Archive for June, 2008

Buying Office Chairs in Bulk

Cheap Prices and Buying Tips

Being in the office business, you should expect to pay around $250 – 350 for a good office chair. Even though top of the line office chairs can cost thousands of dollars, they usually aren’t any more comfortable than a 300 dollar chair. Instead of paying thousands for the chair, you’re actually paying thousands for the brand name instead.

For those on a budget who don’t want to spend a lot of money on office chairs, less expensive office chairs are available for around $100 dollars per chair. If space is limited then stackable chairs is another option. Buying office chairs in bulk can also discount the price you pay for them.

Ask about repairs
Whenever repairs are required for your office chairs, you should ask if parts can be replaced. If the parts have to be shipped to your office, you should find out who is responsible for shipping charges, as they can tend be quite expensive. If shipping isn’t required, you should find out about delivery.

Discounts for bulk
Discounting is rampant among dealers in office furniture. Even if you are only buying one office chair, you can still get up to a 30 percent discount off the suggested price of retail. As you buy more and more office chairs, the discount will keep getting bigger and bigger.

Therefore, it’s always a smart decision to buy your office chairs in bulk. If you have a lot of employees, you’ll save hundreds and maybe even thousands of dollars. Saving money always looks good on the account balance, especially when it comes to your office accounts.

Ask for a Trial Chair
If you plan to buy a lot of chairs at a time, you should ask for a few trial chairs to be brought to your office. Then, you can let your employees vote for the chairs they like best. Even though a standard chair will be sufficient for most people, it is sometimes necessary to purchase other chairs as well.

For example, taller people will prefer special chairs, as well as those with a lot of weight. No one chair will work perfectly for everyone, as the human body comes in different shapes and sizes. Your clients and your employees deserve to be comfortable, especially if they are sitting for long periods such as computer operators. A little padding can mean the difference between a relaxed employee and a fidget bum.

Making your decision
You can purchase your chairs either locally, or online if you prefer. Even though they may be cheaper online, you still have to worry about shipping charges. Buying locally is the best way, especially if you are buying many different office chairs.

Those planning on getting the most from their office and employees, should look into the most comfortable office chairs for the money. Your employees will feel and work much better with comfortable chairs, which is reason enough to make the investment and go that extra mile to get some opinions about what people will like.

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

Selecting Reception Room Chairs

The quality of your reception room chairs will reflect that old saying “you only get one chance to make a good impression”.  In your office, you’ll want to make sure that guests and clients are as comfortable as they can  be while they wait for an appointment.  Reception chairs or chairs for waiting rooms are popular outside of the office as well, as schools  and even churches use them.

Reception room chairs leave an impression with your guests about how you feel about them.  If they project a friendly atmosphere and leave a long lasting impression of comfort on your guests, they will like you and enjoy coming to your office.  By using comfortable chairs in your office, guests will feel cozy and right at home in your office waiting room.

It’s a also a good idea to think of other considerate things that your clients may remember and appreciate such as  place your chairs around a corner table or coffee table in the waiting area with a stack of current magazines for your guests to read. Some soft music is often also appreciated and an area with some toys if your office gets child visitors.

When shopping for reception chairs, one of the most important decisions will be finding chairs that will make people of all heights and weight comfortable.  Provide some chairs that offer adjustable options for the height, depth of the backrest, and even the arm rests.  Provide a sofa for people who may be too overweight to fit on a narrow chair.

The average reception chair is very durable and can last up to 15 years with little maintenance – and each guest that uses it along the way remembers the comfort your office provides each and every time they sit in the chair.

Almost all reception chairs have a strong and stable frame that will offer your back the maximum amount of ergonomic benefit.  You can even get your chairs with different textiles and frames as well, including leather, vinyl, or fabric and wooden or steel frames.  Select  the colors to go with a pleasing design in a picture and upholstery over the padding for the seats to complement the interior design makes your reception area pleasing on the eye and adds to your style.

If you have an office with a waiting room, you shouldn’t think twice about adding comfortable reception chairs.  These chairs will reassure your clients that you are thoughtful of their needs and subtly enhance the “home away from home” feeling, and give your office the look and feel your guests will love to come back to.

Keeping a client happy and comfortable also gives you that little bit more leeway when you are extra busy and may have to delay their appointment. No one enjoys a hard chair with no support  especially when they have no choice but to sit on it and its for an extended time.

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

Alera® Resin Rectangular Folding Table

Alera Folding Resin Tables

Alera Folding Resin Tables
Lightweight and durable. For indoor or outdoor use. Legs fold into underside cavity for safe storage.

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Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Samsonite® Endura™ Economy Molded Folding Table

Samsonite Portable Folding Tables

Samsonite Portable Folding Tables
Designed for light-duty indoor/outdoor use. Holds 1,500-lbs. evenly distributed. Folds flat for compact storage.

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Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Iceberg Indestruc-Tables Too™ 1200 Series Square Folding Table

Portable Folding Tables Iceberg

Portable Folding Tables Iceberg
Commercial grade table for indoor and outdoor use. Lightweight, durable and portable.

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Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Bush® Series C Two-Drawer 3/4 Suspended Pedestal File

Bush Filing Mobile Pedestal

Bush Filing Mobile Pedestal
Durable laminate top helps protect daily wear-and-tear. Accommodates letter/legal size hanging files. Finish helps protect against daily wear-and-tear.

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Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Alera® Valencia Series File/File Full Pedestal File

Alera Filing Mobile Pedestal

Alera Filing Mobile Pedestal
Not freestanding, attaches under worksurface. Sturdy four-sided drawer construction with separate front panel. Full-extension ball bearing slides on file drawer for easy access.

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Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Alera® Two-Drawer Mobile Pedestal File with Visible Casters

Alera Filing Mobile Pedestal

Alera Filing Mobile Pedestal
High-sided file drawer accommodates letter/legal filing. Counterweight prevents tipping. Wheels allow easy mobility and lock for security.

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Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Star Quality Orion Collection Pedestals for Computer Credenza

Star Quality Freestanding Pedestal

Star Quality Freestanding Pedestal
Selected wood veneers with triple-coat lacquer finish. Pilaster corner molding and bottom skirt detail. Enclosed CPU storage with ventilation in right pedestal.

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Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Tiffany Industries™ Aberdeen Series Pedestal for Desk

Mayline Freestanding Pedestal

Mayline Freestanding Pedestal
Dual-use pencil drawer converts to storage area for your laptop. Lock keeps important contents safe and secure. Abrasion- and stain resistance surface helps maintain a "brand new" look.

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Thursday, June 5th, 2008

HON® Brigade™ Series Mobile Pedestal File with "D" Pulls

Freestanding Pedestal

Freestanding Pedestal
High-sided drawers serve as front-to-back hangrails for all your filing needs. Counterweight inhibits tipping for safety. "One Key" interchangeable lock core makes re-keying fast and easy.

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Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Alera® Verona Veneer Series File/File Pedestal File

Alera Filing Freestanding Pedestal

Alera Filing Freestanding Pedestal
Durable four-sided drawer construction with separate front panel. Multi-point lock saves time by securing all drawers. Core removable locks provide fast and easy installation.

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Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Basyx™ VL800 Series Executive High Back Swivel/Tilt Chair

High End Basyx Leather Executive Chairs

High End Basyx Leather Executive Chairs
Black leather upholstery; steel base. Gently curved wood loop arms. Pneumatic seat height adjustment and 360° swivel.

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Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

Alera® Strada Series Guest Chair

High End Alera Leather Executive Chairs

High End Alera Leather Executive Chairs
Greet your guests with the luxury of top-grain leather upholstery. Tailored seat and back. Waterfall seat design reduces pressure at the back of your knees for improved circulation. Roll armrests with padded leather caps for added comfort.

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Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

Star Quality Office Furniture Orion Collection Single Pedestal Return

Office Suites & Desks Wood Desks

Office Suites & Desks Wood Desks
Combine this single pedestal Return with the single pedestal desk to create an "L" workstation. Full-length pedestal comes with locking box/box/file drawers.

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Wednesday, June 4th, 2008
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