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Office Furniture Refurbishing & Reupholstery

Recycle Scotland refurbishes, re-engineers and reupholsters office furniture at our workshop in Livingston, then delivers and installs for organisations across Scotland. Turning yesterday’s furniture into tomorrow’s solutions.

There’s an alternative

Refurbishing office furniture typically costs less than buying new, keeps quality furniture out of landfill and gives your existing pieces more years of use.

We work with businesses, universities and public sector organisations across Scotland, from single chairs to projects of more than 1,400 desks.

Re-engineering

We re-engineer chairs and desks, changing the size, shape, or finish to transform them into functional pieces that can be used for years to come. We can cut down desks to fit smaller footprints, replace worn desktops and chair parts such as arms and mechanisms.

Office Furniture Reupholstery

Office furniture reupholstery allows furniture to fit into new design schemes, new ways of working and learning, new locations by replacing worn, stained or outdated fabric. We can reupholster task chairs, meeting chairs, sofas and booths. It's an excellent alternative to buying new.

We believe every piece of furniture has the potential for a new life, and it takes just a little bit of imagination to see the possibility in furniture that’s no longer fit for purpose.

Keeping furniture in the economy for as long as possible

From our Livingston workshop, we oversee every step in refurbishing office furniture—from sourcing, planning and uplift to storage, delivery and installation.

Our experienced logistics team ensures a smooth, hassle-free process so your project is completed on time and with care. By choosing our comprehensive in-house services, you not only enhance the life of furniture but also reduce your environmental footprint.

Why should organisations choose refurbished furniture instead of new?

Refurbishing office furniture costs less, arrives faster and has a much lower environmental impact than buying new, whilst still keeping the quality brands your team already uses.

Lower cost: Refurbishing office furniture typically costs less than the equivalent new furniture.
Less waste: Extending the life of existing furniture keeps it out of landfill
Consistency across estates: Reupholstering office furniture lets you match colours and materials across office floors or sites.
Support ESG and Net Zero goals: Refurbished furniture supports net zero commitments, ESG reporting and social value scoring, aligning with circular economy ambitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you deliver the furniture once it has been refurbished?

Yes we deliver and install your office furniture, once it has been refurbished. We have teams in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Aberdeens, delivering your refurbished office furniture across Scotland.

What’s the warranty on refurbished office furniture?

Refurbished office furniture from Recycle Scotland comes with a 12 month warranty. Fabric will come with the manufacturer’s guarantee.

How long does refurbishing office furniture take?

The timeline depends on the quantity of furniture and the services required (re-engineering, reupholstery etc).

Can you refurbish furniture we already own?

Yes, most of our refurbishment work is on existing client’s furniture. We collect it, refurbish it in our workshop and return it to your organisation.

Do you sell refurbished office furniture?

Yes, our online shop stocks quality pre-owned office chairs, desks, tables and storage.

Insights

We helped Insights relocate, install, and re-engineer furniture as part of a large workplace transformation project across their Dundee campus.

The University of Edinburgh

We worked in partnership with the University of Edinburgh and the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) on a project to refurbish 1,400 exam desks.

University of Dundee

We worked with the University of Dundee to re-engineer and reupholster their existing furniture, turning tired and damaged pieces back to looking as good as new.

University of St Andrews

Recycle Scotland has been proudly working with the University of St Andrews throughout the year, our collaborative efforts centred on the re-engineering and reupholstering of their existing furniture.

Leave it to us

Something old can become something new again. Get in touch to learn more about our refurbish services.