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Customising Recycled Furniture to Match Your Fit-Out Design

Ida Gorecka • January 8, 2025

That perfect office design is in your head. The colours, the layout, the flow - it's all there. But then reality hits: standard furniture sizes that don't quite fit, finishes that almost match but not quite, and lead times that stretch endlessly. What if you could make office furniture bend to your creative vision instead of the other way around?


At Coggin, we believe your workspace should reflect your unique needs and aspirations. Professional second-hand office furniture refurbishment does more than breathe new life into used pieces - it transforms them into exactly what your space needs. Think beyond basic tweaks to colour and upholstery to a complete reimagining of your space brought to life.


Book a free consultation to explore what's possible with your space.


Understanding Modern Office Furniture Refurbishment

Professional office furniture refurbishment goes far beyond what most people imagine. Commercial-grade office furniture is built to last decades, with modular designs that allow for complete refurbishment to look like new. When these pieces enter our professional workshop, they can be adapted to match any aesthetic vision while maintaining their core strength and functionality. Leading manufacturers like Herman Miller, Steelcase, and Haworth specifically design their furniture for this kind of long-term adaptability.


See our current inventory of premium brands.


What's Possible When It Comes to Used Office Furniture?

Size Customisation


Modern engineering techniques allow for precise desk modifications. Need those 1800mm desks to fit a small office layout? They can be professionally resized to exact specifications - 1600mm, 1400mm, or any size in between. This customisation not only maximises your space creatively but often proves more cost-effective than purchasing new furniture.

Working with a challenging space? Get in touch and let's discuss your specific measurements.


Colour and Finish Matching


From executive offices to creative studios, every workspace needs its own identity. Professional refurbishment can match any colour scheme or finish. Task chairs can take on complete new looks with commercial-grade fabrics, in a shade chosen by you. Desk surfaces can be refinished to complement existing furniture or match brand guidelines.


Layout Flexibility


Standard storage units can transform into collaborative workspace features. Traditional desks can be modified for modern working styles. The key is understanding that almost any configuration is possible when working with quality commercial furniture.



Quality of Second-Hand Refurbished Office Furniture Lasts Years

As a fit-out professional, you know that every piece of office furniture reflects on your reputation. Here's what really matters: professionally refurbished office furniture must perform flawlessly, meeting the exacting standards your clients expect. At Coggin, we've spent over 15 years perfecting our approach to ensure every piece we deliver enhances your project's success.


Quality refurbishment begins long before any work starts. Our team carefully selects only premium commercial-grade furniture built for long-term use - the kind of pieces that leading manufacturers design for decades of service.


To further demonstrate our commitment to your satisfaction, we stand behind every refurbished piece with a comprehensive
12-month guarantee. This means you can trust in the quality and durability of our furniture from the moment it's delivered. Our aftercare service ensures that should any issues arise, our dedicated support team is ready to provide prompt assistance, giving you complete peace of mind.


The Practical Benefits of Choosing Refurbished Office Furniture

Beyond the obvious sustainability advantages, custom refurbished office furniture offers many practical benefits for fit-out projects. At Coggin, we've structured our service to address the key challenges fit-out professionals face daily. Want to see how we can support your next project? Get in touch today.

Time Management


While new furniture manufacturers quote 8-12 week lead times (often extending even longer), our refurbished pieces typically arrive within 10 days. This rapid turnaround means you can meet tight client deadlines and avoid costly project delays.


Budget Control


Save 50-70% compared to new furniture costs. This saving allows you to deliver higher-end solutions within modest budgets and allocate more resources to other design elements. You can include premium brands that might otherwise be out of reach, offer competitive quotes that win more projects, and maintain healthy project margins.


Design Freedom



Unlike standard furniture that forces you to work within fixed parameters, our refurbishment service gives you unprecedented design flexibility. We can modify second-hand office desks to exact specifications, match your chosen colour scheme, and more. 



Reimagining What's Possible With Recycled Office Furniture

As you plan your next fit-out project, pause for a moment and think about design freedom. Instead of explaining why something can't be done, you could be exploring what could be done. Instead of "that's not a standard size," you could be saying "we can match those exact dimensions." Rather than "that'll take 12 weeks," you could be offering solutions in days.


Even better, imagine telling your clients they can have this flexibility while saving
50-70% on premium brands and achieving their ESG goals. Delivering exactly what they need, when they need it, while making their sustainability targets achievable and their budgets go further.


At Coggin, we've spent years perfecting what we do, turning furniture limitations into opportunities, and helping fit-out professionals like you exceed client expectations time and time again. Perhaps it's time we helped you too. Your clients already have the perfect workspace in mind - let's make it happen.
Get in touch with us today.

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