Steelcase panel systems are some of the most common workstations you will find on the secondary market, which is good news if you are furnishing an office on a budget. The catch is that "used Steelcase cubicles" can mean anything from a lightly used station pulled from a recent liquidation to a fully refreshed unit with new fabric and worksurfaces. Price, lead time and appearance vary a lot between those options, so it pays to know which tier fits your project before you request a quote.
The three tiers compared
Office Station prices workstations in three tiers. The numbers below are for a 6'x6' workstation, furniture only. Electrical, delivery and professional installation are not included.
| Tier | 6'x6' price (furniture only) | Typical lead time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquidation-grade | $615 | As little as 72 hours when in stock | Fast move-ins, tight budgets, back-office and call center rows |
| Remanufactured | $1,245 | Usually 7 to 14 days | Client-facing floors where you want a fresher, consistent look |
| New | $1,920 | 4 to 6 weeks | Specific finishes or configurations you cannot find pre-owned |
Average market rate Prices subject to availability and project pricing.
The gap between liquidation-grade and new is $1,305 per station. On a 40-station floor that difference is more than $52,000 before volume pricing, which is why many teams mix tiers: remanufactured stations up front, liquidation-grade stations in operations areas.
Liquidation-grade
These stations come out of corporate office liquidations and are cleaned, sorted and graded. You get the original panels, worksurfaces and components as they were used. Expect normal wear such as minor scuffs on edges or slight fabric fading. The advantage is speed and price. If you need seats filled next week, this is usually the answer.
Remanufactured
Remanufactured stations start from the same pre-owned Steelcase components but get more work before they reach you, typically refreshed surfaces and fabric so the run looks uniform. It costs roughly double liquidation-grade and takes a week or two longer, but it closes much of the visual gap with new.
New
New makes sense when you need an exact finish, a configuration that is not available pre-owned, or a large matched run in a specific color. Plan for 4 to 6 weeks and the highest cost per station.
What a full project actually costs
The furniture price is only part of the budget. Here is how to build a realistic number:
- Furniture: the tier price per station from the table above.
- Volume pricing: 5% off at 20 or more stations, 8% at 50 or more, 12% at 100 or more.
- Installation: $95 per workstation, with a $495 minimum.
- Delivery: $195 in central Greater Phoenix or $295 across the metro. Outside Greater Phoenix, freight is quoted per project anywhere in the country.
- Electrical: not included. Powered panels still need a licensed electrician to connect base feeds to your building.
- Space planning: free.
Example: 24 liquidation-grade 6'x6' stations in central Phoenix. Furniture is 24 x $615 = $14,760, less 5% volume pricing = $14,022. Installation adds 24 x $95 = $2,280, and central delivery adds $195. That brings the total to $16,497 before electrical. The same 24 stations new would be $43,776 in furniture alone after the same discount.
What to check on used Steelcase cubicles
Steelcase has produced several panel system families over the years, and not every part works with every other part. Before you buy, confirm these points:
- Product family and generation. Panels from the same family generally connect cleanly. Mixing families or generations can mean mismatched heights, connectors or trim.
- Panel heights. Decide what you want for privacy and light. Lower panels open up a floor, taller panels cut noise and distraction. Make sure every run you order matches.
- Power and data. If you want powered panels, confirm the electrical components are included and compatible with each other, and plan for an electrician to make the building connection.
- Worksurface condition. Look at edges and corners, which take the most wear. Check that surfaces sit flat on their supports.
- Fabric and finish. Ask for photos of actual panels, not catalog shots, so you know how consistent the color will look across a row.
- Storage components. Overheads, pedestals and lateral files add cost. Confirm they are in the quote and have working locks and keys if you need them.
- Complete hardware. Connectors, brackets and end caps should ship with the stations. Missing hardware stalls an install.
Warranty and dealer status
Office Station is an independent reseller of pre-owned Steelcase furniture, not an authorized Steelcase dealer. Manufacturer warranties generally do not transfer to pre-owned furniture. That is a normal tradeoff for buying used, and it is a big part of why the prices are so much lower. The best protection is knowing the condition grade and inspecting the components listed above before your stations arrive.
How to choose a tier
Start with your move-in date. If it is less than two weeks away, liquidation-grade in stock is the realistic path. If you have a couple of weeks and the space is visible to clients, remanufactured is usually worth the extra cost. If you have a month or more and a specific design requirement, new is on the table.
Then look at the budget per seat. Many offices land on a blend, and a free space plan makes it easy to see which rows get which tier. You can also browse pre-owned office furniture to match storage and tables, and pair stations with pre-owned office chairs so the whole floor ships together.
If you are on the other side of the equation and have Steelcase cubicles to remove, our office furniture liquidation service gives you a written net offer: resale value minus removal cost. Local cubicle pages such as used cubicles in Phoenix cover delivery zones in Greater Phoenix.
Frequently asked questions
Are used Steelcase cubicles covered by 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. Ask about condition grades and inspect the parts that matter most before you commit.
How much does a used 6x6 Steelcase cubicle cost?
For a 6'x6' workstation, furniture only, liquidation-grade runs $615, remanufactured runs $1,245 and new runs $1,920. Those prices exclude electrical, delivery and professional installation.
How fast can I get used Steelcase cubicles?
Liquidation-grade stations that are in stock can ship in as little as 72 hours. Remanufactured stations usually take 7 to 14 days, and new stations take 4 to 6 weeks.
Can I mix used Steelcase panels with the panels I already have?
Sometimes, but not always. Panel systems within a product family often connect, while different families and generations may use different connectors, heights and electrical. Share your existing panel details and we will tell you what is realistic before you order.
Do you install Steelcase cubicles?
Yes. Installation is $95 per workstation with a $495 minimum. Greater Phoenix delivery is $195 central or $295 metro, and freight elsewhere in the country is quoted per project.
Average market rate Prices subject to availability and project pricing.
