Posts by Gary Schwankl
Office Furniture Terms Explained: What Everything Is Called Now
By Gary Schwankl, Founder, Office Furniture EZ | Last updated: October 2026 I’ve been in the office furniture business for more than 20 years, and I’ll tell you, the vocabulary has changed more in the last few years than in the twenty before that. Customers used to call and ask for “a desk and a…
Read MoreDo You Know How to Use Your Office Chair Adjustments?
That chair has 7 adjustments. How many are you using? Here’s something we see almost every day in the showroom: somebody sits down in one of our chairs, and we start showing them how the lumbar support works. Blank stare. They didn’t know the lumbar support on their chair at work could move. It’s not…
Read More7 Office Furniture Mistakes We’ve Seen – and How to Avoid Them
By Gary Schwankl, Founder, Office Furniture EZ After enough years in the office furniture business, you start to notice the same mistakes coming around again and again. Not because people are careless. Usually, it’s because buying office furniture looks easier from the outside than it really is. A desk is a desk, right? A chair…
Read MoreBuying Used Office Furniture in Denver: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Buy
Buying used office furniture can be one of the smartest ways to furnish a workplace. You can often get better quality for your money, furnish the space faster, and avoid waiting weeks or months for new furniture to arrive. But used office furniture is not all the same…and neither are the companies selling it. I…
Read MoreFrom the Coast to the Front Range: Welcoming California (and other Out-of-State) Businesses to Denver
by Gary Schwankl, Founder When you’ve spent decades in the commercial office furniture industry, you learn a thing or two about what it takes to build a truly functional workspace. Over my career, I’ve had the privilege of handling major corporate furniture contracts all over the country, including in California where I have resided in…
Read MoreFinding the Right Fit: A Local’s Guide to Denver’s Office Furniture Showrooms
When you are tasked with putting together a new workspace, expanding your team, or just updating a few worn-out task chairs, it can feel like a steep climb. Every business has a different set of constraints. Some need 50 matching cubicles by next Monday, others just need a solid, ergonomic setup for a startup team…
Read MoreWhat to Expect During an Office Furniture Site Visit and Measurement Walkthrough
What to Expect During an Office Furniture Site Visit and Measurement Walkthrough By Gary Schwankl – Founder I’ve walked thousands of offices over the years, and I can tell you this: no two are exactly alike. That’s why a site visit is one of the most important steps in any office furniture project. It’s where…
Read MoreWhat Does the 2026 Office Actually Look Like? A Look at Office Furniture Trends
If you’re walking through an office in 2026, you’re going to notice something immediately: the giant, formal boardroom is gathering dust. In its place? Agile ecosystems. Whether you’re based in Denver, Colorado Springs, or you’re managing a team across the country, the goal for 2026 is making the office a place people actually want to…
Read MoreYear-End Tax Alert for Colorado Businesses: Save Big on Office Furniture With Section 179
If you operate a business in Denver or Colorado Springs, the last two months of the year can feel fast and full. You are closing out the books, reviewing budgets, and planning for next year. While you are working through those decisions, here is one reminder that can make a real impact on your 2025…
Read MoreQuality, Price, and Service: The Three Must-Haves When Buying Office Furniture in Denver and Colorado Springs
The Problem: Settling for Stress Over Service If you’re upgrading your office space in Colorado, you know the drill. You need to find affordable office furniture, but you dread the process. Those low online prices usually come with a guarantee of poor planning, missing parts, and you spending a whole weekend on the floor with…
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