When your company already runs on Steelcase Montage, replacing the whole floor to add a handful of people rarely makes sense. Buying used Steelcase Montage lets you grow into the system you have. The challenge is that "Montage" on a listing does not guarantee a piece will fit your stations. Heights, hardware, finishes and electrical components all need to line up, and the only reliable way to get there is to start with a clear record of what you own.
Step 1: Document your existing install
Before you look at inventory, spend 30 minutes gathering the details below. Doing this once saves a lot of back-and-forth and reduces the chance of a delivery that does not fit.
| What to record | How to capture it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Panel heights | Tape measure from floor to top of each height you use | Mismatched heights break sightlines and connections |
| Panel widths | Measure each width in a typical run | Determines how new runs meet existing ones |
| Connector hardware | Close-up photos where panels meet, including corners | Hardware is the most common compatibility question |
| Worksurface depth and shape | Measure depth and note straight, corner or extended shapes | Keeps new stations consistent with the room |
| Power and data components | Photos of the base or wherever power runs, plus the feed point | Your electrician needs to know what connects |
| Fabric, tile and laminate | Daylight photos, plus any finish labels you can find | Drives finish matching and remanufacturing decisions |
| Storage | Photos of pedestals and overheads | Matching storage finishes is easy to overlook |
Step 2: Decide how exact the match needs to be
Not every expansion needs a perfect match, and being clear about that widens your options.
- Structural match only. The added stations must connect and stand at the right heights, but the finish can differ. This is the easiest to source and works well for a new team cluster.
- Close visual match. The stations should read as the same system from across the room. Remanufactured stations are often the practical path here.
- Exact match within an existing run. The new station sits between existing ones and must be indistinguishable. This is the hardest to source pre-owned, so be prepared for longer searches or for new components.
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Step 3: Pick a tier for the added stations
Office Station prices a furniture-only 6'x6' workstation in three tiers. Prices exclude electrical, delivery and professional installation, and Montage-specific quotes depend on the components you need.
| Tier | 6'x6' price | Lead time | Matching fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquidation-grade | $615 | As little as 72 hours in stock | Structural match, finish as available |
| Remanufactured | $1,245 | Usually 7-14 days | Better odds of a close visual match |
| New | $1,920 | 4-6 weeks | Specific finishes when pre-owned will not do |
Average market rate Prices subject to availability and project pricing.
Condition grades apply to pre-owned pieces: A is like new, B is very good and C is good. When you are matching an older install, a grade B piece sometimes blends better than a grade A piece, because it shows similar light wear to the stations around it.
Step 4: Plan the layout around the seams
Where the new stations meet the old ones is where mismatches show. A few layout moves reduce that risk:
- Add stations at the end of a run or as their own pod rather than in the middle.
- Use a wall, column or aisle as a natural break between existing and added stations.
- Move your best-condition existing stations to high-visibility spots and put added stations where they are seen less.
- Keep panel heights consistent within a sightline, even if finishes change.
Free space planning is available, and it is a good time to decide whether any existing stations should be reconfigured at the same time. Installation is $95 per workstation with a $495 minimum, so combining an expansion and a reconfiguration into one visit is usually more efficient than two.
Step 5: Coordinate electrical early
Workstation pricing does not include electrical. If your added stations need power, involve your building and a licensed electrician before delivery day. Share the photos of your existing power components and feed points so they can confirm what will connect and what additional work is needed.
Delivery and scheduling
In Greater Phoenix, delivery is $195 for central zones and $295 for the wider metro. Everywhere else nationwide, freight is quoted per project. If your building limits work to after hours or requires a certificate of insurance and freight elevator reservations, mention it up front so scheduling accounts for it.
If you are retiring part of the install
Sometimes a Montage expansion in one office happens alongside a closure in another. Stations you no longer need may have resale value. Office Station's liquidation service gives a written net offer, which is resale value minus removal cost, and an itemized inventory. For a full closeout, see corporate relocation and office decommissioning.
Office Station sells pre-owned Steelcase as an independent reseller and is not an authorized dealer. Manufacturer warranties generally do not transfer to pre-owned furniture. Browse all used cubicles or email hello@officestation.com with your measurements.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make sure used Montage will connect to my stations?
Document your existing install first: panel heights and widths, connector hardware, worksurface depths, power components and finishes. Send those measurements and photos with your request so the pieces can be checked against what you have before anything ships.
What if an exact fabric or laminate match is not available?
You have a few options. You can place the added stations as a separate cluster with a deliberate accent finish, choose remanufactured stations, or use the new pieces in less visible areas and move your best-matching existing stations forward.
How quickly can added stations arrive?
Liquidation-grade stations in stock can be ready in as little as 72 hours. Remanufactured stations usually take 7 to 14 days, and new furniture typically takes 4 to 6 weeks.
Can Office Station reconfigure my current stations while adding new ones?
Installation is $95 per workstation with a $495 minimum, and free space planning can help you decide how existing and added stations fit together. Describe any reconfiguration in your request so it can be scoped along with the new stations.
Will the added pieces carry a Steelcase warranty?
Generally, no. Office Station is an independent reseller, not an authorized Steelcase dealer, and manufacturer warranties generally do not transfer to pre-owned furniture.
Average market rate Prices subject to availability and project pricing.
