If you’re setting up a 10, 20, or 50-person office and you’re trying to do it without spending a fortune on chairs, this guide is for you. We supply refurbished office chairs in bulk to businesses across the UK — here’s exactly how the process works, what to look for, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.
Why Bulk Refurbished Chairs Make Sense
New contract chairs from reputable brands cost £150–£400 per unit at the basic level, and significantly more if you want ergonomic quality. For 50 chairs, that’s £7,500–£20,000 before delivery and installation.
Refurbished chairs from the same brands — Senator, Steelcase, Orangebox — can be purchased for 40–65% less. The chairs are the same commercial-grade products, restored to a consistent, warrantied standard. For a 50-chair order, the saving is typically £4,000–£12,000. That’s money that stays in the business.
What to Ask Before You Order
1. How consistent is the stock?
The biggest risk in bulk refurbished purchasing is inconsistency — receiving chairs in different conditions, different colours, or with different mechanisms. We solve this by assessing and reserving matching stock before you order, confirming grade and specification in writing, and dispatching all units in the same condition batch.
2. What grade are the chairs?
Our grading: Grade A — minimal or no cosmetic wear, full mechanical function. Grade B — light cosmetic blemishes (small scratches, minor fabric wear), fully functional. For a bulk order, we recommend Grade B as the standard unless you have a specific presentation requirement (client-facing office, showroom). The ergonomic function is identical at both grades.
3. What brands work best for bulk orders?
- Senator Enigma or Graph — our primary volume brand. UK-manufactured, BIFMA-rated, available in volume, consistent across large orders. From £89 per unit refurbished.
- Steelcase Think — excellent for hot-desk and agile environments. Minimal adjustment required between users.
- Orangebox Air — strong choice for design-led or collaborative offices. Available in colour options.
4. How does delivery work for large orders?
We coordinate delivery to minimise disruption to your operational environment. Standard mainland UK delivery is included. For London and large-site deliveries, we can arrange phased delivery by floor, assembly on-site, and removal of old chairs. Contact us to discuss logistics before ordering.
How to Place a Bulk Order
- Contact us with your required quantity, preferred brand/specification, and delivery timeline.
- We confirm stock availability and provide a written trade quotation.
- We reserve matching stock and confirm condition grade in writing.
- You confirm the order — invoicing and purchase order terms available for established businesses and public sector organisations.
- We coordinate delivery and installation at your site.
We work with facilities managers, office fit-out contractors, HR teams, and procurement departments across the UK. Public sector, education, and NHS purchase orders welcome.
Start with our bulk office chairs page, or contact us directly to discuss your requirements. Also see our Senator chairs, Steelcase chairs, and task and operator chairs collections.