Thrifty Office Furniture provides new and used high-quality office furniture at affordable prices, as well as moving, space planning and design services.
02/12/2026
We aim to take care of your office furniture project from start to finish, so we offer a variety of services to accomplish this goal including:
Space Planning & Design
Delivery & Installation
Moving & Relocation
Used Furniture Buyback
Visit our website today to explore our selections of new and used furniture and explore some of our recent projects. https://www.thriftyofficefurniture.com/
We look forward to serving you!
02/09/2026
Hosting events or refreshing a large space?
We currently have banquet stackable chairs in stock and ready to go — perfect for venues that need flexible seating without sacrificing durability.
✔ Easy to store
✔ Great for events & gatherings
✔ Available in high quantities
Need help deciding if they’re the right fit? We’re always happy to walk through options with you.
01/26/2026
02/19/2025
Due to inclement weather conditions, we are closed. We will reopen as soon as conditions improve.
12/12/2024
We had an absolute blast at our 2024 Holiday Party! ✨
From our family to yours, we’re sending warm wishes for a holly, jolly holiday season filled with love, laughter, and joy! ❤️🎄
08/14/2024
Anything is possible at Thrifty Office Furniture!
Contact us today or find a location near you.
Get ready for our latest arrivals of pre-owned desks, chairs, conference tables, and more! Pre-order now and spruce up your space in style!
07/08/2024
Introducing the latest addition to our closeout collection - a chair designed to keep you cool and comfortable during those long workdays!
07/03/2024
🎉 Celebrate the red, white, and blue with fireworks and fun! Happy 4th of July from all of us at Thrifty Office Furniture. Please note that we will be closed on the 4th.
06/27/2024
It's time for another Employee Spotlight! We are very thankful for Mark and his commitment to Thrifty! To help you get to know him a little better, check out what he has to say about Thrifty and the Office Furniture Industry.
How long have you been working at Thrifty?
Joel and I met at the 5101 Dunlea Court location in November 2007, even before the carpet had been installed, to discuss my role as manager, making me the longest-tenured employee.
How long have you been in the Office Furniture Industry?
Since deliveries were made with a horse and carriage, almost. I started working 34 years ago in 1990 at a local Steelcase dealership, working my way up to become the VP of Operations. Afterward, I went on to become a co-owner of my own dealership and ultimately assumed the role of manager at Thrifty-Wilmington.
What is your favorite project you’ve worked on here?
One might think of larger, multi-floor projects as the most impactful but I cannot underestimate the significance of working on projects of all sizes where I have the creative freedom to offer solutions. There's no greater impact than partnering with clients to transform their work environments, whether it's a single office or entire departments.
What have been some of the most important lessons you’ve learned throughout your career?
Keep learning, keep improving, and let your word be all the assurance your customer needs that you will fulfill your promises.
What advice would you give someone starting out in the industry?
Become the expert: Your initial job must be to learn as much about the industry as possible. Customers are paying for your solutions to create the most effective work environment for their staff.
One size does NOT fit all: Be intentional about listening to your customer, taking notes, and incorporating them into the proposed design.
Lethargy kills: Customer relationships are earned and must be maintained.
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Thrifty Office Furniture has been providing the Raleigh-Durham area with quality office furniture since 1993, and has since expanded to multiple locations in North Carolina. Read more about how the Thrifty team has evolved over the years but stayed true to its promise - Simply Practical, Remarkably Affordable.
Thrifty Office Furniture originally opened for business in Durham, NC in 1993. Joel Gillis, our President and owner, had the entrepreneurial spirit and wanted to provide affordable office furniture to other entrepreneurs - a rarity at the time. He began to sell high quality, used office furniture to startups and big businesses alike.
Because of his vast knowledge of the industry and his dedication to excellent customer service, sales steadily increased. Now Thrifty has cultivated partnerships with many major manufacturers, allowing us to provide big discounts on new high-quality office furniture. We've built relationships with over 100 manufacturers to provide a vast selection of products to suit every project. And most importantly, the Thrifty family has grown! Today Thrifty has 21 employees at 3 locations in North Carolina.
At Thrifty, we continue to live by our mission statement - To positively impact the lives and business environments of our customers, employees, and vendors. We place a strong emphasis on customer service, making us "easy to do business with." We also know that providing the best services means employing the best people. We aim to attract intelligent, fun-loving, and hard-working professionals to join the Thrifty team. We have big dreams for the future, too! We hope that our unique, no-frills business model will set us apart from our competition and lead to continued growth.