An introduction to the history of chair making in High Wycombe When you look at the town of High Wycombe today, you may not be aware of the rich history the town has in the furniture-making business and, in particular, chair making. High Wycombe, however, was once incredibly famous for chairmakers - known as turners - who had the ability to create and send out beautiful chairs in record time. Many of the disused factories in High Wycombe today were once home to chair making teams. The earliest records of the Windsor chair appears in church [...] more

Many of us spend more time sitting at our desks than sleeping in our beds. It is, therefore, no wonder that we want comfortable office chairs. The human body simply isn’t designed to sit down for prolonged periods of time. In a standard chair, pressure is placed on our backs, hips and thighs when we remain seated. Our muscles are put under tension and this can result in mild aches, through to severe pains. Ergonomic Office Chairs Ergonomically-designed task chairs are adaptable. The height of the [...] more

If your company are on a recruitment drive, or are preparing for an office upgrade or relocation, used office desks may prove a highly cost-effective and environmentally responsible option. In almost every work environment, a desk is essential. This relatively simple item of office furniture can take the form of a small standing hot desk or a highly personalised workspace with plenty of room for documents, technology, potted plants and photos of the cat. Check out our tips to ensure that you end up with the ideal second-hand office desks. Tip 1 – Consider [...] more

The cost of buying new typically requires an investment of between £150 and £1500. If you are refitting your office, this soon mounts up. Buying pre-owned office chairs is a cost-effective and environmentally responsible means of equipping your business, but you still need to be selective. Our bodies are designed to move, however, the vast majority of workers spend many long hours sitting in an office chair. In order to ensure that your employees are comfortable, productive and have a reduced risk of pain or injury, it is important to buy good quality office chairs. [...] more

Should Office Furniture feature in your Waste Management plan? When you think of office waste, you might introduce measures to minimise paper use or provide an alternative to disposable cups. We suggest that you should also consider your office furniture. When new office chairs or desks are required, could you source pre-owned furniture? When items are no longer required, could you donate or sell them for reuse? Used Office Desks You might be surprised to hear that over 200,000 used office desks are bought in the UK every year. These second-hand [...] more

Starting up a new business venture offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic way, but the early months are notoriously challenging. Local networking groups can point you in the direction of support, relevant contacts and even suppliers of used office furniture. Any assistance can smooth the path towards business success. According to the latest Economic Survey of Buckinghamshire , business start-ups continue to grow. In the first half of 2018, South Bucks has recorded the highest rate of new business registrations in the county. This builds on the success of [...] more