Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Affordable Office Furniture Solutions
Thrifty Office Furniture was founded in Durham, NC, in 1993 by Joel Gillis, driven by a vision to provide affordable office furniture for entrepreneurs. His deep industry expertise and commitment to customer service fueled the company's rapid growth, evolving from selling used furniture to establishing partnerships with leading manufacturers for high-quality new products. Over the years, Thrifty expanded to three North Carolina locations, building a dedicated team of 21 employees and strong relationships with over 100 manufacturers. A new chapter began when Hannah Cresimore joined as a marketing associate. Her innovation and determination quickly propelled her into leadership roles, and within five years, she became President.Undeterred by industry challenges, she implemented strategies that enhanced profitability and operational efficiency. When the opportunity arose, she acquired Thrifty, making history as the company's first female owner. Today, Thrifty Office Furniture is a thriving, women-owned business that remains dedicated to delivering quality products and exceptional service. With a strong foundation and a bold vision for the future, Thrifty continues to grow, champion diversity, and empower the next generation of leaders. We strive to positively impact the lives and business environments of our customers, employees, and vendors by providing reliable, cost-effective office furniture solutions tailored to diverse industry needs.
Services
New Furniture
Used Furniture
Buyback Programs
Space Planning
Design Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer a low price guarantee on all new products.
- We provide furniture buyback and resale services.
- We partner with over 100 office furniture manufacturers.
- We offer free space planning and design consultation.
- We serve diverse industries including government, education, and startups.
What people say
Excellent customer service
Great prices
Knowledgeable staff
Reliable delivery
Efficient project execution
Services
New Furniture
We offer a comprehensive selection of new office furniture from leading manufacturers. Our inventory includes ergonomic chairs, workstations, and conference room sets designed for modern workplaces. With partnerships across the industry, we ensure quality products that meet diverse business needs while maintaining competitive pricing through our low price guarantee.
Used Furniture Buyback
Our buyback program allows businesses to sell existing office furniture while acquiring new solutions. We evaluate and purchase quality used furniture, providing immediate value while helping clients upgrade their workspace. This service creates sustainable furniture cycles and cost-effective solutions for both buyers and sellers in the office environment.
Space Planning
Our expert designers provide free space planning consultation to optimize office layouts. We analyze workflow patterns, storage requirements, and team dynamics to create efficient, functional workspaces. This service ensures maximum utilization of available space while maintaining comfort and productivity for all office personnel.
Design Consultation
We offer professional design consultation to create cohesive office environments. Our specialists help select color schemes, furniture arrangements, and decor elements that align with brand identity and functional requirements. This service ensures aesthetically pleasing spaces that enhance workplace efficiency and employee satisfaction across various business sectors.
Manufacturer Partnerships
With relationships spanning 100+ manufacturers, we provide access to premium office furniture solutions. Our partnerships include industry leaders like HON, Humanscale, and Steelcase, ensuring clients receive quality products with warranty support. This extensive network enables us to source specialized items and negotiate competitive pricing for both standard and custom furniture requirements.
People
Joel Gillis
Founder
Founded Thrifty Office Furniture in 1993 with a vision for affordable office solutions. Built the company into a multi-location business with 21 employees and 100+ manufacturer partnerships before transitioning ownership to Hannah Cresimore.
Hannah Cresimore
President & Owner
Joined Thrifty as marketing associate, rose to leadership roles within five years, and became the company's first female owner. Implemented strategic initiatives that improved profitability and operational efficiency while expanding the business's market presence.
Questions
What is Thrifty's low price guarantee?
We match any local retail competitor's price for new, identical products. If we don't already have the lowest price, we'll adjust to match it at the time of purchase.
Do you offer furniture buyback services?
Yes, we buy back used office furniture and help clients find new solutions. This provides a complete cycle of furniture acquisition and disposal.
Which industries do you serve?
We serve diverse sectors including startups, universities, government offices, healthcare facilities, and corporate clients across North Carolina.
What design services are available?
We provide free space planning and design consultation with expert designers to create efficient, coordinated workspaces tailored to your needs.
How many locations do you operate?
We have three North Carolina locations in Raleigh-Durham, Wilmington, and Burlington to better serve our regional clients.
Reviews (6)
Christopher Hidalgo
May 06, 2022
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Chris was very friendly and helpful in choosing a home office chair that was very comfortable and affordable. Highly recommend checking out their furniture selection.
Maria Sherwood
Dec 01, 2021
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Great office chair. Great service. If you need a good office chair go see Mark at Thrifty Office Furniture. Across from Target in Wilmington.
Christian Gann
Aug 02, 2021
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Mark was super helpful from the second I walked into the store until after everything was loaded into my truck. They had several options for what I needed at much better prices than what I had seen at other places.
Kenny Gasperson
Jul 13, 2021
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Incredible selection of low priced and high quality items. Mark was very helpful and knowledgeable about all of the chairs I looked at. I will definitely be going back next time I need any office furniture.
Sharon Matthews
May 17, 2021
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We recently purchased two tables from Thrifty Office Furniture for our home office. Due to the pandemic, our small home office space presented a challenge for us for separate spaces to be used for remote learning as well as working from home. We could not have designed our office without the guidance and expertise of Mark Boyd. I had an idea and particular style in mind for our office, but did not know how to implement those ideas.
Mark designed several options for us that not only fit our style and needs, but our budget as well. He is so knowledgeable about his products and knew just what to recommend for our functional needs, and our desire for quality and beauty. We will definitely be using Thrifty Office Furniture for all of our future office needs. Their superior knowledge of their product, professionalism, customer care, and pricing are worth way more than the 5 star review I am able to give!
Mark designed several options for us that not only fit our style and needs, but our budget as well. He is so knowledgeable about his products and knew just what to recommend for our functional needs, and our desire for quality and beauty. We will definitely be using Thrifty Office Furniture for all of our future office needs. Their superior knowledge of their product, professionalism, customer care, and pricing are worth way more than the 5 star review I am able to give!
Bodies In Balance Pt
May 11, 2021
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We have worked with Mark at Thrifty on several occasions and he's always such an asset to our project! So friendly and accommodating and full of great ideas to make our place look better and be more efficient! He always treats us so well. He is so friendly and accommodating our needs despite the fact our projects may be smaller than most.
