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Sell Your Old Office Furniture

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Are you needing to sell gently used office furniture?

Here at Office Furniture Outlet, we regularly buy used office furniture from companies all over the East Coast.  We are constantly looking for items to add to our vast inventory of cubicles, desks, chairs, and so much more.

If your company has office furniture to sell, don’t hesitate to give us a call for an asset valuation at (757) 855-2800.

You could also send us an e-mail with pictures of the items your company wants to sell at contact@ofova.com.

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How to Promote Trust with your Office Design

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According to the article by Kath Walters, the way that an office is designed can enhance or undermine trust between everyone in the workplace.  Trust in the workplace is extremely important- Not having it leads to low morale, lots of micromanagement, and other factors that discourage people from doing their jobs.

When employees see that their boss has a huge office that he’s rarely in, while they slave away in tiny spaces, their trust diminishes.  Would you perform your best work for a company that you feel doesn’t value you? To fix the issue, you must promote fairness.  Employees deserve to have the latest technology, comfortable seating, and an adequate space to work in.  Communication is key, so go for designs that will promote clear communication.

These days, everyone in the office wants the same thing; The article states that trust level drops when someone has better quality furniture than others. If you want to have a nice chair for everyone, you can do that affordably by buying used office furniture.   If you’re looking for a great place to buy from, Office Furniture Outlet has the largest office furniture inventory in Hampton Roads.  We provide affordable new and used furniture and offer a range of services including space planning and design installation.  Let us assist you in building up that office trust!

Read the full article here

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Five Best Office Chairs

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Need to know what to look for in a good office chair?  The article below gives great insight on 5 top office chairs.  We find that you don’t really know a chair until you sit in it. So get out to a retailer and  try them out.  You can visit Office Furniture Outlet’s showroom where you will find multiple styles of used office chairs in stock. One of our trained staff members can help you find the right chair for you.

Office Furniture Outlet used office furniture selection is one of the largest in Hampton Roads.  If you can’t find what you are looking for in our used inventories we sell new office furniture as well.  We have been outfitting the Hampton Roads business community for over 18 years!  Come by our 10,000 square foot showroom and find all your office chair. For more information visit our web site at www.ofova.com or give us a call at (757) 855-2800.

From LifeHacker.com
by Alan Henry

You spend hours at a time at your desk, so hopefully you’re sitting in a comfortable chair. If not, it might be time for an upgrade. This week, we wanted to know which office chairs you thought were the best of breed, either because they offer great value, great comfort, or great ergonomics. Here are the top five, based on your nominations.

Earlier in the week, we asked you which office chairs you thought were the best of breed—the ones you’d suggest to anyone with a home office or who just spends a lot of time at their desk. We tallied up those nominations and picked out the top five in the category:

The poll is closed and the votes are counted! To see which of the top five you decided was the absolute best, head over to our weekly hive five followup post to see and discuss the winner!

Herman Miller Aeron

Probably one of the most famous office chairs in the world, the Aeron chair set a new standard for ergonomics and comfort when it was released. It also set a new bar for price: new models retail for over $1200, although they can usually be found in the $6-800 range, cheaper if you buy used from individuals or office supply stores. The Aeron’s design is so popular that companies around the world order them by the hundreds, and the Aeron has a permanent installment at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Even though it looks sharp and is extremely comfortable, it was initially designed in 1994, and recent studies that point out the dangers of sitting for eight hours at a time also note that the Aeron may not be as ergonomic as we’d hoped over long sitting sessions. Still, it has a huge fan base, is comfortable, adapts to virtually anyone who sits in it, gives up foam and padding for woven mesh, and is highly customizable.

Herman Miller Embody

The Embody, Herman Miller’s next generation office chair, was designed by one of the original designers of the Aeron. It takes a more modern approach, and hones in on ergonomics and full-back support. Any complaints about the Aeron’s ergonomics were largely addressed in the Embody, as it’s back can be independently adjusted and moved separately from the base and arms of the chair. It’s still a pricey model, running retail between $1000 and $1500 depending on the finish, color, and fabric you choose, but it’s easily one of the most comfortable chairs you’ll ever sit in. The back conforms to your shape using what Herman Miller calls “Pixelated Mesh,” with multiple points of flexibility all along the length of the chair back. Some people complain the Embody has subpar lumbar support due to its spine-like back, and its controls and settings are a bit more complicated than the Aeron, but—full disclosure—as someone who owns one, it’s the best chair I’ve ever owned.

Steelcase Leap

The Steelcase Leap earned praise from many of you for being more affordable than some other options, its sturdy, long-lasting construction, and its incredible customization options. The Leap is a bit more of a task chair than some others, but it’s exceptionally comfortable, and the design makes sure your whole back is supported, even in the non-high-back models. It was designed with ergonomics in mind, and a special breathable foam padding that airs itself out through special slots on the back and bottom of the chair so it doesn’t get too hot during long work sessions. Rather than conform to you, Steelcase designers gave you individual control over everything from the arm height to the seat depth, so the Leap at your desk really is just for you. They retail for close to $1100, but they can easily be found in the $7-900 range new, even cheaper used. I was lucky enough to sit in a Leap every day at my last job, and it’s just as sturdy and customizable as the marketing promos say, and comfortable over long periods, too.

Raynor Ergohuman

The Raynor Ergohuman series was designed primarily for people who sit in their chairs for long periods of time working long hours. The design may not win any artsy awards, but its customizable components, add-ons, and independent control over the seat height, arm height, headrest, and rocker tension are impressive. Many of you praised the breathable mesh and leather upholstery, high back, and comfortable headrest. The Ergohuman also features a slightly wider seat pan than most other chairs, perfect for…wider butts, as it were. The series isn’t just for the wider among us though—it’s ideal for taller folks who want decent back support as well. Raynor just unveiled the Ergohuman v2, which offers a number of improvements in design, ergonomics, and weight capacity. The v1 will run you between $6-700, and the v2 between $7-800 retail.

IKEA Markus

The $199 IKEA Markus is a high-backed chair that comes in a variety of colors and your choice of leather or padded fabric, with a mesh back for breathability. Compared to some of the others here, the Markus is lacking in features and customizability, but if you sit in one for a while, you’ll find it remarkably comfortable (I was thinking about getting one myself before I got my Embody.) It is height adjustable and can tilt and lock, but don’t expect to independently adjust the armrest width or height, or change the seat depth. The curved design and the mesh back to support your back, however, and the seat pan isn’t really deep enough for you to slouch or sit improperly, so it does enforce good posture. If you’re on a budget but want a quality desk chair, it’s a great bang-for-your-buck office chair.

via Five Best Office Chairs.

Used Office Furniture Creating a Contemporary Look

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Security Company uses all pre-owned furniture in office design.

Security Company Utilizes Used Office Furniture to Create Contemporary Look

Companies are beginning to realize the economic, ergonomic and aesthetic value of used office furniture in creating a contemporary workspace.

“Everything here is pre-owned but it’s very difficult to tell and we are very happy with the way everything turned out.”

King of Prussia, PA PRWEB November 16, 2012

Offices of the future are beginning to evolve. They are becoming more mobile, more ergonomic and colorful. Gone are the neutral colors, one stationary monitor and fixed surroundings. Workstations of the future are equipped with monitor arms, adjustable height and mobile work surfaces, plug-and-play abilities, keyboard trays, and more. Employers are beginning to focus more on employee efficiency and health in regards to their business’ office furniture.

NextGEN Security, a supplier of security products, access controls, and video surveillance equipment, understands the importance of efficient and ergonomic office furniture. They also realize the value in purchasing used office furniture in the current economic environment, which is why they turned to EthoSource, a used office furniture supplier, to help outfit their offices in King of Prussia, PA and San Antonio, TX.

EthoSource, a nationwide office furniture liquidator, handles high-end office furniture from all across the US. Many times,the furniture is in like-new condition or has very minimal wear and tear. This provides a great opportunity for businesses to purchase quality office furniture at a fraction of the price compared to new.

With employee productivity and cost savings at the forefront, EthoSource was able to deliver exactly what NextGEN was looking for. NextGEN’s new offices were outfitted with pre-owned Vitra office desks, which are the epitome of office efficiency. “The quality of the desks and all of the accessories are fantastic. We really like the desks because they are an all in one encompassing product where we have lighting, computer stations, monitor arms, everything in one. In addition to that we really like that everything is mobile, so we can change and move things without a lot of difficulty.” Frank Brewer, CEO of NextGEN, explained.

Brewer also enjoyed that all of the office furniture they purchased is pre-owned. “In the economic environment we were looking to buy pre-owned furniture because we thought that would be a good way to go. We’ve been very happy with the quality of what we see. Everything here is pre-owned but it’s very difficult to tell and we are very happy with the way everything turned out.”Along with purchasing pre-owned Vitra desks, NextGEN received pre-owned Haworth Zody task chairs, Vitra conference tables, and Knoll Brno chairs.

Brewer, with a new, efficient and aesthetically pleasing office is pleased with the outcome of the office furniture project and the job EthoSource has done. “I would recommend EthoSource to others especially with the state of the economy. There is an abundance of pre-owned furniture in the market and I think EthoSource knows how to find quality product and deliver it to their customers.”

via Security Company Utilizes Used Office Furniture to Create Contemporary Look.

Buying Office Furniture? Read The Startup Tips from Millionaire Entrepreneurs

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Starting a new business can be costly. One way to save money is to buy used office furniture. In fact,  Entrepreneur.com’s recent article 7 Frugal Startup Tips from Millionaire Entrepreneurs stated Brett D. Reizen, CEO of Entertainment Benefits Group, didn’t purchase new office furniture for the first six years.

Office Furniture Outlet is Hampton Roads largest used office furniture retailer. Retailing regionally liquidated office furniture back into work environments. With warehouses full of quality-used office furniture, including case goods, file cabinets, desks, workstations, chairs, credenzas and much more.

Office Furniture Outlet is a full service office furniture retailer and offers the following commercial furniture services:

• Space Planning, Design & Installation
• Sales, Leasing & Rentals of Discounted Office Furniture
• Moving & Prompt Delivery Services
• Refinishing, Refurbishing & on site Repair and Maintenance
• The Purchase of Gently Used Office Furniture

With 20 years of experience Office Furniture Outlet takes pride in helping businesses select the right furniture within a given budget. We offer new and used products, purchase or leasing and consult with our clients to provide turn-key office furniture solutions.

Give us a call so we can help you with your next office furniture purchase. (757) 855-2800

7 Frugal Startup Tips from Millionaire Entrepreneurs | Entrepreneur.com

You don’t win in business by wasting money. Even the most successful entrepreneurs pinched pennies in the early days–and many still do. Here, several multimillionaires share their best cost-cutting tips when you’re trying to get your startup off the ground.

1. Cash in credit card rewards. Before the success of the George Forman grill super-charged sales at his direct-response television marketing firm, Rick Cesari became resourceful in using his credit card points to buy event tickets or thank high-performing employees by sending them on weekend getaways. Today, the founder of Seattle, Wash.-based Cesari Direct, charges between $125,000 to $200,000 on an Alaska Airlines Visa Signature card, and still uses the rewards to save several thousand dollars each year on employee perks at his $5 million company.

Related: Three Things to Know About Business Credit Cards

2. Skip the fancy furniture. “I didn’t buy new furniture for the first six years I was in business,” says Brett D. Reizen, CEO of Entertainment Benefits Group, LLC, Aventura, Florida, a $100 million provider of travel and entertainment services. Of course, you can start by checking out local used furniture shops or search on Craigslist. There are also furniture rental services like CORT, which can reduce the upfront cash you need to outfit your office. It also sells that rental furniture at deep discounts when clients are done with it. Find more online at CubeClerk, an office furniture marketplace.

3. Recycle and reuse shipping supplies. Even though his online garden supply retail business, Growers House, skyrocketed to $2 million in revenue in its first nine months, founder Nate Lipton only spent $300 on shipping supplies. Whenever the Tucson, Ariz.-based business receives its shipments it turns around and reuses all the boxes. If you’re shipping via Priority Mail, the U.S. Postal Service also offers free boxes and envelopes. Of course, there are discount cardboard box sellers, such as UsedCardboardBoxes.com, you can turn to as well.

Related: Five Tips for Saving Money on Shipping

4. Be creative about space. Instead of springing for a posh office to sell RetroFitness health club franchises, founder Eric Casaburi used an extra room in one of his health clubs. It wasn’t pretty, he says, but it saved him more than $10,000 in office rent and also fit with the company’s bare-bones brand image. Co-working spaces are another option to cut costs. Cambridge, Mass.-based HubSpot was headquartered in a Boston co-working space until it hit 100 employees, sharing conference rooms, coffee machines, and even a receptionist and phone system. LooseCubes and CityFeet are good directories of shared and co-working office spaces.

Related: How Small Shops Economize by Sharing Space

5. Check out deal sites. Liz Gaspari, co-founder of Gaspari Nutrition, an $8 million nutritional supplements company based in Lakewood, N.J., uses daily deal sites like Groupon and LivingSocial to offer employee perks. Whether it’s through discounted meals and shows or gym memberships, the coupons have saved the company hundreds of dollars, she says. When it comes to business purchases, sites like RapidBuyr and Bizydeal can help you save on computers, office furniture and supplies, and even training courses.

6. Cross-train employees. Startups are no place for a “that’s not my job” attitude. After Jeff Platt began to train employees to fill multiple roles at his Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Parks, he saved more than 5 percent on payroll for the $15.7 million Los Angeles-based recreation company. Casaburi did the same thing at RetroFitness, attending his first International Franchise Association trade show with the manager of one of his gyms acting as a franchise sales representative. “Having employees move from hat to hat to hat saves you money and keeps your operations lean,” he says.

Related: 10 Free Online Resources for Business Tech

7. Do your own research. In his boot-strapping startup days, Casaburi also used to conduct his own market reach by sitting in parking lots of prospective locations and counting the car and foot traffic to see if there was enough activity to support a new gym. He analyzed every metric, such as population, vehicle and foot traffic, and other aspects of his most successful locations and tried to find locations that had similar activity and characteristics. Now that he’s staffed up, he no longer does this himself, but he estimates he’s saved more than $100,000 per year in salary or consulting fees before he hired help. Instead of hanging out in parking lots, you can take advantage of technology like ZoomProspector, a free service that lets you find communities by parameters like community size, education levels, and recent job growth.

via 7 Frugal Startup Tips from Millionaire Entrepreneurs | Entrepreneur.com.

Can’t Afford a New Herman Miller Aeron Chair? Then Buy One Used

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Office Furniture Outlet has liquidated 12 Used Herman Miller Aeron Chairs. Buying used office furniture is a great way to save 60% to 90% off list price. Herman Miller’s Aeron chairs are known for their sleek modern design but they are popular because they are so comfortable. The chairs comfort stems from its ergonomic features, which add to the sticker price however, the sleek design make the chair irresistible.

The secret to owning an Aeron chair on the cheap is buying one used.  Office Furniture Outlet liquidated Aeron’s on a regular basis and we can’t seem to keep them on the floor.  That is why we recently opted to liquidate 12 of them from a local Hampton Roads office.

The Aeron’s popularity comes from being highly adjustable and allowing for natural positioning for health and productivity (ergonomics). Aeron chairs are designed with ergonomics in mind even the trademark mesh seat is an ergonomic feature. The mesh contours the body for ultimate snug support. The mesh is softer and offers ventilation vastly different than a generic office chair. Another ergonomic feature is Aeron’s contained suspension system that allows for up, down, tilt forward & backwards adjustments to regulate height and angle. Seat tilt has been noted to help decompression of the lower back. The Aeron also has synchro-tilt management where the backrest will recline at a faster rate than the seat to offer maximum positioning for the back and neck. The armrest move forward, back, up and down as well.

All of Aeron’s Ergonomic features can be fine-tuned to the chair owner’s specifications. Aeron chairs are more than a good-looking chair they are designed from top to bottom with workplace ergonomics in mind.

If you have wanted to purchase an Aeron chair for less now is a great time to come in test drive or  ’test sit’ one. Stop by our 10,000 Sq. Ft. showroom in Norfolk’s Industrial Park – 1124-B Kingwood Ave, Norfolk, VA 23502 or give us a call at (757) 855-2800.

Harvest Time: Liquidated Office Furniture

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During Fall one may think about harvesting vegetables but here at Office Furniture Outlet we are harvesting large tractor trailer loads of used office furniture. If you are in the market for office desks and chairs you will need to come down and check out our fully loaded 10,000 sq ft Showroom.  The Showroom has furniture that will fit any taste and can accommodate all budgets.

We have put together a video of just some of the recent liquidated used office furniture that has come in.

Office Furniture Outlet offers the largest used office furniture inventory in the Hampton Roads area. We carry top office furniture brands such as Global, Herman Miller, Steelcase, National, Space Seating, Sit-On-It and many more.  Stop by our showroom at 1124-B Kingwood Ave, Norfolk, VA 23502 to view our inventory.  Need directions?  Click Here

via Liquidated-Office-Furniture 10-2013 – YouTube.

Where Can I Buy Used Office Furniture?

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Office Furniture Outlet regularly buys used office furniture from companies that span the East Coast. We are constantly updating our used office furniture inventories on a weekly basis. If you are in need of office furniture give us a call at (757) 855-2800 or visit us on the web at www.OFOVA.com.

Helpful tips on how to find used office furniture below.

Where can I buy used office furniture?

Internet – The Internet has become a major platform for buying and selling merchandise today. Check online for used furniture dealers. There are websites dealing exclusively in used office furniture at reasonable rates. It is recommended that you physically examine the piece of furniture you wish to buy. Do not purchase based on what you see in just pictures.

Advertisements – Look out for advertisements in the local dailies and magazines. Visit nearby furniture stores and there are bound to be pamphlets and flyers advertising used office furniture.

Vendors – Contact your local used furniture vendor. He may have stock of used office furniture or will at least be able to guide you to the right person.

Auctions – With recession, a lot of companies have declared bankruptcy. These firms will want to dispose of their furniture. Keep your eyes open for auctions by bankrupt firms. You might have to spend a little more, but you can be assured of good quality furniture.

Friends – Tell your friends that you are looking at buying used furniture. They may know of dealers or local shops that sell used office furniture.

Place an advertisement – Take this as a last resort option if none of the above options are working. Place an advertisement in your local daily stating your requirement for used office furniture. This might be a tad more expensive as you have to shell out for the advertisement.

via Where Can I Buy Used Office Furniture? | Blog for Office Solutions Inc.

Design Inspiration: Clark Lara’s Studio

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Below is an article on Clark Lara’s Studio. The Studio is a great showcase of design. The mix of old and new modern design is great. At Office Furniture Outlet we see both old and new office furniture liquidated from offices. Whether your style is contemporary or traditional there is nothing wrong with mixing a 1960′s desk with a 2012 file cabinet.

By Amy Feezor

Photographer Clark Lara expresses his art by taking pictures of weddings in Houston, Texas, and the surrounds. See his studio space — as well as what may be his most photogenic subject: his scene-stealing dog — in this tour filled with modern Herman Miller designs (we spy an Embody Chair at the desk) as well as an impressive collection of vintage Eames and Nelson pieces.

You started your photography studio in 2005. What led to that point? I started out photographing weddings in college. Several of my classmates did not see the “art” in shooting weddings, so they would turn those kind of projects down. I personally thought it was a great way to gain experience. I wound up contacting other photographers in the area and shadowing them as well. I talked with all types: a horse photographer (yes, that is a thing), studio portrait photographers, wedding photographers, press photographers with the Houston Chronicle, and even a crime scene photographer. Working with these different types of photographers helped me to find what I was good at.

I shot on the side for quite a few years. Soon, after getting tired of working outside sales for a mobile company, I decided to jump in feet first and see if I could run a successful studio.

Tell us what you’re passionate about, what inspires you, and where you’re going. Of course, I am passionate about photography; but deeper than that, I would say I am passionate about people. I want to give my clients not only great images but also a great experience. I always tell my friends that I want my clients to choose me because of me — my personality and my work, not because I fit their budget. Inspiration for me comes from everywhere. Other photographers in my area inspire me, as do graphic designers and movies. As for where I am going, I honestly just want to keep photographing weddings and hopefully do more destination weddings.

Tell us about your space. Were there any special considerations that influenced its set up? What would you change if you could? My current space was designed with Eames and Herman Miller furniture in mind. My previous studio was a 100-year-old farmhouse that was designed for my clients’ needs only. It was great and it had a lot of character, but I didn’t feel like it expressed me as a whole. So when it came time to move, I knew I wanted all new (and some vintage) furniture for the place. The new studio is located in a warehouse/business complex. There are several other creatives in the complex, which helps with inspiration. I love the concrete floors, but do not like that I am the second floor.

Why did you chose these particular Herman Miller pieces? My first Herman Miller pieces were the four vintage orange Eames molded fiberglass chairs. I knew I wanted them at my meeting table. I love how the orange pops and how it reminds a lot of people of their old school chairs. My favorite is the Eames Storage Unit (I will never let that one go). It is very versatile, has plenty of storage, and is a piece of art in itself. And I like that I can move my Nelson tables around easily and rearrange the seating areas.

I knew I wanted original Herman Miller pieces and not knock-offs. I scoured Craigslist, garage sales, storage auctions, and business furniture liquidators. I chose these pieces because they function as art; to me, they are not just chairs — there is a lot of nostalgia there.

via Lifework – Herman Miller.

Office Furniture Outlet strives to compliment your business identity, budget, and practical needs. We operate in Virginia, and the North Eastern Part of North Carolina — especially the Hampton Roads area, which includes Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, Portsmouth, Hampton and Suffolk.

Give us a call for a consultation at (757) 855-2800.

This Must Be The Most Uncomfortable Chair Ever

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Loved this post from gizmodo.com.  While it does look truly uncomfortable I would love these in a courtyard or an outdoor space.  Designer Stefan Zwicky has an eye for industrial modernism that will always find a place to call home.

This Must Be The Most Uncomfortable Chair Ever

by Jamie Condliffe

Screw comfort. At least, that’s Stefan Zwicky’s take on furniture design if his concrete chair is anything to go by: five pieces of concrete held together by steel rebar make for a striking, if numbing, piece of design.

A play on the iconic Corbusier LC-2 armchair, it is perhaps designed to make us reflect on industrialization or, as Design Boom puts it, express “the weight and cold nature of concrete”. Or maybe it’s just a concrete chair.

Anyway, it would actualy make a fine piece of outdoor furniture, especially in more inclement locations—because you’d never need to worry about keeping it dry. Just remember a cushion.

via This Must Be The Most Uncomfortable Chair Ever.