Tracking Down The Perfect Previously Owned Desk For Your Office Furniture Set
Most of us would love to have attractive tables, chairs, sofas, lamps, and other appealing furniture in our homes. When it comes to home office furniture, though, can you find nice options without spending a fortune? Yes - in fact, you might be surprise at what’s available in the used furniture market.
There are three major advantages to buying a used office desk as part of your overall office furniture set - large-scale recycling, saving money and scoring great style. So, if you’re looking for an affordable desk that’s innovative and looks great, keep reading for some great recycled ideas.
Recycled Work Bench
A recycled work bench or shop table offers a durable and sturdy work surface that’s also height adjustable and spacious. Your used work bench will even bring a touch of industrial style to your workplace, a design feature that’s very hot right now.
Before you begin using a work bench or tool table as your office work surface, make sure the wood is treated and protected with a few coats of varnish. Unvarnished wood is susceptible to water damage from spills and ring marks from your morning cup of coffee.
Recycled Architecture Table
What makes drafting and architecture tables so great is that they’re the original adjustable desk. They’re also designed for heavy-duty work environments, so that means they’re sturdy and able to stand up under a lot of pressure. The ability to adjust an architecture table from a low seating to a high standing position means you can have an ergonomically correct desk, but for a fraction of the price.
But, why is being able to adjust the tilt and height of your desk so important? Well, workers who were able to stand for at least an hour during their workday reported higher energy levels, less back pain and improved posture. You’ll also burn about 50 more calories for every hour you spend standing versus sitting.
Scoring an Antique Find
Scour your local garage sales and flea markets to find a beautiful antique desk, but be prepared to adjust the height. Most antique desks are significantly smaller and shorter than modern desks and aren’t designed to be paired with larger office chairs.
To fix this problem, you can spend a lot of money on expensive table risers or you can simply lay down a few dollars for fridge levelers. These handy metal pegs are cheap, go on easily and can even be used to properly level your desk.
Where to Look for Modern Used Desks
If you’re seeking a used office desk but would prefer something more modern than an antique or old drafting table, the best place to start is in your local classified ads or charity and consignment shops. The website at Craigslist offers local web classifieds for most cities in North America and a large number of listings for used furniture in your area. For consignment and charity shops in your area, try Google Map’s Business Search function.