Office Furniture Liquidation

Buy and sell used office furniture from business closings

Startup Cost
$30,000-$120,000
Difficulty
Intermediate
Time to Profit
12-18 months
Profit Potential
$10,000-$58,000/month

Overview

Office furniture liquidators generate $120,000-$700,000 annually with 40-60% margins buying furniture 15-35% of replacement cost, selling for 40-70% of new.

In 2025, office downsizing, remote work transitions, and business closings create furniture supply.

Buy and sell: office desks, chairs, cubicles, conference tables, filing cabinets, and reception furniture.

Successful liquidators maintain warehouse showrooms, understand office furniture brands and quality (Herman Miller, Steelcase), handle dismantling and transport, sell to businesses furnishing offices affordably, and provide space planning.

Startups and small businesses need affordable furniture ($10,000-$50,000 per office).

Marketing through commercial realtors, office liquidation websites, business brokers, and direct B2B outreach.

Required Skills

  • Office Furniture Knowledge
  • Space Planning
  • Logistics
  • Warehouse Management
  • B2B Sales
  • Installation

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Office downsizing and closings provide supply
  • Businesses need affordable furniture
  • Quality office furniture durable
  • Can maintain warehouse showroom
  • Installation and space planning add revenue

Cons

  • Need large warehouse space
  • Furniture bulky and heavy
  • Dismantling and setup labor
  • Irregular supply from closings
  • Competition from office furniture dealers

How to Get Started

  1. Secure warehouse showroom space
  2. Learn office furniture brands and quality
  3. Build relationships with office liquidation sources
  4. Develop transport and installation capability
  5. Market to businesses and startups
  6. Offer space planning services
  7. Build inventory from office closings

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