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What materials in your inventory are recyclable? Here’s how to find out.

For decades, companies have been filling floors of their buildings with the highest-grade office furniture. Acclaimed names such as Herman Miller, Steelcase, or Knoll lay across thousands of square feet

Here are 5 Sustainability Initiatives Your Company Needs to be Taking

Here’s why it’s important. All facets of our life are influenced by the ripple effect of environmental change as the world takes more and more changes in stride. Standards, norms,

Build a Sustainable Company – It’s Good for You.

Changes in Stride As the world collectively takes more and more changes in stride, all corners of our lives experience the ripple effect that is collective change. Our schools, homes,

Getting Employees Back Into the Office Post-Pandemic

As the world makes headway and advances (and continues to do so) an evolving workplace is granted to be not only a naturally-occurring process but a very much necessary one.

The Two Things Your Company Does That’s Hurting the Environment

As the world continues to turn, many environmental factors reign unpredictable. Climate change is a major contributor to the frightening fluctuations occurring in the environment’s condition, and it’s extremely important

Music and Productivity: Is there a correlation?

The short answer: Yes and no. Let’s dive into it. As a music fan myself, it’s nearly impossible for me to complete any daily task without a song playing in

Inclusive & Accessible Designs in the Workplace

In America, the month of October has been recognized as National Disability Employment Awareness Month since 1945. Let’s look into the history: In 1945, the efforts began with the intent

Here’s How to Make Your Workspace the Most Sustainable Version of Itself

Much like anything else, maintaining environmental sustainability in your daily life isn’t something that’s easy to stick to if it wasn’t already in your routine. Maintaining environmental sustainability is especially

The New Work Environment: How Gen-Z is Shifting the Standard

Today’s average work environment looks a whole lot different than it did ten years ago. Actually, considering the entirety of the last two or so years, the average work environment

Carbon Emissions and the Office Furniture Industry: How are they related?

Since the early 1970s, CO2 emissions have risen by 90%. That is a wild statistic to even begin wrapping your mind around, I know. Upon the rise in my brows

Designer Focus: Harry (Arri) Bertoia

The Knoll Bertoia Collection is one of the most notorious lines throughout the office furniture industry. Its play on gridwork and topographic elements is truly captivating, and when scattered throughout an office

Extending the Life Cycle: Three Sustainable Furniture Manufacturers to Look Out For

As the world continues to progress in a more sustainable direction, we begin to wonder about the future of manufacturing. How will it become increasingly environmentally friendly? In a perfect

Disability Pride Awareness and Thoughtful Design

For many of us who were left unaware, July is Disability Pride Awareness Month! Though not technically a nationally recognized holiday, Disability Pride Awareness Month encapsulates the wide spectrum of

Finding Balance in the Evolving Work-From-Home Dynamic

Yep, it’s national work from home day. June 30th is National Work From Home Day, and considering the sudden shift to working from home upon the pandemic onset in 2020,

Need Convincing to Reupholster Your Office Furniture?

Picture this: you just got this incredible Cesca chair second-hand, its iconic design ready to flaunt in the office. Then you see it: a massive stain right on its original

Maintaining a Positive Workplace Culture with Design

Culture in the Workplace When a workplace reflects the culture of its workers, those employees are more likely to thrive. This topic isn’t particularly in regards to world culture; rather,

Reseat’s Experience at NeoCon 2022

In case you weren’t in the loop about the commercial furniture and design industry’s most famed event, allow us to familiarize you. It’s a trip, believe us. NeoCon is the

World Oceans Day: A Dive into The Affects of Design on the Ocean

Taylor Susewitz, Reseat 269,000 tons of it floats upon the surface, and beneath it, around 4 billion plastic microfibers occupy the deep sea (National Geographic). Those numbers do continually fluctuate,

Creating With Pride: Here Are Some Designers & Architects Representing the LGBTQ+ Community You Should Know

Let’s make one thing clear: pride month is so much more than parades and rainbows. It’s a month to celebrate feeling at home in your body, or to give voices

Here are some AAPI designers and architects you should know

In case you were left unaware, the month of May has been Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It’s a month where we not only get to acknowledge but celebrate the

Avoiding Animal Products in Your Office Space

It’s no secret that animal products are a commonly-used material in any design industry. Whether it be the fabric itself or the adhesive that holds it down, they can be

Highlighting the Mothers of the Design Industry

This past Mother’s Day, we found it only appropriate to not only thank and give praise to Mother Earth, but to the mothers of the design industry. It’s a widely

Highlighting the Most Notorious Architects and Designers of Mexico

In light of Cinco de Mayo on Thursday, May 5th, we thought it significant to address its rich history, deriving from the late 1800s in Mexico. Since then, it’s been

Sourcing Wood Sustainably: A Brief Breakdown

Arbor day came and went, considerably a holiday often overlooked. I’ll be honest, I wasn’t even aware of its prevalence until a few years ago, not knowing what the significance

Designer Focus: Yves Behar, Designer of the Sayl Chair

Ah, the SAYL Chair (2010): a notorious piece found in office spaces around the world. You’ve seen them, haven’t you? Here at Reseat, we see dozens of these task chairs

4 Simple Healthy Habits to Achieve the Best Version of Yourself in the Workplace

In case you were left unaware, this past week was National Public Health Week. It’s a great time to put an emphasis on our health and to keep our habits

Feng Shui: How to Utilize This Art in Your Workspace

Productivity can be achieved in many, many ways. Maybe you’ve got an ergonomically efficient chair and a sit-stand desk. You might even have a set schedule and a checklist to

Tackle That Excess Stress in the Workplace

It’s really easy to get stressed out in the work environment. Believe us, we know. When the Reseat platform was still in the beginning stages of being fabricated, many hurdles

Alexander Girard: Postwar Modernist Textile Designer

Postwar design has evidently been one of the most influential starting points for many designers, setting the foundation for many modernism-focused creators. Throughout the Reseat blogs, we’ve highlighted many postwar

Reseat & The Importance of Sourcing Second Hand

Why this is becoming the new norm. Reseat was recently highlighted as one of Fast Company’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies Having Fewer Than 10 Employees for 2022. As much of an

Ray & Charles Eames: The Postwar Modernist Duo of the Furniture Industry

If you’ve been following the blog on Reseat, we’ve highlighted just a few of the furniture industry’s most notable designers and architects; of which, however, are predominantly male. In the

Level up your gaming and home office spaces with these top-pick seats

Companies Like Herman Miller have stepped (or sat, rather) into the world of home offices post-pandemic. Here are just a few of the best chairs for your rear-end. It’s no

Environmental Friendliness from Production to Product

A gaze into the future of furniture manufacturing One of the most notable elements of our story here at Reseat encompasses the journey that founder and CEO, Brandi Susewitz, made throughout

Designer & Product Focus: Marcel Breuer’s Cesca Chair

Maybe you’ve seen it: the Knoll Cesca chair It’s en enormously acclaimed chair, unmissable with its clean, tubular framing design and material with a woven-like finish, termed as cane detailing. With

Making Our Return to the Workplace

Making your return to the office can be a nerve-wracking task at the moment. We’re here to give you a preview as to what that might look like. The impact

Designer Focus: George Nelson (1908 – 1986)

George Nelson (1908 – 1986): “The Designer of Modern Design” Oftentimes when we sit at our office spaces, especially in the workplace, the designer of our pieces doesn’t normally cross

The Very Firsts: Office Desks

The Very Firsts: Office Desk Edition (More Interesting Than it Sounds) It’s safe to say that desks, in general, have pretty basic uses: we sit at them, they hold our

How it Works: Request a Delivery Quote from the Seller at Checkout

Step 1. Pro-Sellers on RESEAT have the ability to provide you with a custom delivery quote at check out. Here’s how it works. + Select the quantity, click add to

Modern Classic Designer, Le Corbusier

Who was Le Corbusier? Simply put, he was a rock star in his industry. Le Corbusier was born Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris on October 6, 1887. He was the second son of

Workstation Components

Workstation Components Defined Get a better understanding of the features to consider when buying and selling used office furniture. This is a simple guide to help BUYERS and SELLERS understand

Workstation Electrical

Workstation Electrical Explained Power Entry Locations Something for BUYERS and SELLERS to be aware of is the electrical power specification, locations of entry from the building and who does what

Workstation Planning Guide

Workstation Dimensions Defined Example: 8X6 The overall dimensions of a workstation are defined by the SPINE panel 1st. Then the RETURN panel. The “8X6” means the SPINE panel is eight

Tax Benefits of Section 179

Are you are familiar with Section 179, accelerated tax benefit. Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct THE FULL PURCHASE PRICE of any office furniture, equipment,

Circular Design @ IDEO

The next big thing is circular design. A new mind-set for business is emerging. It’s worth around a trillion dollars, will drive innovation in tomorrow’s companies, and reshape every part

How RESEAT Promotes a Circular Economy

What is a circular economy you ask? We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” Albert Einstein, Physicist A circular economy is focused

What is a Circular Economy?

Circular economy refers to a model in which economic growth does not go hand in hand with the exploitation and consumption of natural, non-renewable resources. Ellen Macarthur Foundation The Ellen

All About Aerons

Everyone knows what a Herman Miller Aeron chair is, or at least you would know one if you saw one! I must admit, it’s a very well-designed chair and looks

Getting Your Building Ready for Office Furniture Removal

There are many things to think about when selling your pre-owned office furniture, especially when it comes to the office building that it’s located in. Landlord-You want to make sure

How to take pictures that will help sell your furniture fast!

Helping the potential buyer get a really good idea of the quality and condition of the furniture helps you make the most money! Clarisse Barns e-magazine Tweet When you are

Designer Focus: Eero Saarinen

Oscar White/Corbis/VCG, via Getty Images Most Acclaimed Designs Womb Chair and Ottoman (1948) Womb Settee (1950) Side and Arm Chairs (1948-1950) Tulip Chair (1956) Crow Island School (Winnetka, Illinois, 1940)

Is this Herman Miller Legit? How to spot the fakes.

Herman Miller is a highly sought-out brand. Believe us, we know. Though it’s relatively uncommon, it’s possible that some illegitimate products circulate the market. We know how to spot them

Here’s the scoop on ergonomics and why it matters.

The first time I heard of the term “ergonomics” was in my second year of college. It was most likely a Tuesday at “Zoom University.” Amidst the awkward silences that

Going green can save your company’s bandwidth. Here’s how.

Among all the perplexities of running a business, going green can be something difficult to prioritize. Especially if you’ve got a lot going on, it can be difficult to know

How can you sustainably source your products? Here’s how.

Here’s the deal. Sourcing products is a major element of business function. Believe us, we know. If this element is flawed, however, it can set a domino effect of complications

Here Are Three of the First Black Architects & Designers You Should Know.

“Architecture should be working on improving the environment of people in their homes, in their places of work, and their places of recreation” Norma Sklarek In light of this month

Here Are Four Female Change-Makers in Sustainability

Happy Women’s History Month! As we move forward in creating solutions to combat our persistent environmental distress, sustainability leaders must come forth to pioneer our collective, never-ending, uphill battle. Sustainability

Let’s Make Composting Happen in the Workplace

When we think about all the major changes that should be implemented in order to achieve the healthiest version of our planet, we think of cutting fossil fuel emissions, supplying

The Magic in Green: How this color induces productivity in the workplace

Green is said to be a color associated with nature, environmental friendliness, productivity, luck, and even intelligence. As a once-resident of Oregon myself, the presence of green was truly everywhere

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