re: #294 ckkatz
15-20 years ago, there used to be companies that would buy up office furniture from businesses that no longer needed it; Going out of business, moving, redecorating, etc…
Many ran warehouses that were open to the public and sold the furniture at a significant discount.
I don’t know if they still exist. But if so, there might be some (relatively) inexpensive ideas at those.
Check the Habitat Re-Stores, if there are any in your area. Stuff collects there.