firm. It also has practical demands: depositions, mediations and document reviews need a table that seats everyone with space for exhibits, laptops and a court reporter.
When selecting a conference table, confirm the room allows comfortable clearance around the table for chairs to pull out and people to pass behind. Consider power and data access at the table, and pick seating that stays comfortable through a long session. Our conference and meeting furniture page covers sizing and seating in more detail.
Condition grades and lead times
Firms often furnish on a deadline: a lease commencement, a lateral hire group arriving or a new office opening. Pre-owned furniture can shorten that timeline considerably compared with ordering new.
| Tier | What it means | Typical lead time |
|---|---|---|
| Liquidation-grade | Sold as recovered from an office, lowest cost | As little as 72 hours when in stock |
| Remanufactured | Refreshed components for a more uniform look | Usually 7-14 days |
| New | Factory order with your chosen finishes | 4-6 weeks |
Pre-owned pieces are graded A (like new), B (very good) or C (good). Manufacturer warranties generally do not transfer to pre-owned furniture, so review grades and ask about specific items before ordering. Matching sets depend on what inventory is available, so tell us early if you need many identical offices.
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Filing and storage
Even firms that have moved most records to a document management system still keep active paper files. Lateral files are the usual choice because they fit along corridors and in workrooms and hold letter or legal size folders.
What to check on used filing:
- Drawers extend fully and close smoothly under load.
- Locks work and keys are available, or the lock cores can be replaced.
- Anti-tip interlocks function so only one drawer opens at a time.
- Drawer rails or hanging bars fit the folder size your firm uses.
- Finish and height match nearby storage, especially along client-facing hallways.
Staff and paralegal workstations
Assistants, paralegals and intake staff often work at open workstations. A 6'x6' workstation, furniture only, runs $615 liquidation-grade, $1,245 remanufactured or $1,920 new. Volume pricing is 5% off at 20 or more stations, 8% at 50 or more and 12% at 100 or more. Prices exclude electrical, delivery and professional installation. Installation is $95 per workstation with a $495 minimum. Space planning is free.
When the firm moves, merges or downsizes
Firm mergers, lease expirations and a shift to smaller footprints all leave furniture behind. Office Station provides a written net offer equal to the resale value of your furniture minus removal cost; a positive number means the firm is paid. You receive an itemized inventory, and crews can work nights and weekends to avoid disrupting attorneys still working.
Confidentiality matters in a legal move. Retired computers and electronics go through e-waste handling with certificates of data destruction. Before any cabinet, desk or credenza leaves, have staff confirm every drawer is empty of client files; that step is the firm's responsibility and worth a signed checklist.
Learn more about office decommissioning and corporate relocation, or email hello@officestation.com with your floor plan and timeline.
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Frequently asked questions
What furniture does a typical attorney office need?
Most attorney offices include a desk or L-shaped desk, a credenza or return, overhead or lateral storage, an ergonomic task chair and two guest chairs. Larger offices may add a small round table for client meetings. Planning the full suite together keeps finishes consistent.
How quickly can I furnish a new practice or expansion?
It depends on the tier. Liquidation-grade pieces can ship in as little as 72 hours when in stock, remanufactured items usually take 7-14 days, and new furniture typically takes 4-6 weeks. Pre-owned is often the practical choice when a lease start date is fixed.
Do pre-owned pieces carry the manufacturer warranty?
Generally no. Office Station is an independent reseller, not an authorized dealer, and manufacturer warranties generally do not transfer to pre-owned furniture. Condition grades and a careful review of specific pieces help you know what you are getting.
Can you take our old furniture when the firm moves or downsizes?
Yes. Office Station provides a written net offer equal to the resale value of your furniture minus removal cost, with an itemized inventory. Crews can work nights and weekends, and retired electronics go through e-waste handling with certificates of data destruction.
Should law firms buy used file cabinets?
Used lateral files from commercial manufacturers are a cost-effective option for active files. Check that drawers extend fully, locks work and keys are available, and that the cabinets have anti-tip interlocks. Before your old cabinets leave, make sure every drawer has been emptied of client records.
