The short version
- Typical range: £30 – £180
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Furniture
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used office chair is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for office chairs, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £180 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £153 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £117 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £81 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £45 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a office chair
- Recognised ergonomic models with parts still available
- Working gas lift that holds its height
- Intact mesh or foam with no collapse
- Original arms and castors
What lowers it
- A gas lift that sinks slowly under weight
- Torn mesh or foam that has flattened out
- Missing or mismatched castors
- Generic chairs, which sell for very little whatever their original price
How to work out what yours is worth
- Sit in it and time whether the seat height holds
- Check the underside label for the maker and model
- Test every lever and the recline lock
Once you have those three answers you can place your own office chair on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
Which used office chairs are worth the most?
A handful of well-engineered ergonomic models hold value strongly because parts remain available and they last decades. Generic chairs sell for very little.
Can a sinking office chair be fixed?
Usually yes — the gas lift is a replaceable part and is not expensive. Mention it honestly and price accordingly.
Is it worth selling a cheap office chair?
It will sell, but for a small sum. Listing costs nothing, so it is still worth doing rather than sending it to landfill.
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