How Much Does It Cost to Furnish an Office?

Matt Kelly, President & CEO · Updated October 2026

Real price ranges per person, per room, and for whole offices, built from the commercial-grade furniture we sell today. Use them as a starting point for your budget, and ask for a quote anytime for exact pricing on your space.

The short answer

Plan on about $800 to $1,600 per person for a commercial-grade L-shaped desk, task chair, and pedestal file. A simple desk and chair can start around $400, a cubicle station runs about $1,900 to $2,400 per person, and a private executive office about $1,400 to $3,900. A typical 10-person office with a conference room, breakroom, and reception area comes to roughly $13,000 to $26,600 in furniture.

$820 to $1,620Per person, L-desk workstation
$1,900 to $2,400Per person, cubicle station
$1,800 to $3,500Conference room for 8
Below listEveryday prices, with deeper savings on larger orders

Cost per person, by workstation type

Most of an office budget goes to the workstations, so start here. Multiply the range by your headcount.

Workstation What it includes Typical cost per person
Essential Straight desk and task chair $410 to $810
Standard L-shaped desk, task chair, and pedestal file $820 to $1,620
Sit-stand Height-adjustable desk, task chair, and mobile pedestal file $910 to $1,910
Cubicle Cubicle station with worksurface and pedestal file, plus task chair $1,860 to $2,410
Executive office U-shaped desk or executive suite, executive chair, and two guest chairs $1,390 to $3,910

Ranges run from our lowest-priced commercial-grade options to typical mid-range picks, using current prices from our catalog in October 2026. Prices change, so check the product page for today's price. Cubicle figures are per station in our Systems In-Stock multi-station configurations at the standard 39" panel height.

Cost by room

Room What it includes Typical cost
Conference room for 8 Conference table and 8 conference chairs $1,780 to $3,510
Breakroom for 16 4 tables and 16 stacking or guest chairs $2,370 to $4,000
Reception area Reception desk and 4 guest chairs $730 to $2,900
Training room for 24 12 flip-top or modular tables and 24 nesting or stacking chairs $5,410 to $10,070
Phone booth or meeting pod Soundproof booth, from one person to a 4 to 6 person meeting room $5,220 to $15,670

Sample budgets for a whole office

5 people
$5,900 to $11,600

Five L-shaped desk workstations and a conference room for 8.

10 people
$13,000 to $26,600

Ten L-shaped desk workstations, a conference room, a breakroom for 16, and a reception area.

24 people
$49,600 to $68,300

Twenty-four cubicle stations, a conference room, a breakroom for 16, and a reception area.

Add about $1,400 to $3,900 for each private executive office. These are furniture-only figures before delivery, installation, and tax.

What moves the price up or down

  • Desk shape and size. Moving from a straight desk to an L-shape, or from an L-shape to a U-shape, adds several hundred dollars per desk. Matching the desk to each role is the biggest single lever. See L-Shaped vs. U-Shaped Desks.
  • Chairs. Commercial task chairs in our catalog run from about $180 to $650. A mid-range ergonomic chair is usually the best value for people who sit all day.
  • Cubicle panel height and finishes. Taller panels and upgraded finishes add cost per station. The Cubicle Buying Guide breaks down every configuration.
  • Height-adjustable desks. Sit-stand desks add a few hundred dollars per person over a fixed desk.
  • Matching collections. Buying desks, storage, and tables from one series keeps finishes consistent across the office, so you are not paying to replace mismatched pieces later.

Costs beyond the furniture

  • Delivery. Delivery is added in your cart before you check out, so you see your total price before you pay.
  • Assembly and installation. Professional assembly and installation are available for everything we sell. Installation is quoted per project because the cost depends on your market, building access (loading docks, elevators, stairs), the hours the work needs to happen, and the size of the job. Request an installation quote.
  • Sales tax. Charged where applicable. Tax-exempt organizations can apply to have tax removed at checkout.
Ways to save

Our everyday prices already sit well below manufacturer list, so the ranges on this page start lower than most dealers' quotes. On top of that, larger orders save more automatically at checkout, with no code or account needed, and schools, government agencies, and non-profits can apply for additional savings on every order. See Government, Education, Non-Profit & Bulk Pricing.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to furnish an office per person?

Plan on about $800 to $1,600 per person for a commercial-grade L-shaped desk, task chair, and pedestal file. A basic desk and chair can start around $400, and a cubicle station runs about $1,900 to $2,400 per person.

How much does it cost to furnish a 10-person office?

About $13,000 to $26,600 in furniture for ten workstations, a conference room, a breakroom, and a reception area, before delivery, installation, and tax.

How much does a conference room cost to furnish?

A conference table and eight chairs typically run $1,780 to $3,510 from our catalog. Larger tables and executive chairs push the total higher.

Is installation included in these prices?

No. These are furniture-only figures. Professional assembly and installation are available for everything we sell and are quoted per project, since the cost depends on your market, building access, working hours, and the size of the job.

Are there discounts for large orders?

Yes. Our everyday prices are already well below manufacturer list, and larger orders save more automatically at checkout. Schools, government agencies, and non-profits can apply for additional savings on every order.

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