About

Our Company

Here at Designer & Ergonomic Seating LTD, the primary objective is to provide our customers with a premium buying experience of quality used office seating.

A Family business

Brothers Louie and Zac founded DES in 2016 to specialize in high-end office seating. Previously, they partnered in their father's second hand office furniture business, which operated across South London from the 1970s to 2010s. Despite DES being an online retailer, they remain committed to providing a personable customer experience, just like in the family shop of years past.

Recycling is at the heart of everything we do.

We at DES truly believe that repurposing a used chair is the first step to lowering your carbon footprint, but also helps to grow more environmentally positive practices. And all at the same time as reducing unnecessary expenses. Basically - Feel good and save a few £££ doing it!

Serviced and Refurbished but with a personal touch

At DES, we take pride in professionally restoring all our used chairs to a very high standard. This not only ensures the smooth operation of key ergonomic features, but extends the life & comfort of the chair.

Once dismantled, we are able to properly check for defects and service the moving parts. At this stage mechanical components are thoroughly cleaned and re-lubricated for optimal performance.

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Why Quality Matters When Choosing a Used Office Chair

Buying any old used chair could lead to disappointment and unforeseen problems. That’s why it’s important to choose a quality product that won’t fail or need costly replacements. Our chairs come from premium manufacturers, built with superior quality and featuring innovative ergonomic designs.

Comfort, Sustainability, and Savings

Buying a used chair of this calibre is a great choice, but choosing one expertly refurbished is the smart choice. Our thorough servicing process ensures longevity comparable to that of a new chair. While home users have been the bulk of our client base, we’re now seeing a growing trend of large businesses opting for used chairs too. Recycling isn’t just good for business—it’s great for the planet.

We’re so passionate about sustainability—even our cardboard shipping boxes are reused.

Expert advice on top ergonomic brands.

Trading in brands such as Herman Miller, HAG, Humanscale, Vitra, RH & Steelcase and many more, we have accrued a broad knowledge in each of the manufacturer’s ergonomic advantages. We are always happy to offer help & advice when choosing a chair to best suit the individual’s specific requirements. Along with guidance on how to correctly set up and use the chair, our main objective is to ensure your overall comfort throughout your working day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do the used chairs come with a Warranty?

YES, all our chairs will come with a 180-day parts warranty. Please click below to review our full warranty terms & conditions for more info.

Does the chair come fully assembled?

MOSTLY YES, however sometimes we do have to ship the chairs partially dismantled. If we do, it will always be very simple to reassemble with only a basic tool kit required.

If your order is being delivered by our in-house delivery team, it will always be fully assembled, and we will take away any packaging to be recycled.

What Castors should I choose?

All our chairs will come with good condition used castors fitted as the standard option. These are completely fine to use on low pile carpeted floors.

However, if you intended to use the chair on a wooden or tiled surface, then it is highly advisable to upgrade to the hard floor castor option. To the untrained eye they are almost identical in appearance, however the actual wheel is rubberised, otherwise known as soft edge. Being brand new they will not have accumulated any unseen dirt or grit. The rubberised wheel will minimise damage to the surface over time, provide more traction and will be noticeably quieter too.

If you are unsure which type you need, please feel free to contact us for further advice.

Are your chairs Genuine products?

VERY SIMPLY - YES. We only trade in 100% genuine chairs, you can rest assured that all our chairs for sale are not copies, inspired versions or outright fakes.

Can I return a chair if I find it uncomfortable?

YES, we will accept a return – FOR ANY REASON – within 14 days of taking delivery. We understand that it is difficult to quickly decide if the chair is suitable for your working needs. That is why we offer this 14 Day return period to ensure you are totally satisfied and happy to keep & continue using the chair.

Unless you can return the chair yourself, there is a £42.00 fee to have the chair collected and returned back to us. Please click below to review our full return policy.