Corporate Office Equipment Auction Prices: What Buyers Need to Know
Corporate office liquidation auctions are one of the most reliable sources for quality used office furniture, technology, and workspace equipment — often at a fraction of replacement cost. Grafe Auction has conducted dozens of these sales across the Midwest and beyond, and the results consistently show strong buyer demand for premium brands like Steelcase, Herman Miller, and Krug.
Whether you're outfitting a growing company, a startup, or a co-working space, here's a detailed look at what corporate office equipment actually sells for — based on real auction results.
What Goes Into a Corporate Office Liquidation?
Corporate office liquidations typically include three major asset categories: seating and workspace furniture, conference and collaboration equipment, and technology infrastructure. The mix reflects how modern offices are configured — open-plan workstations, formal conference rooms, and distributed tech setups throughout. Larger headquarters liquidations often span hundreds or even thousands of individual lots across all three categories.
From national retail headquarters to regional marketing firms and logistics companies, we've managed corporate office sales covering everything from individual task chairs to complete 9-person modular workstation systems. The scale and diversity of these auctions make them appealing to a wide range of buyers, including startups, small businesses, nonprofits, and individuals furnishing a home office.
Office Seating: A Competitive Category
Office seating is consistently the most active category in corporate liquidations, and premium ergonomic brands generate the strongest bidder interest. Based on recent Grafe Auction results:
- Steelcase office chairs sold in the $75–$140 range depending on model and condition
- Krug leather chairs commanded $85–$130
- Mesh-back ergonomic chairs sold for $65–$170, with higher-end models pushing toward the top of that range
These prices represent meaningful savings compared to new retail pricing on the same brands. A new Steelcase Leap, for example, typically retails above $1,000 — making auction pricing a smart option for buyers furnishing multiple workstations at once.
Pro Tip: Chairs from recently closed corporate offices — especially those from well-maintained facilities — often show minimal wear and represent the best value in the category.
Conference Rooms and Workspace Furniture
Conference room assets attract strong competitive bidding, particularly for powered tables and booth-style seating that can be difficult to source through other used channels.
- Powered conference tables (with integrated electrical outlets) sold in the $55–$300 range depending on size and configuration
- Padded booth seating with tables commanded $400–$1,000 for complete sets
- U-shaped laminate executive desks with overhead cabinets reached $600–$750
- Metal lateral file cabinets moved consistently at $37.50–$50 for standard units
Powered conference tables in particular stand out as strong auction value. These pieces regularly run $2,000 or more new, and the auction market routinely delivers them well below that when they come out of quality corporate facilities.
Technology and AV Equipment
Technology assets round out corporate office liquidations with practical pricing across established brands. AV and presentation equipment from national companies tends to be well-maintained and relatively current — making it popular with smaller organizations that need functional setups without the enterprise price tag.
Recent Grafe Auction results showed:
- Sharp and Vizio flat-screen monitors in the 48–60 inch range sold for $130–$210
- NEC projectors with ceiling mounts and DA-LITE screens commanded $95–$650 depending on specifications
- Complete computer workstations — HP monitors, ergonomic mounts, keyboards, and mice — sold in sets ranging from $13–$160
Complete workstation sets at the lower end of that range are hard to beat. Buyers can furnish an entire desk setup for less than the cost of a single new monitor.
Featured Auctions
A few recent sales illustrate the scale and scope of what corporate office liquidations can include.
Target Corporation — Minneapolis, MN
Target Corporation's Minneapolis headquarters liquidation spanned three sequential auctions in 2025 (with even more in 2024) totaling 2,266 lots, attracting 1,172 unique bidders who generated over 151,000 bids. The sales featured hundreds of Steelcase office chairs, powered conference tables reaching $300, Sharp flat-screen monitors, and padded booth seating with tables commanding up to $1,000. The participation numbers alone reflect the sustained regional demand for quality corporate office assets.
C.H. Robinson — Wood Dale & Lisle, IL
These two Chicago-area logistics office liquidations offered 1,296 lots of professional workspace assets, drawing 545 bidders and generating over 93,000 bids. Highlights included U-shaped laminate executive desks reaching $600–$750, Krug leather chairs, mesh-back ergonomic seating, NEC projectors with 12-foot DA-LITE screens selling at $650, and complete HP computer workstations attracting businesses looking for turnkey setups.
Two Rivers Marketing
This marketing firm liquidation featured 404 lots centered around extensive Herman Miller Resolve modular workstation systems configured for 6–9 person collaborative spaces, selling for $147–$1,260 depending on configuration and accessories. The sale drew 129 bidders who generated over 23,000 bids, with additional assets including traditional wooden office chairs, metal file cabinets, and complete reception area furnishings.
Fun Fact: Combined bidder activity across these three sales totaled more than 267,000 bids — a clear sign of how competitive the market for quality used office equipment has become.
Ready to Bid?
Grafe Auction lists all upcoming corporate office liquidation auctions on our website, where registered bidders can preview lots, review photos and condition notes, and place bids online. Most sales run as timed online auctions, so you can bid from anywhere — no need to be on-site.
Registration is free, and setting up your account before a sale goes live means you won't miss out when the lots you want start moving. For larger corporate liquidations, we publish detailed lot listings with brand names, dimensions, and quantity counts to help you plan ahead.
Browse upcoming auctions or contact our team with questions about a specific sale or asset category.
Grafe Auction has been conducting business liquidation auctions since 1959. We manage the full process — from equipment cataloging and photography to online bidding and buyer coordination — for corporate clients across industries.