Office Furniture Blog

The holiday season is a magical time! It’s where friends and family come together to celebrate life and love. A chance to remember lost loved ones and rejoice in making it to another year on this Earth. It’s a time of reflection, hope, forgiveness, and renewed optimism. For many, it’s a time to stop and recognize that no matter what the year held, we made it to the end. In the business world, the holiday season is a time of practical magic as they get to spend the remaining budget to refresh the office for the first quarter of the new year. This year is no different; these past months may have been long with boom and bust moments but suddenly, Q1 of 202 (Read More)

In meetings with specialists at Madison Liquidators, I had time to compare notes on office cabinets. It’s always interesting to see what another set of eyes will catch and what you may have missed and vise versa. Storage cabinets are often overlooked when doing “big picture” office furniture furnishing but in the end, office cabinet storage always finds a way to the forefront of the minds of everyone in a business environment. So with this writing, we are going to highlight different kinds of storage cabinets that are found on the Madison Liquidators online marketplace. “Our extensive collection of personal storage cabinet options will allow you (Read More)

I am excited to announce that one of Madison Liquidators' longest standing brand partners- Harmony Collection has released new standing desk with drawers to our online marketplace! I feel like this is a seminal moment in the progression of ergonomic office furniture. After years, decades, and centuries even of office workers spending their lives hunched over a desk full time for careers, we are finding more and more health conscious options from top office furniture designers such as Harmony Collection. Let's dive right in and begin with the most basic question of all. What is a Standing Desk with Drawers? A standing desk with drawers is a spacious type of desk that c (Read More)

Conference rooms are important, in fact in a lot of offices they are the heart of the entire operation. It’s where daily staff meetings take place, or the all-important big meetings with clients, or safety meetings. They are even where close offices have employee birthday parties and so much more. It’s hard to put a value that a conference room has on a business. Whether big or small, the conference room has extreme value to each office. While a large office has the freedom to select almost any conference table on the market and it will fit. A small office must be more strategic. With this in mind, this blog intends to be a strategic guide for a small offic (Read More)

Introduction Do you remember when you were a kid and the worst punishment you could get was being grounded? You would be in your room, looking longingly out of the upstairs window while your friends rode bikes or played tackle football. If you were really lucky, it didn't last more than a day. But why was that the worst form of punishment? Maybe it's because humans need outdoors and fresh air just as much as we need food and shelter. The multitude of ways that science has uncovered (and is still uncovering) how the outdoors improves our mood and overall well-being cannot be overstated. For example, the American Psychological Association states that chi (Read More)

Let’s begin with a quote “All great changes in America begins at the dinner table.” Anyone know who said that? Former President and founder of Reaganomics, Ronald Reagan. Before we get into a full blown discussion about the economy and trickling down, let’s apply that to business. “All great changes in business begins at the office conference table.” Reagan was right about needing a place to communicate clearly. His thoughts are from parent to child, we have flipped it from management to worker. This is absolutely true for this one simple fact; email effectiveness has its limits. A face to face meeting can be far more impactful than (Read More)

This fall and winter, Madison Liquidators is turning up the excitement with our Giveaway Madness event! From October 1st through December 31st, we’re giving away over $13,000 in premium office furniture prizes—including a $5,000 Dream Office Makeover—to help you create the workspace of your dreams. At the heart of Giveaway Madness is our Dream Office Makeover Grand Prize. One lucky winner will receive $5,000 to spend on office furniture, giving them the freedom to design a custom workspace that perfectly fits their needs. Whether it’s a modern executive desk, an ergonomic office chair, or conference tables and storage, this grand prize ensures t (Read More)

Is your workspace in need of a refresh? Whether you’re working from a corporate office, a coworking space, or the comfort of your home, the right furniture can make all the difference in productivity, comfort, and style. This summer, Madison Liquidators is making it easier than ever to transform your workspace—at absolutely no cost to you. We’re thrilled to announce our biggest giveaway of the year: the $5,000 Office Makeover Giveaway! From June 1st to June 30th, 2025, participants across the U.S. can enter for a chance to win a complete office upgrade that includes up to $5,000 in premium office furniture—from sleek executive desks and (Read More)

The Importance of Office End Tables Imagine that you just started your business. You're growing, expanding, and ready to open a dedicated space, but you need the right furniture. Desks, office chairs, storage hutches, or file cabinets, are all a given.  If you have a waiting room area, an office couch and guest chairs are also must-haves. But an often time overlooked piece of essential furniture is office side tables. Why are they overlooked? It may have something to do with not being seen as necessary or essential. In your office, you need to get work done and somewhere to sit. So a desk and chair is a no-brainer. But when furnishing the reception area or office (Read More)

Personal health has come to the forefront of office workers in the last few years. Of course, the global pandemic has put a greater spotlight on personal health but even before then the office furniture industry had been paying greater attention. The focus of the industry has been on ergonomics. Ergonomics is defined as the science of fitting a workplace to the user’s needs. Ergonomics aims to increase efficiency and productivity and reduce discomfort. Quite literally ergonomics is designing for people. This focus on personal health has made huge strides into the way people work in an office, and has added to the quality of life for many people. But what exact (Read More)

Office Plant Inspiration for Plant Lovers   Houseplants have the ability to improve productivity up to 15% and only 15 minutes of interaction with houseplants reduces stress levels according to Garden Pals.   Whether or not you have a green thumb, there are numerable positives to bringing the outdoors indoors. One way that people increasingly do this is with office plants. You may already consider yourself a "plant parent" at home but the benefits you get from having houseplants can just as easily translate into your office work environment. The Benefits of Having Plants in the Office While the benefits of spending time outside ar (Read More)

Madison Liquidators has built its reputation by placing customer support at the center of the office furniture buying experience. Furnishing a workspace—whether a full corporate office or a single workstation—should not involve unnecessary guesswork. For that reason, we develop tools and resources designed to simplify the planning process and help customers make confident decisions. One of the most common challenges organizations face when purchasing office furniture is understanding how everything fits within the space. Desks that appear perfectly sized on a product page may overcrowd a room. Workstation clusters can unintentionally restrict traffic flow (Read More)

Storage furniture is a particularly vital component of a fully functioning professional office. However, office storage furniture is often one of the most forgotten aspects of office furniture when furnishing an office. This is a truth that often puts an office in a bind once it is realized that the storage furniture on hand isn’t enough. This bind can negatively affect an office through lack of organization. With that in mind, we have decided to highlight a few commonly purchased storage furniture solutions for the office. These selections were carefully chosen for their storage ability, and knack for completing an office. Everything from bookcases to credenzas (Read More)

Introduction Who decided that office chairs must have wheels? I mean, really think about it. There are a million pieces of furniture, and they have their traditional designs and modern takes, but with office chairs, no matter what, the design seems to be saying, you have and will roll around your office. I think differently. Of course, there are many benefits to office chairs with wheels, but the most basic, traditional, and common chair design is a stationary chair, which has pluses and minuses too. In this article, we'll dive into the benefits, and drawbacks of stationary office chairs and share a few tips on features, styles, and ergonomics if you're looking to (Read More)

Office furniture accessories are often overlooked when we first furnish an office. I get it, our attention is elsewhere like finding the perfect desk for each office or ensuring that all the desks from the receptionist to the executive hold a singular cohesive style throughout the office. Which are important tasks in their own right. However, a stylish office isn’t the only aspect of an office that needs to be addressed up front. The other side of that coin is functionality. An office that looks stylish but is disorganized is not a healthy work environment at all. Instead, a little time should be given to ensure that the office functions as well as it looks. A fu (Read More)

Express Office Furniture is a manufacturer of quality commercial office furniture which is stocked in their distribution centers and warehouses located in Kansas City Missouri and Dallas Texas. Previously known as Don Smith and Associates, Inc or DSA Office Furniture, Express Office Furniture has several lines of office furniture ranging from luxury to affordable case goods that will allow you to quickly and easily furnish office spaces big and small. The furniture manufactured by Express Office Furniture is covered by a manufacturer’s warranty that will provide you with confidence that you have purchased a high quality product that will last for many years to co (Read More)

Sometimes an office needs to be partitioned off. This can be done for several reasons such as a growing office blocking off unused sections of office space, making a dedicated meeting space in an open area, or just simply for noise reduction. Whatever the case, Madison Liquidators has a variety of cubicle walls to serve your needs. But it’s a wall, right? Aren’t they all the same? The answer is yes, and no. Let’s take a closer look. First, the yes. All cubicle walls supply a barrier between two sections of office. All partition office furniture manages this well. As for the no, there are many unique shapes, sizes and styles of cubicle walls. We wi (Read More)

Do you work in what can amount to little more than a mouse cage? No, maybe that’s too harsh. Are you trying to get your work done in a spaceless space? What I mean to say is if you are working from home and are trying to make the hybrid work thing possible, but you don’t have much square footage to dedicate to a complete home office, there are some workarounds. Ten to be exact. Here are ten space-saving small desk ideas that you can use to optimize the area you do have and remain productive. Let’s jump right in.   What is a Small Desk? Before going too far, defining what constitutes a small desk may be necessary. Small desks can incorpo (Read More)

  Movies like office space got us all commenting, out loud, about how ridiculous work culture is and especially cubicle mazes. The great office layout savior, open offices, came around and were supposed to boost productivity and collaboration. Instead, it made us long for the days of privacy. Now, workplaces are undergoing design changes again with activity-based working.   Knowing which is the best way to work can be confusing, as pros and cons to all options are endless. Below are some stats that might challenge what you know (and feel) about the major office layouts and ultimately, help you make informed decisions when designing your office. What are (Read More)

Are we all agreed? Clearing out any space, moving and lifting furniture, plus scheduling a trash pickup for your curbside waste stinks. Whether you're closing down your office and needing to do a full liquidation or just doing a quick update and remodel on your existing company, you know that the cost of office furniture isn't for the faint of heart (or wallet). That being said, donating rather than selling your used office furniture can be a great way to help offset the costs for people you may never meet but who are just getting started on their business dreams. In this quick guide, we'll explain everything you need to know about donating your office furniture, inc (Read More)

It may not always be possible to mix work and play, but it's essential to combine work and rest. When working from home, you have the added benefit of not only commuting convenience but also of being able to perfectly design an office that takes into account your work style, including breaks. In this article, we'll give you 6 essential tips that will help you choose the right office couch for your space and ensure the pieces you choose during the buying process meet all of your needs. --subscription-box--   1. Understanding Your Needs To avoid opening 10 tabs on your computer screen or filling your favorites with every office couch you come across, it's imp (Read More)

New for 2024 from one of Madison Liquidators longest standing designer brand partners comes a new office furniture finish that is the future of office furniture design with a hue that inspires, uplifts, and breathes fresh life into any office environment. The Silver Birch finish has arrived and is available now for Harmony Collection office furniture through the online marketplace of Madison Liquidators! --product-display-box-- What is Silver Birch? According to Harmony Collection Silver Birch is a mesmerizing fusion of platinum and soft grays intertwined through rich wood grain patterns. Our newest premium laminate finish redefines workspace aesthetics. The commercial (Read More)

Everyday for at least 8 hours you go to work, sit down and don't get up again until it's time to leave. But have you ever given any thought to what you're sitting on? If you're like most people, the office furniture provided for you by your company is the office furniture you use. Or conversely, if you are the company, you probably purchased the office furniture you need based on price and volume. That means that you may not be getting the most comfortable, ergonomic, or quality office chair. This could be a problem. To spend most of our lives sitting, which takes a toll on the body, while also not paying any attention to what exactly it is we're sitting on may not b (Read More)

We’re excited to kick off summer with something special — a giveaway of five premium office chairs! From June 1st to June 30th, you’ll have the chance to win the KB Series Mesh Back Office Chair, perfect for your home office, corporate workspace, or anywhere comfort and style matter. What You Could Win We’re giving away five KB Series Mesh Back Office Chairs. These ergonomic chairs feature a breathable mesh back for all-day comfort, adjustable seat height and tilt tension, a sleek black frame design that fits any office décor, and smooth-rolling casters for easy mobility. Whether you're working from home or in the office, this chair deli (Read More)

        Introduction   Chances are if you are like most working age adults, you probably pout and groan when rolling out of bed for work. But why? It's true that maybe the best solution is to find something you love doing so that work seems like play, but it is also true that you can build elements into your routine and office space that bring, fun, interest and expectation to your working day.  Let's break you out of the monotony with these suggestions!   How to Make Your Office More Interesting   Add in some color: Use wallpaper, art and accessories for cool styling. Create special zo (Read More)

The pedestal desk. It’s the oldest and most widely used desk shape in all of human history. There’s not much thought that needs to be put into it right? I mean a desk that has been used for centuries must be easy to pick because they are traditional pieces of office furniture that can’t be improved upon, or can it? That’s a great question, Madison Liquidators have excellent pedestal desks that are very traditional in their appearance such as this pedestal desk shell. Rectangular Desk Shell Starting Price- [Price-15985] Our partner Boss Office Products provides this pedestal desk shell as part of their Commerce Laminate series. Fro (Read More)

If you're at the beginning of your business journey or have been newly promoted to a private office, then you're probably at the right place for the first time in your life to begin choosing furniture for an office or home office furniture. Chances are, like the rest of us, you find it most convenient to search and order online, but there may be one problem. How can you ensure you get the right size, color, or even the most comfortable desk, storage, floor lamp, etc. for your office space? That's where this guide comes in. Hopefully, by the end, all your questions will be answered about what it is you need and how to ensure you've found the best qu (Read More)

“Where European sophistication meets modern functionality—now available online.” Madison Liquidators is proud to unveil an exciting new partnership with Euro Style, a brand renowned for its European elegance, clean lines, and innovative design philosophy. Known for bringing a contemporary flair to both residential and professional interiors, Euro Style has built a reputation for merging aesthetics with functionality. This collaboration represents a key milestone in our commitment to offering thoughtfully curated furniture collections that resonate with modern lifestyles. With Euro Style joining our online marketplace, customers can now explore a bro (Read More)

If you're like most people then a desk, office chair and computer is what you have for a home away from home (work) setup. The place where we spend the most time, see coworkers more than our own families and have most of our meals, is as basic as a 3-piece suit. But it doesn't have to be! There are items, large and small, that we can add to our workplaces in order to make them more comfortable, more attractive to look at and improve our productivity. In this full guide you will get tips and office accessories ideas, that can help to improve your overall space, whether you're in a cubicle or working from home. --subscription-box-- For (Read More)

Keeping the office clean and organized can be a chore for if there is not adequate storage. When we talk about keeping the office clean and free of clutter, we often think of waste baskets, but clutter is more than waste. Clutter can be ink pens on the desktop or files stacked on top of a conference table or even books strown about haphazardly. These examples perfectly show the difference between a professional looking office and one that does not have adequate storage cabinet space. Storage cabinets are the unsung heroes of office organization. They provide a place for everything in the office. When things need a place that will not fit in a desk drawer a storage cabi (Read More)

New inventory comes in just about everyday to the online marketplace of Madison Liquidators. It has been a while since I have done a rundown of the new inventory available, so I will do it now under the premise of furnishing a home office on a budget only from the newest items to come to Madison Liquidators. First thing I want to do is a traditional desk and chair setup. Since this is a home office on a budget, I will not worry with too many accessories. Working on a budget of around a thousand, and I realize that may seem like a lot of money and trust me it is… but I am looking for professional grade office furniture that is built to last. Not some cheap retail ve (Read More)

Trends come and go, whether for the home or everyday attire, to the restaurants we try, and the products we buy. It can be very easy nowadays, for this reason, to look negatively at trends as fleeting fads that masses of people have adopted due to social media, but trends are much more than that. Things become popular based on whether or not we find it serves us in some way, and office trends are no different. In the past few years, a multitude of trends in office furniture served individuals and employee preferences in ways that were genuinely beneficial to them. From traditional office furniture making a resurgence to the grand rise of modern office furniture, offic (Read More)

Hacks to Improve Your Home Office Setup Before the pandemic, working from home was a luxury that not many were afforded. Since then, it seems like the #1 on a list of desirable job qualities. But being forced to do it unexpectedly had some complications. Many of us went home, setup a computer on a kitchen table or converted our closets into mini workspaces and have been doing it ever since. But is this the best way to work? According to a Start Standing article with statistics from Stanford Research: Many Americans lack the facilities...to work effectively from home. More than 50% are working in a shared room or their bedroom. (Read More)

As businesses grow, space management becomes a priority. As teams expand, workspaces often need to adjust just as quickly. What works for a group of five rarely works the same way for a team of fifty. Furniture decisions made early on can either support that growth or become an obstacle later. Choosing office furniture that scales is less about predicting the future and more about selecting systems that can adapt as needs evolve. Modern offices face constant change. Hybrid work models shift daily occupancy, departments expand and contract, and layouts are frequently reworked to support new workflows. Office furniture needs to be flexible, repeatable, and easy to reco (Read More)

Guest chairs are comforts for those that partner with us in our business endeavors. We don’t want to greet guests to have them sit uncomfortably while in our offices. No, we want good impressions every time our partners enter our offices. Guest chairs can be overlooked in the first impression of the office because of sensory overload, but I assure you that upon second and third visits comfort will be brought to the forefront of their minds. With this, I would like to look at the range of guests chairs that we have in our inventory for you, and what a wide range it is! We will look at everything from stacking chairs made from mesh to premium leather guest chairs (Read More)

    Minimalist Definition What are your first thoughts about minimalism? Having only a few items? Wearing only black t-shirts? Or is it more along the lines of being intentional about what you purchase? According to the well-known 'The Minimalists,' Minimalism is: "a tool to rid yourself of life's excess in favor of focusing on what's important - so you can find happiness, fulfillment, and freedom." For those that practice minimalism in their lives, they want to simplify their way of living, truly enjoy what they have and eliminate the stress that comes with owning and acquiring more and more. This may seem like a (Read More)

Designing an office from scratch can feel overwhelming—how do you ensure everything fits from the desks to the cubicles? How can you visualize the space before making a purchase? At Madison Liquidators, we make this process seamless with custom floor planning services. Whether you’re furnishing a new office or reconfiguring an existing one, our free floor plan services ensure your workspace is functional, aesthetically pleasing, and tailored to your needs, including the right mix of desks, cubicles, and collaborative spaces. Creating a functional and visually appealing office space requires careful consideration of numerous factors, from maximizing natural (Read More)

As our partnership with Office Star Products has matured, the online marketplace of Madison Liquidators has received an influx of innovative office furniture products that provide solutions to modern business challenges. Today, I want to highlight one of the newest products that comes from this partnership- call center cubicles. These are a uniquely designed workstation that began its life for a very specific purpose but have quickly grown to serve in a larger way. Also known as telemarketing cubicles, these space saving office solutions provide a workspace for someone who works primarily with a phone and a computer or laptop. A call center cubicle provides a small wor (Read More)

You don't have to be a packrat or hoarder to know that your own office space or cubicle's storage space can very easily become packed full of stuff. Documents, office supplies, and personal memorabilia all seem to fight for enough space on our desks, and whether we like it or not, the stuff is there to stay. That being said, there's no reason why it has to get out of hand. You don't have to sit at a cluttered desk all day shuffling under papers to find your stapler or clear a space for your lunch. There are numerous office storage cabinets, containers, and the like that serve a multitude of functions for a variety of work styles, and all can turn your office chaos into (Read More)

Who is Corp Design? If you're new to shopping for online office furniture, then you may be presented with plenty of manufacturers you likely haven't heard of before, especially when it comes to commercial office furniture. As trust is often built through relationships and transparency, allow us to introduce you to Corp Design, a manufacturer of high-quality, budget-friendly office furniture. What Corp Design does is design and manufacture a wide range of office furniture products, including desks, chairs, tables, storage units, and reception furniture. As their focus is on creating functional and practical pieces that are also stylish and durable, they al (Read More)

Modern offices are moving away from traditional cubicles more and more each year. The meteoric rise of open office workstations in the last decade has made manufacturers focus on desk pods. Over the last few years, they have brought fresh, and trendy designs to the market for their customers. These designs are extremely popular at Madison Liquidators. Today, I thought I would show several examples of four person workstations that are excellent alternatives to cubicle systems. The primary question is how do they differ from cubicles? Mainly, cubicles partition co-workers off from one another, while open office workstations place co-workers together in joined office furn (Read More)

Believe it or not, where your clients sit, how comfortable they are, refreshments, and even the activities they are provided with when they are sitting patiently waiting for your services have a huge impact on the impression of your business overall. And more than an impact, your office waiting room is THE first impression. That being said, no matter what industry or services you offer or how you've styled your office, one simple change that you can make to make your space feel more cozy and inviting is the office couch. Among other forms of office seating, the office couch (most likely due to its size) tends to be the focal point of the reception or waiting a (Read More)

Proper office storage cannot be treated as an afterthought; it is a catalyst for operational efficiency. Strategic workplace planning must account for how materials, tools, and shared resources are organized if teams are expected to perform without friction. When storage is insufficient or poorly positioned, workflow slows and cognitive clarity declines. Clutter is not merely visual noise — it is operational drag. Teams lose measurable time to poorly structured storage systems. Minutes spent searching, retrieving, or relocating materials accumulate into productivity loss. Surface clutter often signals deeper structural inefficiencies in space planning. The plac (Read More)

Returning to my obsession with white office furniture for this year, I thought that I would take a look at white desks this time but with a twist. I’ll share that twist a little later but before I do, I want to set the tone by looking first at a fantastic example of everything great about a white desk. Before we begin, I want to highlight what to expect from these white desks. Openness, clean lines, and warmth are all ways I would describe a vibrant office with a white desk. According to office.furniture “A white finish can open up the office, especially when in conjuncture with natural lighting. The partnership of these two properties changes a space treme (Read More)

We are facing a housing shortage and it's not going away anytime soon. Inflation, building costs, interest rates and other factors have simultaneously influenced a growth in demand and lack of supply. Many local governments are trying to find ways to ease this shortage, as housing is key to keeping their citizens out of homelessness and their cities equitable for people of all socio-economic classes. One idea that has been floated around for how to solve this issue is through office buildings, particularly empty offices. According to the visual capitalist, if empty office space in the US were itself a high-rise office building, it would consist of mo (Read More)

We've all gone thru the mandatory safety manual when we get first get our job. Either that or we've had the safety demonstration video. Where that manual ends up a few weeks later is anyone's guess, but despite being out of sight and out of mind, there is some real, tried and true wisdom to preparing in order to keep your office safe throughout all types of unexpected circumstances. While different companies have a variety of safety procedures to be followed for varying emergencies, there are regular, everyday items that you can have on hand just in case. The items on this list will do two things: 1. Help you to stay prepared. 2. Cultivate an office s (Read More)

We all have that little corner or empty space in our office that could use a little something. Sure, we have the prerequisite sofa and coffee table, but adding something with a little color, texture, or pop of pattern could add some visual contrast and help bring your whole office style together. You need accent furniture. --subscription-box-- What Are Office Accent Pieces? Similar to accent furniture for the living room, office accent furniture pieces can be any furniture or decor object that can complement or add contrast to the existing style or decor of an office. Accent pieces generally try to add visual interest to a uniformly decorated space by using (Read More)

Making a good first impression on customers and clients is tantamount to operating a successful growing business. If your reception area or waiting room is lacking in comfortable and attractive seating you may be missing some opportunities for doing business with clients who expect an clean area with class and comfort. Furnishing your waiting room or reception area with nice office furniture will consistently go a long way in helping you to retain clients and build new relationships with customers. A nice commercial couch doesn’t have to be overly expensive and are generally backed by a warranty that will guarantee years of service without breaking down on (Read More)

Over 66% of households own a pet according to the American Pet Products Association, with Millennials taking the largest share of pet ownership at 33%. Compare that to Team Stage data which states that millennials make up 35% (or 1/3) of the current workforce, which means that a good portion of the workforce probably consider themselves to be pet parents. Since the pandemic, a lot of the benefits of home pet ownership have come to light, and for the workplace the same applies. A few different studies have explored what kind of effect having an office pet (or a few) has had on workers, with a multitude of positive results. Here are the 3 most surprising ins (Read More)

                  Introduction       Whether you're shutting down your office, moving to a new space, just simply downsizing or remodeling, trying to figure out how to get rid of old office furniture is usually a chore.     Just think.     Office furniture companies make it easy and effortless to order, deliver and have items assembled. It's a no hassle system. But on the outgoing end you're responsible for disassembly and proper disposal. To make this process simpler and your job stress free, here are some ways to get ri (Read More)