Office Furniture Blog

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)

When people find out that I work in the office furniture business, I get two reactions. My blue collar people give me a strange look, then I have a conversation about how I spent twenty years in the construction field before making the switch. Then, there are those who work in an office. I get a lot of questions about desks. Everyone is looking for the latest trends and exciting new features, but then I start talking functionality, and design. --product-display-box-- Sure, the last time I was in the showroom of Madison Liquidators, I checked out an amazing glass top modern desk. I’ll show you the model… As I looked over it, I was blown away by how cool i (Read More)

The cocobolo desk is a desk made from cocobolo wood that is a particularly hard wood that comes from a slow growing tree. The slow growth makes wood from these trees expensive as they cannot be harvested quickly, making the availability low and price high. The price of a cocobolo desk costs slightly more than other custom solid wood desks which can be $10,000 or more. The wood iteself has a stunning beauty that is unique to this tree which puts it at the top of the list based on consumer appeal and it's ability to provide a sense of luxury. Pieces made from this much sought-after wood not only include desks but also musical instruments such as a guitar or ukulel (Read More)

Regency Office Furniture is now available at Madison Liquidators. As we continue expanding our catalog, our goal is to add manufacturers that provide clear, reliable solutions for commercial spaces, while also being easy for customers and sales teams to navigate. This introduction is designed to help familiarize buyers with Regency’s product lineup and provide a practical starting point for understanding how their furniture fits into different professional environments. When working with a new manufacturer, one of the biggest challenges is knowing where to begin. Regency offers a broad catalog, but it is organized around recognizable product lines and series th (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)

A writing desk can be a valuable tool for disconnecting from technology and reconnecting with oneself and the world around us. For years now, technology and its uses have been increasing. While it's a great thing in many ways, we all know that our time and attention are sometimes held prisoner to the same devices meant to make us stronger, smarter, and faster. But not all is lost. It is possible to pair down the digital overload by creating for ourselves simple work/study spaces using a timeless tool: the writing desk. According to the Encyclopedia of Design, the writing desk was first used in the 17th century and has gone through many variations up until the mo (Read More)

A large office allows for a large desk. In most cases a large desk is a much needed tool to work with on a daily basis. U shaped desks are the largest desks in office furniture. They provide three sides of workspace around the user. At its most basic, this means that the user can multitask on a minimum of three projects each separated by the three individual desktops. However, the office furniture is not just limited in that respect. The U shaped desk opens the door for so much more! This configuration allows for the most storage of all desks in commercial office furniture. The versatility of the U shaped desk cannot be understated. Also, sometimes we just want a large (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)

After reviewing standing office furniture for the past week or so, I thought I would look into this style in the most popular office desk around today- the L shaped desk. L shaped desks are always “flying off the shelf” at Madison Liquidators and for good reason. They provide an upgraded workstation compared to a traditional rectangular desk. They give the worker double the desktop workspace versus a traditional shaped desk. This extra workspace pays dividends for project management and desktop organization. I personally work from an L shaped desk and do so because I was allowed to pick out my own desk, so I like so many others went with L shaped office furnit (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)

A small conference table can be an intimate meeting space. For some startups they can be the primary conference meeting space. For more established or larger offices, they can be a great addition to an executive office. When I think small conference table, I think of an office furniture piece that seats four people comfortably and not take up much office square footage. For me, that’s a round conference table. --subscription-box-- A round conference table is perfect for any office that needs a meeting area in a confined space. For that startup I spoke of earlier, it could be the central hub of the entire office. Everything from staff meetings, to client meetings, (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)

A standing desk converter is the cheapest way to get yourself up and standing at work. These table top height adjustable mechanisms are portable and can be moved if you wish to relocate it. There are numerous reasons for you to get up and standing at work but the most important reason is your health. Sitting at a desk all day is often compared to smoking. Standing up will reduce muscle inflammation in your back and improve your metabolism. There are a lot of these standing desk converters on the market and most are similarly priced but like all things, you get what you pay for. Higher end converters may be easier to adjust, offer higher weight capacities and leng (Read More)

There are two ways to position a keyboard at a desk: on top of the desk or on a keyboard tray. There are many things to consider when deciding where your keyboard should go but let me tell you how using a desk with keyboard tray can boost your productivity. Negatives of placing a keyboard on top of a desk Firstly, if your work involves paper as well as computer work, a keyboard can get in your way, as can its wires and accompanying mouse and mouse mat. Secondly, if you place your keyboard directly on top of your desk, you’re not able to adjust its height. Yes, you can probably adjust your chair height but this is less exact than being able to adjust the height and (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)

A larger office typically has a reception area to match. It just makes sense; a larger office has a higher potential for guests being in the office. A busy office will need ample reception space to maintain the flow of traffic into the office. To accomplish this, a reception area needs a reception desk to handle this traffic. With a larger space an opportunity presents itself. A large reception desk! The potential can be huge. This could be a large two-person receptionist desk or a single seat piece of office furniture. There are near endless possibilities. With that in mind, I have compiled a selection of unique office furniture options to fit in a large reception are (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)

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)

I do all my writing in my home office, and I recently realized that I don’t talk enough about office furniture selections for a space like this. Many of us began working from a dedicated space in our homes around the time of the onset of Covid-19 and have stayed there ever since. In a place such as this, a lot of times the work area is small because we just don’t have all that much square footage to give up for a home office. So, over the next few months, I will be looking at office furniture that will fit in small places inside a home office or even that professional business that doesn’t have much workspace. Today I will begin this series with the o (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)

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)

I was talking to management about my latest release Small Conference Tables for a Small Business or Executives Office when a larger conversation about conference tables broke out. I know that may seem weird to some people but you would be surprised just how much we talk about random office furniture not just during the 9 to 5, but seven days a week! Upon further reflection, I can see why there are so many cop and doctor dramas on television. Can you imagine a The Office type television show that revolves around office furniture instead of paper? Oh my goodness… million dollar idea! Hold up, before I start writing my masterpiece pilot episode, maybe I need to share (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)

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)

In many offices, the contrast between a standard workspace and a management office is immediately noticeable. It goes beyond square footage—how the space is arranged, how it functions, and the presence it establishes for those who enter all contribute to that distinction. There is a clear shift from a purely functional workspace to one that reflects decision-making and authority. Spaces dedicated to leadership tend to be more deliberate. Layout, materials, and furniture choices work together to create a sense of structure and clarity. Even small details, such as how an executive desk is positioned or how much surface space it commands, influence how the room is (Read More)

The perfect office layout for a team today can quickly become inefficient as that team grows. What works for a small group often doesn’t scale, especially when additional employees are added without a long-term workspace plan. As new team members are brought in, existing work areas are often adjusted to make room. Over time, this can lead to overcrowding, inconsistent workstation setups, and disruptions to daily workflow. Instead of supporting productivity, the workspace begins to create friction. Without a plan for scalability, businesses may find themselves repeatedly modifying their office setup rather than building a system designed to grow with them. Thes (Read More)

I’d like to continue our look into white office furniture. Our previous look was at white reception desk ideas which affects the front office the most. This time I want to look at white conference tables. From the front office to the inner circle of most office settings. According to Office.Furniture white is “a symbol of innocence, wholesomeness, and completion” and “conveys a lot of ideals about trustworthiness, honesty, and home.” In effect white is a go to color for an office that wants to project cleanliness, style, and substance. With this in mind, we will be looking at four white conference table ideas. But one does not simply selec (Read More)

Studies by the National Institute of Health have shown that bacteria, yeasts and viruses are rapidly killed when they come in contact with metallic copper surfaces. Now, a product originally designed for the healthcare industry is being made available for the home office and business workplaces. This patent-pending, award winning product has been designed by Via Seating and we are proud to announce these chairs as a part of our growing product line. Available in several different styles and countless configurations these office chairs can be customized to your needs. The copper-infused mesh back is biocidal (naturally kills harmful micro-organisms) and works as a (Read More)

Small businesses often see growing pains. With every fresh start up that sees success there is the inevitable limitations and struggles that accompanies that triumph. Sometimes these restrictions are expanding beyond the original clientele. With increased revenue and clients comes a need to present the office in a more professional manor. One of the most important spaces to upgrade as far as clients and vendors are concerned is the conference room. The conference room is where guests will spend the most time discussing the details of your successful business. The conference table is where all the business will be discussed, therefore this piece of office furniture shou (Read More)

This one feels a little special to me. As soon as I saw the word “cubby,” I was transported back to Mrs. McConnell’s classroom at Valley Junior High in Jasper, Alabama. I was in third grade, in the simple world of the 1980s, and she was a stickler for organization — equal parts mother and drill instructor. Every day, we were inspected: desks cleaned, supplies neatly arranged, and personal items tucked away in our assigned cubbyhole. That memory reminds me why cubby storage organizers remain such a timeless way to keep life neat and organized. Though it’s been decades, that single word instantly brought her to mind. Third grade was a transf (Read More)

Putting in the effort to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for close friends and family who are guests in your home can be a challenge, especially when the guests are clients, potential clients, and others whom you may not know much about. How could you best create a waiting room atmosphere that conveys messages of comfort, professionalism, and high standards to anyone and everyone who walks through your doors? Let's start at the sofa. MarthaStewart.com states that "styling your couch can make... your entire space look that much better. Since a sofa is... the biggest piece of furniture... it commands the most visual attention." While in the case of the office wai (Read More)

Training tables are so versatile for a growing office. For example- when a larger than normal conference meeting needs to be conducted, these tables make it happen. In a moment of growth, they can become temporary workstations while the office is being set up. They fit well in a cafeteria or breakroom when needed. Still, the design use is training employees. No matter the reason, these specialized office furniture fixtures come in handy in a variety of ways and serve well in each setting. There are two types of training tables to choose from- traditional fixed frame and nesting flip tops that allow for multiple tables to be placed together for valuable space saving pra (Read More)

Storage is always a priority around the office. I like to say there are two types of office workers. 1- the person with a nice and neat desktop but has a mess in their desk drawers and 2- the person whose desktop is a mess but their drawers are in immaculate order. There is no in-between… or if someone is actually able to pull both off, they are very sketchy… a suspect even!!! However, additional storage can help alleviate some of these organizational issues. But what comes with a standalone storage unit is the need for privacy so that you can ensure that everything that you place in there stays in there. With that in mind, I thought I would look at some (Read More)

Madison Liquidators has grown a lot since I first started back in January of 2021. To me, it’s a little wild how far we have come since then. Before I get into anything, I don’t want you to think this is going to be some braggadocious article that I threw together. This isn’t an arrogant, boastful fluff piece to stroke mine or anyone’s ego. More or less, this is to tell you how proud I am to be a part of the growth that we have seen, and I will tell you why in just a second. But first, since I have been with Madison Liquidators, we have sold office furniture to some of the biggest names in finance, business, and industry. We sold conference ta (Read More)

Recently I was given the chance to select a new office chair for my home office. I am an employee of Madison Liquidators that works remotely from home. I spent a week in the office back in June and while there I had the opportunity to try out several office chairs to make an educated decision. After a week of trying out several different chairs, I made my selection; I chose the Via Seating Genie. Being a heavier set guy, I knew that I would want a heavy duty office chair. Madison Liquidators has a great selection of office chairs especially heavy duty options. As I tried each option, I wanted to select the one that was the best fit for me. Most of the chairs that I tri (Read More)

Office organization is extremely important to an office worker. An unorganized workspace is an office that is not efficient; not only that but most times this situation can lead to a less than professional appearance for the business. To keep a professional appearance, the office must be free of clutter while with everything in its place. As I say often to my children- a place for everything, everything in its place (thank you Ben Franklin.} That means that every office needs both trash bins and adequate storage. Today, I would like to focus on one form of storage to help organize an office- Lateral file cabinets. Lateral file cabinets are a newer take on the tradition (Read More)

Four people seems to be the perfect group size. The Beatles, the Fantastic Four, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Seinfeld cast, South Park, and the Four Horsemen (the wrestling stable, not the apocalyptic version) are the cream of the crop of foursomes. But what about the office world? Doesn’t it seem like most businesses have that definitive foursome that works well together? Absolutely! But how can we take this foursome to the next level? For the remainder of this blog, I will reference my favorite quartet of all time- The Golden Girls. One of our brand partners, Corp Design has released to us the Veloce Series that features several four person workstation (Read More)

With the rise of the open office concept came unintended consequences; namely noise pollution. Open spaces are conducive to sound reverberating in the empty spaces and carrying way further than in a traditional office. This issue is often overlooked until the office is set up with all the workers performing their duties, in other words- too late. However, there is a solution that has been engineered to greatly reduce office noise, sound absorbent tiles. Both ceiling and wall tiles have been brought to the Madison Liquidators online marketplace through our partner MergeWorks and their EchoDeco series. We will take a brief look at this sound absorbent office solution. Firs (Read More)

Unpopular opinion: display cases are an underrated and often forgotten office furniture item. Why is that? Oftentimes, when we begin to furnish an office, we think about all the things that help us get our work done. When we design our spaces, we also consider the impression they will give to clients and visitors. In both of these instances, people forget the functionality and uses that an office display case can offer to a space to help give the right impression. A great place to start to bring this often-forgotten piece of essential office furniture is with the basics. --subscription-box--   Ideal Uses for Display Cases What is a display case even for? (Read More)

Creating an environment where two people can work together at a T shaped desk for collaboration doesn’t have to be complicated and simply put, by placing two L shaped desks together, you can create a T shape. Desks like this are great for team members and partners who work side-by-side frequently on projects and day to day tasks. T shape desks can be installed into home offices or businesses and can include privacy panels to create a sense of personal space while still being in close proximity with your co-worker. Other accessories with your desk set can include drawers for storage, keyboard trays, hutch with task lights and tack boards, and other furniture pieces (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)