Price 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 MoreThe Gift of Office Furniture
Office furniture does not usually come to mind as a potential gift during the holiday season. Not many kids dream of a shiny new conference table under the Christmas tree. Few of them beg for a genuine reception desk so they can “play office”. We wish they did, but that’s probably not going to happen…
Read MoreSmall Details Are Often Important.
I was reminded recently of how small details can affect customer satisfaction with an online transaction. A new customer just placed an online order with Modern Office and was very concerned about what would happen should she need to return her order, particularly because she paid via PayPal. She called us to ask about our…
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…
Read MoreModern Office Introduces the WaveFlex Executive Ergonomic Office Chair
Modern Office has introduced yet another office chair based on the design and color trends observed at the recent 2012 NeoCon convention. The WaveFlex Executive Ergonomic Chair has the look and feel of a high-end office chair, but at a fraction of the price. The bright hues mentioned in our previous blogs are featured in…
Read MoreNew GeoFlex Ergonomic Office Chairs in Bold Colors
Bold contrasting colors for office chairs were evident at the 2012 NeoCon commercial interior convention. These colors sizzled and popped against more subdued backgrounds.
Read MoreModern Office Reports on NeoCon 2012
Modern Office has returned from the NeoCon 2012 convention in Chicago. We’re re-energized with new ideas and perspectives after viewing and experiencing the latest developments in the ever-changing world of office furniture.
Read MoreModern Office Attends NeoCon 2012.
Modern Office will attend NeoCon 2012 at The Merchandise Mart in Chicago next week. NeoCon is the largest exposition of commercial furniture and interiors in North America with an expected 40,000 attendees visiting over 700 showrooms and exhibits.
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