Saxen wholeheartedly believe that commercial spaces should be sustainable, and practical without sacrificing style and affordability. By combining innovative design with cost-effective solutions, we aim to transform the way people think about commercial spaces, proving that sustainability and style can go hand in hand without breaking the bank.

In today’s office, retail, hospitality, education, and healthcare environments, organisations are expected to reflect not only their brand identity but also their environmental commitments. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through the use of refurbished, recycled, reused, pre-loved, and re-loved furniture.

From iconic seating options like the celebrated Herman Miller Aeron and Humanscale’s Freedom office chairs, to reupholstered collaborative pods by Orangebox, Scotland's architects, interior designers, and procurement specifiers are increasingly turning to refurbished premium furniture to give their commercial interior spaces a second life without compromising on performance or design. Saxen is here to help.

Why choose refurbished furniture for your commercial space?

How to integrate refurbished furniture into commercial interior design.

Blend old and new furnishings

Pair refurbished lounge chairs with modern tables to strike a contemporary balance.

Custom upholstery

Refresh soft seating, booths, pods, and upholstered task chairs in your corporate colours for a cohesive and professional brand identity.

Prioritise ergonomics

Saxen RefurbHub's refurbished task chairs, including iconic designs like Miller's Aeron, Humanscale's Liberty, Orangebox's Do,  or Steelcase's Gesture chairs, are adjusted and tested for comfort and proper back support in everyday use.

Celebrate iconic design

Featuring reloved pieces from renowned, leading brands demonstrates both sustainability and an appreciation of good design.

Who could benefit most from reused commercial furniture?

Corporate workplaces

Businesses across Scotland extend the life of premium ergonomic seating, creating sustainable and high-performance offices.

Creative and co-working spaces

Refurbished pods and collaborative furniture provide flexible, stylish solutions for shared workspaces without costing the earth.

Hospitality sector

Hotels, cafés, and restaurants use affordable refurbished designer pieces to create welcoming, distinctive interiors with sustainable credentials.

Retail and showrooms

Second-hand and recycled furniture helps retailers design memorable customer experiences and stand out from the competition.

Education

Schools, colleges, and universities benefit from durable, cost-effective refurbished furniture to support productive learning environments.

Healthcare

Hospitals and clinics can integrate refurbished seating and storage to achieve comfort, functionality, and sustainability while maintaining tight budgets.

“The furniture industry's traditional take-make-dispose model is increasingly unsustainable. That's why the Saxen team is working hard to transform the lifecycle of commercial interiors with eco-friendly, preloved furnishings.”

~ Shirley Wallace  Saxen founder

Hero to net-zero.

The Scottish Government promotes net-zero furniture procurement by encouraging sustainable procurement practices through guidance, policy updates, and framework agreements, while also supporting circular economy initiatives such as reuse and remanufacturing.

Key aspects of the Scottish Government's approach to net-zero.

Net-zero commitment

Scotland has a legally mandated target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, driving change in public and private sectors. 

Circular economy

The Scottish Government supports a circular economy, a system focused on reducing waste, reusing and repairing products, and regenerating natural systems. 

Sustainable procurement

This ensures that goods and services are procured in a way that benefits the environment, society, and the economy over the long term. The Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 establishes the duty of sustainable procurement for public bodies. 

Framework agreements

These are agreements that set out terms for future contracts, making it easier for organisations to buy from approved suppliers like Saxen and the RefurbHub. 

Saxen: Recognised as specialists in refurbished furniture.

Saxen recently celebrated a significant milestone by being added as an official supplier on the APUC framework. APUC serves as the procurement centre of expertise for all of Scotland's universities and colleges, providing essential guidance and support in sourcing goods and services. Joining this esteemed group not only highlights Saxen's commitment to excellence in supplying new and refurbished furniture, but also opens up new avenues for collaboration and innovation with educational institutions across the region.

"The Scottish Government is committed to re-using and recycling furniture. This includes reupholstering existing furniture for re-use on our estate, repurposing items with other public bodies and ethical disposal of any end-of-life product. Our first approach is to consider re-using our existing furniture rather than procure new."

RefurbHub.

Scotland’s furniture refurbishment specialists.

RefurbHub is part of the renowned Saxen group of companies. We specialise in extending the life of premium commercial furniture. From renewing office seating chairs for offices in Glasgow to reupholstering and supplying preloved sofas for universities in Edinburgh, we help companies across Scotland design more sustainably, cost-effectively, and stylishly.