When thinking about office furniture, decorations are often a low priority. With so many other more pressing matters such as desks, conference tables, chairs, break room furniture, and storage just to name a few; it’s easy to put decorations on the back burner. However, an office isn’t complete if it is a sterile work environment with no character.
Interior design is an important aspect of the office work environment. Studies have been conducted by countless organizations and the consensus is that a well designed office promotes productivity, morale, builds client confidence, and enhances the branding of the business. In simpler terms, a well-designed offic (Read More)
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The challenge of utilizing office space has been a struggle for decades. Sometimes too much open space meant that space was mostly unusable. Until the open office concept came about where individual workstations are placed in these spaces, the only solution was cubicle workstations. Now that open office workstations are the norm in office spaces, cubicle walls panels are used in new ways to help combat the weaknesses that come with an open office layout. With that in mind, this list will provide notable examples of these solutions. Let us discover eight options for utilizing cubicle walls in the workplace to provide separation between workers and to reduce noise in the wo (Read More)
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I think you will find this is going to be somewhat different from most of my office furniture reviews. My formula usually consists of me starting off with an endearing story or relatable situation from my past but then it turns into an informative blog about whatever office furniture I want to write about that day, accompanied by many example photos to paint the entire picture on this canvas of mine. I guess you could say that this opening paragraph could be somewhat endearing… I suppose. I also can write about this wonderful office furniture piece that I want to highlight for you today, but since there are only two versions of it, with just a handful of sizes, I'm only (Read More)
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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)
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Madison Liquidators adds cubicle desks from Office Star Products. With international shipping delays, and other inventory shortages that have plagued the last couple years, Madison Liquidators has added a new office cubicle desk system to its fresh 2023 lineup from partner Office Star Products (OSP).
Office furniture has been in short demand since the onset of the global pandemic. Supply chain issues have arisen over and over again, and no office furniture has felt the squeeze more than office cubicle desks. There have been times where office cubicle desk systems haven’t been available at all on the marketplace of Madison Liquidators, but OSP has answered the cal (Read More)
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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)
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The modern office design is increasingly popular in offices across North America these days. One of the main reasons is the design fits so well in the open office concept. From its minimalist layout to the sleek lines, and bold colors there’s just something about an office that is wide open, bathed in natural light that just naturally creates an inclusive and cooperative office. To borrow the words of Forest Gump- modern office design and open office concept “go together like peas and carrots.”
When starting a modern office design, it is best to start with the centerpiece of the office, which is the desk. The most popular desk style today is the (Read More)
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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)
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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)
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Are you AI image fatigued yet? We hope not.
If you're an avid user of Facebook or any social media platform, then by now you may be quite tired of seeing everyone and their cousin generate AI images of themselves as anime characters or with their ideal body (you know you've done it too).
But AI is a tool, and as such, it offers immense value for what its AI imagination (or human-taught AI imagination) can dream up about interior trends, namely: modern home offices.
New and unique color combinations, furniture placements, cool gadgets, accessories, and even decor find inspiration in these surreal snapshots brought to you by careful, prompt engineering.
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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)
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Finding the right office furniture for your office can be a chore on your own. Luckily, our customer service team at Madison Liquidators is here to help. We have compiled this guide to answer some of the most frequent questions about purchasing office furniture. This should be viewed as a first major step into the pool of finding office furniture. Careful though, the pool can get pretty deep.
At any point during your search that you feel that you need to speed up the process and have your personal questions, our dedicated sales team is here to help. Our team has many years of dedicated customer focused support. Our team is standing by to answer all your questions and h (Read More)
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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)
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Corp Design is a leader in commercial office furniture today. Their desks are stylish and functional with a wide variety designs and styles. Corp design carries a cohesive design element throughout all their office furniture and that is minimalism. Their finishes are sleek and stylish which makes them the focal point of most of their office furniture. But that doesn’t mean boring. Corp Design has found a happy medium between simplistic and understated that makes for a refined and upscale look.
Corp Design is committed to its five signature finishes which are Blanc De Gris, Espresso, Grigio, Miele, and Noce. Blanc De Gris is an almost white finish with a light gre (Read More)
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The traditional style desk is usually made from natural wood and blends with the traditional office decor of wood furniture, plush carpeting and perhaps even dimmed lighting. You can still have a traditional office space featuring a warm, cherry desk and blend in more modern finishes such as tiled floors, large windows, and plenty of natural light.
Oak is the more traditional look for the dark, natural wood desks in traditional office spaces. A cherry desk offers a warm, bright finish and enhances the office without detracting from the feel and design of the natural wood desk. A cherry desk projects charm and elegance and is a functional and beautiful addition to any tra (Read More)
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Chances are, if you follow interior design and décor trends, then you’ve seen a lot more dark, deep or moody offices and home office spaces. Whether or not you prefer a bright and sunny office or the jeweled tones of the dark academia office, the dark academia trend, overall, is here to stay.
What is a Dark Academia Office?
Dark academia takes its name, and inspiration, from traditional libraries and university halls. Imagine, the library with larger-than-life ceilings, chandeliers illuminating thick wooden and ornate rows of tables, tall bookshelves surrounding the space filled with old, well-worn books of different colors, seating areas that use cheste (Read More)
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What is an Office Credenza?
The term "office credenza" refers to a low, wide cabinet used in offices. Office credenzas in particular, bring extra storage and sometimes desktop space to home offices and businesses.
Credenza Desks
A credenza desk is a type of office furniture that combines the functionality of a credenza with the work surface of a desk. It typically has a work surface that is the same height as the main desk.
Credenza desks are often used in an executive office, where they provide a place to store files, paperwork, and other office supplies. They can also be used in home offices, where they can provide a functional and stylish workspace.
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As I was researching my last blog, “A Guide to Finding the Right L-Shaped Desk for a Small Office” I kept coming back to the idea of my own L shaped desk in my home office. The more I studied and compiled data for the other blog, I also found myself setting aside inventory for ideas for corner desks and L shaped desks for a home office. It got to the point to where I had to decide to create a completely separate blog to highlight the idea of these pieces of office furniture for a home office. So, with that in mind we will look at Corner desks and L shaped desks for the home office.
First, let’s look at the distinction between the two because they most (Read More)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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When creating your office space, getting all of the furniture pieces you need to bring your vision to life and to make your workspace work for you can be a chore. It's hard to find everything you need at once, all in one shot. A remedy that would make its simpler and what a lot of people never think about are office furniture sets. You are able to get the most essential furniture pieces, that match, have the functionality and customized elements you need, in one go.
Another benefit to a set is that if you like a particular manufacturer, you can get your whole office setup from them, and as is often the case with a bulk order, probably save money in the proc (Read More)
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If your office desk is like most people's, it can be inundated with a whole host of electronic devices, from computer screens and laptops to charging phones and air pods. While cable management solutions are great for organization, what is the best system for charging multiple devices?
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Enter The Charging Station.
A charging station, or office charging station, is a device or system designed to recharge electronic devices in a workplace setting.
It's similar to an extension cord in that it utilizes multiple outlets. The benefit of newer models of charging stations is that they don't sit on the floor but are made in space-saving shapes, such (Read More)
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You may be seeing black and white everywhere, as it seems to be a trending interior color palette, but black and white has made the rounds in interior design in many iterations throughout the past. No matter how you feel about it currently, the timeless elegance of black and white has always been a pillar for simple and classic interiors.
This classic duo offers endless possibilities for creating a dedicated home office that is both sophisticated and functional.
The strongest cases for the color black, white, or both in a home office space tend to come from principles of minimalist home office design. Yet, this stylish combo is meant to help emphasize color through (Read More)
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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 furniture.
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At some point in our lives, we may all have the opportunity (for good or bad) to visit a law office. And if you're a new lawyer opening your own practice for the first time, it's important to give an impression that conveys professionalism and strength.
That's why the design, layout, and even style of your office furniture can have a huge impact on how not only potential clients but also competitors see you.
In this article, we're going to highlight a few pieces of commercial office furniture that we believe are some of the best options, even essential, for law offices and legal professionals.
Law Office Design Styles and Furniture Pieces
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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)
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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)
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A growing office needs to have versatility. They need the ability to transition from one phase to the next swiftly. While there are a lot of variables that go into a transition such as this, one of the best ways to make it easier is to have office furniture that can change with each move. For larger desks such as the U shaped desks versatility means being reversible. For a U shaped desk, being reversible means that the bridge, which is the centerpiece connecting the front and back of the desk can be placed on either side as needed.
A reversible U shaped desk will ensure that with each move, the office furniture will be able to fit within any office setting. Not only th (Read More)
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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!
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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)
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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 desk (Read More)
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This is my regular reminder that sit stand desks exist and improve the health of the office worker. I was talking with a friend who is an office worker from home the other day and she was complaining about how sitting down so much has made her seek out the aid of a chiropractor about once a quarter. This immediately got me championing sit stand desks as a healthy alternative that can give her much needed movement daily while still remaining just as productive. She said she had heard of them but thought they were more of a novelty than an actual fundamental change that I view them as.
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After a few minutes of me sending her links to great sit stand des (Read More)
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Quick! Name an office staple that you use regularly but don't put much thought into buying. If you said pens, I'll accept it. But I was thinking more along the lines of something luminary.
All pens aside, when you need to get work done late or need just a bit of extra light for a dark corner of the office, the desk lamp is the staple that everyone has, but only the creative and natural aesthete takes care in choosing.
Let's change that now. Here are 5 (plus a bonus) desk lamps that are cool, unique, modern and other adjectives.
I absolutely give you permission to 'add to cart' at the end of this blog post.
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So, you’re in need of a big desk? Madison Liquidators can help. We have a fantastic selection of U shaped desks with hutches. These office furniture selections not only does the U shaped design provide three large desktop work areas, but the added hutch also provides a high level of storage space is a game changer for a highly productive office worker.
One of the biggest considerations to make for a U shaped desk with hutch is that it takes up a large amount of square footage compared to other office furniture options. Another note is that the hutch needs to be set against an office wall for stability so placement in the office will need attention prior to purchase (Read More)
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A small office can be challenging to furnish. Multiple issues arise when you begin the process of doing so. The most obvious is limited space with the conventional wisdom calling for small office furniture. However, this is often flawed due to the type of work that we do in our offices. Small desks just don’t allow us to perform the work that we are required to do daily. So, what do we do?
From my own personal experience in a small office in my home, I was able to find a fantastic desk that fit the requirements of my daily duties exceptionally well. How did I do this? When I arrived in Madison for my initial training, I sat down with the skilled co-workers who are (Read More)
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Office collaboration is important. Increasingly offices are moving to a more open and inclusive office layout. Traditional cubicle layouts are being phased out in favor of opening up the workspace in favor of open spaces that feature increased natural lighting brought on by the elimination of huge light blocking partitioned walls. In place of cubicles, a wide variety of collaborative workstations have come to market to lead the way in this new and exciting office layout.
With so many options out there, we are providing a sample of some of the top collaborative workstations available today. This list is a great place to begin a search for this type of office furniture. (Read More)
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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.
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One of the most common questions I get from people who know I work from home is how to furnish a home office on a budget, I get it a lot. Since I’ve been in this office furniture game for close to two and a half years now, I feel like I have gotten some insights into this question. I am by no means an interior designer, so please don’t look to me for any home remodeling advice unless you’re open to canary yellow walls throughout.
I understand the desire to do a home office on a budget myself. I mean, I’m not the only person who notices that our hard earned dollars don’t go as far as they used to. It really is a different world than it (Read More)
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Today, as I sit down to write this, I am inspired by one of our brand partners. I’ve been researching modern office design for several days, and I have come to the conclusion that if I were to have the opportunity to furnish a modern office, I would do it with Groupe Lacasse. I would like to lead you through the rabbit hole so to speak and look at all phases of a modern office design with this trustworthy brand. We can look at this through the perspective of furnishing a modern office together. Before we begin, here is some information about this brand partner.
“Groupe Lacasse’s mission is to offer high-quality products and complete furniture solutions such as case (Read More)
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Heavy duty office chairs offer a robust solution for individuals requiring exceptional strength, stability, and comfort in their daily seating arrangements. Purposefully engineered with reinforced structures and resilient materials, these chairs are not merely furniture pieces but dependable allies that accommodate larger frames and provide sustained support during extended hours of work. Designed to bear heavier weights without compromising on ergonomic design, these chairs epitomize durability, functionality, and unwavering reliability in the active landscape of office furniture.
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Key Features of Heavy Duty Office Chairs
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Recently, I shared information on the Office Star Product’s Townsend series of traditional office design desks. We have received a lot of positive feedback concerning this office furniture line. Not only that, there has been an overwhelmingly positive reaction to the traditional office design style. It seems that the Summer of 2023 is seeing a resurgence of the traditional office design; which had previously taken a backseat to more modern and contemporary design styles. In case you missed it, you can catch up with the original Townsend series traditional office design desks by reading the original story here.
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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)
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Executive office chairs represent the pinnacle of comfort, sophistication, and functionality in professional workspaces. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, these chairs cater to the needs of executives, professionals, and individuals spending prolonged hours at their desks. They seamlessly blend ergonomic excellence with a perception of opulence, elevating the atmosphere of any executive office chair while ensuring optimal support and comfort for the user.
Crafted from premium materials such as supple leather or high-quality fabric, executive office chairs exude a sense of luxury and refinement. Their design not only embodies elegance but also prioritizes fu (Read More)
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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)
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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.
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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)
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Sofas, loveseats, and club chairs are some of the most important pieces of office furniture that are used by both staff and guests daily. Commercial office furniture of this kind must be built to a higher standard due to the punishment that it must endure to the daily excessive use that they must endure. With this in mind, we are highlighting some of the best options of sofas, loveseats, and lounge chairs that are available today to help assist in the difficult search for quality furniture pieces such as these.
Piazza Leather Love Seat
Starting price- [price-10432]
Sleek and elegant, the top grain leather upholstered with a chrome plated steel reinforced fram (Read More)
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