If you have priced a furniture package recently, you already know the sticker shock is real. New commercial furniture carries manufacturing, freight and dealer costs that keep moving upward, and a single workstation quote can surprise a finance team that last bought furniture a decade ago. The good news is that new is not your only option. This guide puts real per-station numbers side by side so you can decide where to spend and where to save.
The three pricing tiers explained
Commercial office furniture generally comes in three tiers. Each one solves a different problem.
- Liquidation-grade. Pre-owned furniture sold largely as it came out of a working office, cleaned and sorted by condition. This is the lowest cost per station and often the fastest to get.
- Remanufactured. Pre-owned components that have been reworked for a more uniform appearance. You pay more than liquidation-grade and still far less than new.
- New. Built to order from the manufacturer, with the longest lead time and the highest price.
Office Station sells pre-owned designer furniture from brands such as Herman Miller, Steelcase, Knoll, Haworth, Teknion and Allsteel as an independent reseller. That matters for the comparison below, because you are often comparing the same caliber of product at very different prices.
Commercial office furniture cost per station
Here is how a 6'x6' workstation compares across tiers. These are furniture-only prices and exclude electrical, delivery and professional installation.
| Tier | Price per 6'x6' station | Typical lead time | Savings vs. new |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquidation-grade | $615 | As little as 72 hours (in stock) | $1,305 per station, about 68% |
| Remanufactured | $1,245 | Usually 7 to 14 days | $675 per station, about 35% |
| New | $1,920 | 4 to 6 weeks | Baseline |
Average market rate Prices subject to availability and project pricing.
The gap widens fast as headcount grows. Before any volume pricing, here is what the furniture alone looks like at common project sizes.
| Stations | Liquidation-grade | Remanufactured | New |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | $12,300 | $24,900 | $38,400 |
| 50 | $30,750 | $62,250 | $96,000 |
| 100 | $61,500 | $124,500 | $192,000 |
Average market rate Prices subject to availability and project pricing.
On a 50-station floor, choosing liquidation-grade instead of new frees up $65,250 before you even talk about discounts. That can fund conference rooms, chairs or the electrical work your landlord will not cover.
The line items that are not in the sticker price
Furniture is the biggest number, but it is not the whole budget. Plan for these so the final invoice does not surprise anyone.
Installation
Professional installation runs $95 per workstation with a $495 minimum. For 20 stations that is $1,900. For 100 stations it is $9,500. Installing panel systems yourself can look cheaper on paper, but uneven panels, missing connectors and lost staff days add up quickly.
Delivery
In Greater Phoenix, delivery is $195 for central zones and $295 across the wider metro. Elsewhere in the country, freight is quoted per project, so ask for it early if you are outside Arizona.
Electrical and data
Powered panels need an electrician to hard-wire base feeds, and data cabling is usually a separate vendor. None of the tier prices above include this work. Get a quote from your building's preferred electrician before you commit to a layout.
Space planning
Space planning is free with Office Station. A plan confirms how many stations actually fit, which prevents you from buying ten more than the floor can hold.
How volume pricing changes the math
Larger projects earn a discount on the order: 5% at 20 or more stations, 8% at 50 or more, and 12% at 100 or more. As an example, a 50-station order that totals $62,250 before discount would drop by $4,980 at 8%. If you are close to a threshold, it can be worth pricing a few extra stations for future hires.
Offset the cost with your old furniture
If you are moving or downsizing, your current furniture may help pay for the next space. Office Station provides a written net offer equal to the resale value of your furniture minus the cost to remove it. When the result is positive, you get paid. When it is negative, you know exactly what removal will cost instead of guessing.
Walkthroughs typically happen within 48 hours in Greater Phoenix and within 2 to 3 business days in other markets, with offers delivered within 5 business days. You can run rough numbers first with the liquidation estimator, and if you are vacating a full floor, read how office decommissioning handles e-waste, inventory and broom-clean handback.
Budget checklist before you sign
- Confirm headcount now and in 12 to 24 months.
- Get a free space plan so the station count matches the floor.
- Price at least two tiers for the same layout.
- Add installation at $95 per station ($495 minimum).
- Add delivery or a freight quote.
- Get a separate electrical and data quote.
- Check which volume threshold your order reaches.
- Match lead time to your move-in date: 72 hours, 7 to 14 days or 4 to 6 weeks.
- Understand warranty terms. Manufacturer warranties generally do not transfer to pre-owned furniture.
- Get a net offer on your existing furniture if you are leaving a space.
Which tier should you choose?
Choose new when you need a specific finish, a warranty from the manufacturer, or a product that is simply not available pre-owned. Choose remanufactured when appearance and consistency matter but the budget is fixed. Choose liquidation-grade when speed and cost lead the decision, such as a fast lease start or a growing team that needs seats this month.
Browse the full range of pre-owned office furniture, or email hello@officestation.com with your station count and move date for a side-by-side quote.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial office workstation cost?
For a 6'x6' workstation, furniture only, Office Station prices liquidation-grade at $615, remanufactured at $1,245 and new at $1,920. Those figures exclude electrical, delivery and professional installation, so add those lines when you build a full budget.
Is remanufactured furniture worth the extra cost over liquidation-grade?
It depends on how visible the space is and how much uniformity you need. Liquidation-grade is the lowest cost and can be available in as little as 72 hours when in stock. Remanufactured costs more but typically gives you a more consistent look, with a usual lead time of 7 to 14 days.
Do volume discounts apply to large office projects?
Yes. Volume pricing is 5% at 20 or more stations, 8% at 50 or more and 12% at 100 or more. The quote builder on the used cubicles page shows how the numbers change as you add stations.
Does pre-owned furniture come with a manufacturer warranty?
Generally no. Office Station is an independent reseller, not an authorized dealer, and manufacturer warranties usually do not transfer to pre-owned furniture. Ask about condition grade and inspect samples if long-term coverage matters to your decision.
Can selling my old furniture offset the cost of new furniture?
Often it can. Office Station gives a written net offer equal to the resale value of your existing furniture minus the removal cost. When that number is positive, you are paid, and that money can go toward your next space.
Average market rate Prices subject to availability and project pricing.
