For most Denver businesses, office furniture is a five- or six-figure line item. It shows up on year one of a lease, and it shows up again every time the team grows, moves, or refreshes. The default answer is a new-furniture quote from a commercial dealer. The savings answer is Pear Project Services.
Pear Project Services is Denver’s 50,000 square foot used commercial office furniture warehouse. For 40 years, we have helped Denver businesses cut office furniture costs by 60 to 70 percent while getting the same commercial-grade brands, the same warranty life, and the same install-ready delivery as a new-furniture order. This piece walks through the math on exactly how that savings actually works.
Key Takeaways
- Used commercial-grade furniture from Pear costs 60 to 70 percent less than new — same brands, same construction, same warranty life.
- Every piece comes from a real Denver corporate decommission and gets inspected and refurbished in our warehouse before resale.
- Same eight brands new dealers stock: Herman Miller, Steelcase, Haworth, Knoll, Teknion, Kimball, Allsteel, and HON.
- Same-week delivery and full installation across the Denver metro and Front Range, no 6-to-10-week new-furniture lead time.
What New Office Furniture Actually Costs in Denver
Most Denver companies overpay for office furniture because they only ever see the new-furniture side of the market. Here is what a typical new-furniture quote looks like from a commercial dealer in the Denver metro.
Task chairs. A new Herman Miller Aeron runs $1,400 to $1,900 at MSRP. A new Steelcase Leap runs $1,100 to $1,500. A new Haworth Fern runs $900 to $1,200. Multiply by a 25-person team and you are looking at $27,500 to $47,500 in chairs alone before anyone plugs in a laptop.
Desks. A new commercial single-pedestal desk runs $700 to $1,200. A new sit-stand desk from Knoll, Haworth, or Herman Miller runs $2,500 to $3,800. A new U-shape executive desk runs $3,500 to $6,500 depending on materials and finish.
Workstations and cubicles. A new benching workstation with panels, storage, and cable management runs $2,200 to $4,500 per seat. Full cubicle systems can hit $4,000 to $8,000 per station.
Lead time. Most new commercial office furniture ships in 6 to 10 weeks from order. That’s a full quarter of business time waiting for chairs.
Install fees. New-furniture dealers typically charge separately for delivery, assembly, and placement, usually adding 8 to 15 percent to the invoice.
The math for a 25-person startup furnishing a new Denver office with commercial-grade new furniture lands somewhere between $75,000 and $150,000. For a 100-person corporate buildout, that number can easily clear $500,000.
You’re Not Overpaying Because You Want To.
Most Denver companies don’t know there’s a working used commercial market at their scale. They call the new-furniture dealer they know, get a quote, and pay it. That’s not a bad decision. It’s just a decision made with half the information.
The other half of the market operates quietly, out of warehouses like ours, in the back of industrial parks. This piece is us surfacing it. There’s a real alternative to the new-furniture quote, and it does not require compromising on brand, build quality, or install experience.
How Pear Project Delivers 60 to 70 Percent Savings
Pear Project Services is not a dealer negotiating discounts on new furniture. We operate on a different side of the market: acquiring commercial-grade office furniture from Denver corporate decommissions, refurbishing it in our warehouse, and reselling it at a fraction of its original retail price.
The savings math works like this.
Step 1: We acquire inventory at decommissioning-project scale. When a Denver company decommissions a floor, that furniture leaves the building. Pear runs the decommissioning project and takes on the inventory at scale. That gives us a cost basis measured in cents on the retail dollar.
Step 2: We refurbish in-house. Task chair upholstery is cleaned or replaced. Sit-stand motors are load-tested. Damaged edge banding is repaired. Pedestal locks are re-keyed. Every piece leaves our warehouse ready for daily commercial use.
Step 3: We resell direct to Denver buyers. No middlemen. No dealer margins. No cross-country freight. The price you see is the price we can offer because we already own the inventory.
Step 4: We deliver and install with our own team. Same team, same trucks, same install crew. No coordination with third-party logistics. No add-on charges you didn’t see coming.
The result is that a used Herman Miller Aeron sitting in our warehouse right now costs a fraction of what the same chair runs new. And it has years of its 12-year manufacturer warranty left.
The Real Savings Math for a Denver Office
Here is what the numbers actually look like for the most common Denver office scenarios.
25-Person Startup Office
- New commercial-grade buildout: approximately $75,000 to $150,000
- Same buildout with Pear used inventory: approximately $22,000 to $45,000
- Estimated savings: $50,000 to $105,000
50-Person Growing Team
- New commercial-grade buildout: approximately $175,000 to $325,000
- Same buildout with Pear used inventory: approximately $50,000 to $95,000
- Estimated savings: $125,000 to $230,000
Full Executive Suite (5 offices, conference room, reception)
- New commercial-grade furniture: approximately $60,000 to $120,000
- Same setup with Pear used inventory: approximately $18,000 to $36,000
- Estimated savings: $42,000 to $84,000
Home Office Setup
- New commercial-grade desk plus Aeron plus storage: approximately $2,800 to $4,500
- Same setup with Pear used inventory: approximately $900 to $1,600
- Estimated savings: $1,900 to $2,900
These are conservative estimates based on typical brand mix and configuration. Real quotes vary based on the specific pieces selected and current warehouse inventory. Send us your headcount and floor plan for an actual number.
Same Brands. Same Construction. Same Install. Different Price.
The Herman Miller Aeron sitting on our warehouse floor is the same Aeron sitting in the boardroom of the company that decommissioned it two years ago. Same 12-year manufacturer warranty. Same commercial-grade build. Same ergonomic performance. Same install-ready delivery.
The only difference is who paid for the depreciation. We think that should be somebody else, not you.
Where the Savings Show Up Across a Full Office
The 60 to 70 percent savings applies to every category of used commercial office furniture Pear stocks, not just task chairs. Here is where Denver businesses see the biggest budget wins on a full-office build.
Task chairs. The single biggest per-employee line item on a new-furniture quote and the single biggest savings opportunity on a used quote. See our used office chairs Denver inventory.
Sit-stand and height-adjustable desks. New from Herman Miller, Knoll, or Haworth these run $2,500 to $3,800. Used from Pear they typically run $700 to $1,200. See our used office desks inventory.
Workstations and cubicles. Full workstation systems from Herman Miller, Steelcase, and Haworth are where the deepest per-seat savings happen. See our used office workstations and used office cubicles.
Executive desk sets. Solid wood and veneer executive sets from Denver-area C-suite decommissions typically save 70 to 80 percent against new equivalents. See our used executive office furniture.
Reception and conference room furniture. Two of the highest-savings categories, because most reception and conference furniture gets very little wear during its first life. See our used reception furniture and used conference room furniture.
Storage and file cabinets. New commercial file cabinets are surprisingly expensive. Used cabinets from Pear typically run one-third the price of equivalent new units. See our used file cabinets.
Get a Real Number for Your Denver Office
Send us your headcount, your floor plan, and your brand preferences (if any). We will quote your office in used commercial-grade inventory and show you the exact savings against new-furniture equivalents.
Or call (303) 351-2259 to talk it through.
Frequently Asked Questions About Saving on Office Furniture in Denver
How much can I save buying used office furniture in Denver?
Used commercial-grade office furniture from Pear Project Services typically costs 60 to 70 percent less than the same piece new. On a 25-person startup buildout, that difference often lands between $50,000 and $105,000. On a 50-person growing team, it can hit $125,000 to $230,000. Exact savings depend on brand mix and current inventory.
Is used office furniture in Denver actually the same quality as new?
Yes, when the used furniture comes from commercial-grade brands. Herman Miller, Steelcase, Haworth, Knoll, Teknion, Kimball, Allsteel, and HON design their furniture for 10 to 20 years of daily commercial use. A used piece at year five still has most of its lifespan and often the balance of its manufacturer warranty intact.
What brands of used office furniture does Pear Project stock in Denver?
Pear Project Services stocks pre-owned commercial-grade office furniture from eight manufacturers: Herman Miller, Steelcase, Haworth, Knoll, Teknion, Kimball, Allsteel, and HON. Every piece is inspected and refurbished in our Denver warehouse before it hits the showroom floor.
How fast can Pear Project deliver used office furniture in Denver?
Same-week delivery is standard for in-stock items across the Denver metro and Front Range. Same-day pickup is available at our Denver warehouse on most pieces. This compares to typical new-furniture lead times of six to ten weeks from a commercial dealer.
Does Pear Project include installation with used office furniture?
Yes. Pear Project Services includes delivery, assembly, and placement by client floor plan as part of our standard service. Our install team handles the full setup so your team walks in Monday to a working office instead of a puzzle.
Do I need to buy a full office, or can I buy a single desk or chair?
Individual buyers are welcome at Pear Project Services on the same terms as corporate clients. Home office workers, freelancers, and small businesses regularly walk our Denver warehouse and buy a single desk or chair. There is no minimum order.
How does Pear Project get the used office furniture inventory?
Pear Project Services runs commercial office decommissioning projects across the Denver metro. When a company decommissions a floor, we acquire the commercial-grade furniture, refurbish it in our warehouse, and resell it. That closed-loop model is why our pricing stays 60 to 70 percent below new retail.
Are used office chairs from Pear still under warranty?
Often yes. Herman Miller warranties the Aeron for 12 years. Steelcase does 12 on the Leap. Haworth backs the Fern for 12. A used chair bought at year five typically has 7+ years of manufacturer warranty remaining, plus Pear’s refurbishment work behind it.
What is the difference between used and refurbished office furniture at Pear?
At Pear Project Services, “used” and “refurbished” describe the same piece. Every piece of used office furniture in our warehouse is inspected, cleaned, and refurbished where needed before it is sold. The terms are used interchangeably in the used office furniture market.
How do I get a quote from Pear Project for my Denver office?
Call Pear Project Services at (303) 351-2259 or submit the contact form on the website with your headcount, target date, and inventory needs. Most requests receive a written quote within one business day. Warehouse walk-throughs are available Monday through Friday by appointment.
The Denver Warehouse Is Open. The Math Is Real.
50,000 square feet of used commercial-grade office furniture. Eight commercial brands. 40 years of Denver decommissioning experience. Walk the floor, sit in the chairs, and see the numbers. Individual buyers and corporate clients both welcome.
Or call (303) 351-2259 to talk it through.
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