How to Budget for Office Furniture Per Employee

Quick answer: Plan on $600 to $2,000 per person for office furniture. Used runs $600 to $900 a seat, mixed runs $850 to $1,250, and new runs $1,200 to $2,000. Delivery and installation add 8% to 15% on top.

How Much Should I Budget for Office Furniture Per Employee?

Start with the seat. A seat is a desk, a chair, and basic storage for one person. The price depends on what you buy:

• Used: $600 to $900 per seat
• Mixed (new chairs, used desks, or the reverse): $850 to $1,250 per seat
• New: $1,200 to $2,000 per seat

These numbers are before installation. Used furniture is typically 30% to 40% less than new.

What Does a Sample Office Budget Look Like?

Here is the math for three common office sizes, using the ranges above.

• 10 people, all new: $12,000 to $20,000
• 20 people, mixed: $17,000 to $25,000, plus 8% to 15% for delivery and installation
• 50 people, all used: $30,000 to $45,000, before any volume discount

Want a number for your exact headcount? Use our office furniture budget calculator. For a 10-person walkthrough, see the cost to furnish a 10-person office.

What Else Adds to the Total?

• Delivery and installation: Add 8% to 15% of the furniture subtotal. Our own crew handles it.
• Sit-to-stand desks: These cost more than fixed-height desks, so budget an uplift for each one.
• Volume discounts: Orders of 25 or more people, and again at 50 or more, qualify for better pricing.

Should I Buy New, Used, or Mixed?

Used is the fastest way to stretch a budget. A common mix is new task chairs with used desks and storage. You get fresh seating where people sit all day and save where it matters less. Browse used office furniture or new office furniture to compare.

How Can I Keep the Budget Down?

• Go used on desks, files, and conference tables.
• Phase the project. Furnish the busiest areas first and add the rest later.
• Order 25 or more seats at once to reach volume pricing.
• Ask what we can reuse from your current space.

For more on how pricing works, read office furniture cost in Columbus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average office furniture cost per person?

Most offices land between $600 and $2,000 per person, depending on whether the furniture is used, mixed, or new.

Is installation included in the per-person price?

No. Delivery and installation add 8% to 15% of the furniture subtotal.

How much cheaper is used office furniture?

Used is typically 30% to 40% less than new.

Do you offer volume discounts?

Yes. Discounts apply on orders of 25 or more people and 50 or more people.

How fast will I get a quote?

Send your request and we reply within two business days.

Get a Free Quote for Your Office

Tell us your headcount and timeline. We will price your office and send a free quote within two business days. Request a free quote or visit our showroom. Prices are based on catalog pricing checked in September 2026 and will vary by product.