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Ways to Save Money on Office Furniture
Everyone has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the economy in some way, including businesses. Budgets are currently tight, and companies and employees alike are doing their best to save money. It may be tempting to put off buying new office furniture when cash is a concern, but waiting too long…
Read MoreThe Christmas Gift of Office Furniture?!? Yes – it’s a thing!
When it comes to online Christmas shopping, the last online store you’d probably think to visit is a office furniture website. However, each year we talk to more and more shoppers looking for that perfect holiday gift for family members and friends. You’re probably thinking, “LOL! Because my teenage son really wants a conference table under the tree…
Read MoreThe Revival of Mid Century Modern Style Furniture
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ve probably noticed the resurgence in mid-century modern style office furniture. It’s everywhere you turn now: offices, storefronts, on TV shows and commercials. It might be that white leather chair with the sleek, chrome armrests or that Eames-style sofa with the tufted buttons. Seemingly overnight, everyone’s office…
Read MoreReclining Office Chair and Tilting Chair –What is the Difference?
Reclining office chairs are popular, but many customers are confused by the terminology of “recline” versus “tilt”. A tilting office chair is common and is considered to be a standard. The tilt refers to the action of the swivel/tilt mechanism on the bottom side of the seat. When you lean back in the chair the…
Read MoreNEOCON 2014 Summary
NEOCON 2014 The Modern Office staff once again attended the annual NEOCON design exposition and conference in Chicago from June 9th to June 11th, 2014. Our main interest was in office furniture, but everything from fabrics to flooring to interior building products and more were on display in over 1 million square feet of showroom…
Read MorePrice Is Not Always the Most Important Factor When Buying an Office Chair.
We are often asked to assist customers in selecting an office chair. The customer may be communicating via phone or email and located thousands of miles away, or they could be in our showroom here in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. There are many factors to consider in selecting an office chair, and we have written detailed…
Read MoreFree Shipping? Some Retailers Promise But Don’t Deliver.
Free shipping is a nice benefit when you shop online. Free shipping on small items is common, but free shipping on larger items such as reception desks, conference tables, and other office furniture is less common. Modern Office offers free shipping on these large items to addresses within the 48 contiguous states as long as…
Read MoreModern Office Introduces Solid Oak Made-In-USA Rolltop Computer Desks
What could be more American than a rolltop desk? The rolltop desk was invented in the U.S. in the 1800’s as a better alternative to the difficult-to-make European cylinder desk, which was a writing desk with a rotating decorative cylinder that covered the work area. The tambour door of the rolltop desk was easier and…
Read MoreHow to Best Use Online Shopping Reviews
I recently stumbled upon an online review service that gave Modern Office a high score and the honor of being the No. 1 place to buy office supplies in Eden Prairie, MN. We’re happy to hear that, but we don’t sell office supplies — we sell office furniture. The review went on to describe our…
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