Liquidation Value Estimator
Before you call a liquidation company, you should have a realistic idea of what your furniture is actually worth. Recovery rates vary wildly — from 5% for generic conference tables to 50%+ for premium task chairs in good condition. This tool helps you set expectations.
What type of furniture are you liquidating?
What brand tier?
How old is the furniture?
Furniture loses ~40% in the first year, then depreciates steadily. Premium brands hold value longer.
What condition is it in?
How many units?
Total number of identical or similar units to liquidate.
What did each unit cost new?
Typical new cost for task chairs: ~$800/unit. Enter your actual cost if known.
How Liquidation Values Are Calculated
This estimator uses depreciation curves based on real secondary market data from dealer buyback programs, used furniture brokers, and auction results. The biggest factors affecting value are brand recognition (Steelcase and Herman Miller hold value far better than lesser-known brands), age (most commercial furniture loses 40-60% of value in the first 5 years), and condition (cosmetic damage drops value faster than functional wear).
Task seating is consistently the highest-recovery category — a Steelcase Leap or Herman Miller Aeron in good condition can recover 30-50% of original cost even after 5-7 years. Systems furniture (cubicles) is the hardest to liquidate because it's configuration-specific, difficult to disassemble, and the secondary market is flooded. Expect 5-15% recovery on panels and workstations unless they're from a premium manufacturer in a desirable configuration.
The estimates here reflect dealer buyback or broker resale values — what you'd receive if a liquidation firm purchased your inventory outright. Auction results can be higher or lower depending on local demand. Donation is always an option but yields no cash recovery — just a potential tax deduction at fair market value.
Tips for Maximizing Recovery
Start the liquidation process early — at least 60-90 days before your move-out date. Rushed liquidations dramatically reduce recovery because buyers know you're under pressure. Clean and photograph everything. Provide original purchase records if possible. And get multiple quotes — recovery offers can vary 20-30% between firms.