David and his team are fantastic. They went above and beyond accommodating an annoying customer(me) when it was not necessary for them to do so at all. It is clear that they truly want to help their customers find their best option. David explained aspects of long term seating that I had never considered, and helped me make an informed choice. The chair selection is second to none as far as high quality in person options. I have and will continue to recommend Berkeley Office Interiors to everyone I know, without reservation. If you are looking for a wide range of high quality seating furniture in every price range, this is the place. read more

Good lord is it not easy to get a good chair when you're picky qnd have a 70yr old back in a 50yr old body. Really glad to have found this place and a chair that's got the configurability for this broken coil of a body. Best part of this place is MANNY who is knowledgeable and friendly and has perfectly good handwriting. Highly recommend this place, good product and great service. read more

Great selection of office furniture, mix of used and new, knowledgeable owner, with many good deals. I got a Workrite sit-stand desk, commercial quality, for a great price, in the exact size I needed, and it was already assembled. I arranged my own delivery but the store would have delivered for a nominal fee if I needed. Very nice to work with! read more

As other reviewers have observed, David is committed to educating his customers about office chair features and getting a proper fit. He and my wife (who's a physical therapist although she did not mention this) had a good back-and-forth over chair and user heights, angles, and other variables. The place is a bit messy but there's a good selection of premium office chairs and David knows where everything is. If you went to Cal, mention it; I have no idea if that impacts price or service but it seemed to create a favorable impression. I believe I got a good deal on a Steelcase chair and David even loaded it into our vehicle. read more

We're so lucky to have a business like this in the area! I really needed to get a standing desk and it was super easy contacting the owner David to see what they had in their inventory. He got back to me right away and the following weekend I was able to stop by and pick up a Steelcase AMQ desk. It saved me so much time and I'm so relieved I don't have to deal with Facebook Marketplace looking for something similar. I had also requested that the desk be disassembled in advance and it was super easy to load it into our car and be on our way. David was also super informative about ergonomics in general and we learned a lot about what to look for. Will definitely be back next time I need serious office equipment. read more

TLDR: Great service, selection, pricing - and excellent ergonomics knowledge. I've been on the hunt for an Aeron chair for ages and thankfully, David had a couple on hand. For a shop of its size, it has a solid array of options - but most impressive is David's service and commitment to your ergonomics. He spent time to walk me through what to check for in my office set-up, how to set my chair up, and make sure I had the right posture not just for sitting but also for typing. Also appreciated that he helped get the chairs delivered to me. Good quality chairs for a far better price than if I'd had to get them elsewhere - and with the bonuses of supporting a local business and practicing my rusty French! read more

I don't know why they have a retail store. I went as a small office looking for office furniture, and wouldn't take me and my colleague seriously. So, they make their money doing big office moves, but if you serve the public, you should offer something for the public, and small businesses. read more

I ordered a desk, small cabinet and panels (This was a smaller order after a larger order). I expected the order to arrive in aprox 10 to 12 days. While I was out of town, they asked to deliver everything earlier than planned because they would be in the neighborhood. I was willing to accommodate the request, understanding that they were trying to be efficient, and had them deliver the items when my staff was in the office. (DO NOT EVER DO THIS!) When I returned, I found the desk (OK) the small cabinet with no top and the wrong panels had been delivered and set up incorrectly (after a long discussion about how they were to be configured before I placed the order). I called the shop and was lectured about my direct attitude (I basically got to the point rather than exchanging 10 minutes of niceties!) I was told that often cabinets for under desks have no top - I ordered an electric standing desk so I am unclear why he thought that made sense) I also asked that someone come and re-configure the panels the way I had ask for them to be set up. David proceeded to blame me for not instructing my staff when they took the shipment so it was my fault the panels were set up incorrectly. He had someone come and put a top on the cabinet - without calling ahead and I while I was out getting lunch. I called the next day and said thank you for fixing the cabinet but the panels are still not the panels I ordered and paid for (The ones I paid for were more expensive than the ones I received) nor are they configured correctly. He again argued that that was my fault. I asked him to come get the panels he delivered and bring the panels I paid for or reimburse me for the over payment and come reconfigure the panels I received. He said he would get beck to me to me with a proposal. 5 phone call messages from me to him and nothing. I will NEVER buy office furniture from this store again. The fact that yelp is my only recourse is shameful. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY unless you are happy getting pitiful service and the wrong products. read more

A Fantastic Find and Great Service! We recently scored an incredible deal on a Herman Miller Embody chair from Berkeley Office Interiors for our son, and we couldn't be happier with the experience! The chair was in good condition, priced unbelievably well, and has already made a big difference in his comfort during long screen sessions. The young salesperson there was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the process smooth and pressure-free. We appreciated the chance to test things out before buying. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for high-quality office furniture at fair prices--and with great people behind the counter. A real gem in Berkeley! read more

Amazing place with amazing chairs with amazing salesman. Taught me a lot about chairs and how you should sit. Was extremely helpful during the process of picking the chair. read more

David really took the time to explain what went into finding a good chair. He didn't push me to go outside my budget and really tried to help me find a chair that fit my needs. Great place good people. read more

David is super helpful and taught us a lot about how to select a good chair. I appreciate his honesty and great service.

Who knew that a resell office furniture store exists?! I surely didn't until recently when settling into a new space and setting up shop to work remotely. I called for an appointment a few days before and arrived on President's Day. After researching for quite some time, I knew exactly what I was looking for in an office chair and shared that with Ryan, salesman on duty. Ryan knew exactly what I was looking for and directed me to a Steelcase brand chair. When I sat in it, my butt felt right at ease, as well as my back. He also showed me another Steelcase chair called the "Think Tank" chair, the cushion was good, but I needed a little more back support. The price difference between the 2 was over $100. During this particular visit, I walked out empty-handed, but I left with tons of knowledge about chairs and will sleep on some of these chair facts. What I loved about Berkeley Office Interiors is that there's no pushy sales tactics. Ryan didn't pressure me into buying this or that, we just had great conversation. Same day appointments are available, weekends are busier, but people don't usually stay for longer than 15-20 minutes. Lots of variety and colors, something for every budget. #11/2021 read more

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I just bought that a Steelcase Gesture here and would highly recommend it! I went on a Sunday morning and had 1:1 help from the young man at the store. There was a large variety of chairs, and all were offered at a big (50%+) discount compared to buying retail. The furniture is gently used and with some scuffs, but functionally in great condition. Highly recommend! There's a variety of options and price points, so you're sure to find something great. I believe they said their inventory refreshes about once a month. read more

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I was in desperate need of a new office chair and I'm so happy to have found Berkeley Office Interiors. I didn't know what to look for or what to expect. However, all I wanted was something comfortable and flexible for me to sit in for 6-8 hours a day. The minute I walked in, David was really helpful. He spent about 20 minutes talking about how to ergonomically sit in a chair for a long period of time. He also showed me several different types of chairs. I very much appreciate how patient and kind he was throughout the process because I tend to be picky and indecisive. After about an hour, I found the perfect chair and I absolutely love it. It saved my life and my lower back. Thank you David for your help! read more

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Excellent, knowledgeable, honest advice. I bought a used Steelcase chair that has been fine for my arthritic back, keeping me out of bed and wheelchair. I docked one star only for a crowded unwelcoming warehouse. read more

I was researching for months on what kind of sit stand desk I should purchase. It's been a year since the bf and I have been wfh since the pandemic started and I desperately needed an ergo friendly reliable sit stand desk, because working in the kitchen was definitely not beneficial to my ergo needs. Mind you I've been working from my laptop and pretty much can work anywhere I wanted to, but at my age and athletic/work mishaps, I definitely needed to invest in a sturdy reliable sit stand desk. Working in tech for over 7 years, I've been through quite a few sit stand desks and with the bf receiving a Workrite sit stand desk from his employer amid the pandemic, and being able to work on it a few times, I wanted one too but definitely did not want to spend over $600 for a desk. I did quite an extensive search on Amazon, online, and visiting office furniture stores but wasn't quite happy with their reviews nor the feels when we saw a few desks at retailers. Alas, I came upon Berkeley Office Interiors, thanks to Yelp! We arrived on a Saturday afternoon and met Ryan who was super helpful and knowledgeable of sit stand desks. They offered a few Workrite desks too! Some models on display were already sold, but luckily they had the one we were interested in, in stock. Keep in mind that some may be open box or older models but that's why they're affordable. Ryan effortlessly provided great tips on how to build it and made sure we can fit it in the bf's truck. As we finished the sale a customer came in, but Ryan still assisted us in carrying the desk parts (heavy parts too) and still helped out the customer too! So glad we found this amazing lil office warehouse and the bf had no trouble at all putting it all together at home, all parts included and with instructions! They also carry office chairs, even may of noticed some Herman Millers! (Don't forget to check in on Yelp and ask for current specials) *covid compliant, masks required, rep wore a mask at all times (store wasn't busy the time we went, but felt safe and safe distanced was practiced) read more

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[Note this was based on our visit + purchase in July 2020] TL;DR Good selection of discounted office furniture. David's a nice guy, can be talkative (so your visit may be longer than you expect). He messed up our order, initially reacted strangely and didn't apologize, but then called me and apologized, gave us free shipping, and offered fairly significant free office furniture to compensate. Overall happy with our experience! -- THE COST: Spent $859 before taxes on a used (like new condition, though needed a good cleaning) Herman Miller Sayl, a new motorized standing desk (top and legs/motor are separate), plus $20 shipping to SF in May 2020. THE SELECTION: David has a lot of options at his store and they get new shipments every week, so even though they didn't have the exact desk I wanted at the time (cherry wood, 24"x48"), they would be able to get it the next week. SOCIAL DISTANCING: David followed COVID precautions by allowing customers come by appointment only. There was one other customer there during the same hour as us, and he turned away several other walk-ins. INTERACTING WITH DAVID: David is really friendly, and pretty talkative. We meant to be in and out in 30-45 minutes but ended up staying about 90 minutes. We had done a lot of research into office chairs and knew certain things that were really important to us - adjustable arms, firmer back. However, even after telling him this, he still was kind of stuck on his own train of thought and kept going with his spiel of favorite chairs. Not that that wasn't useful, but it didn't seem like he was able to pivot his talking points to our specific needs. He seems knowledgeable about ergonomics, that you want to be able to lean on your chair slightly, what should work for different body types. But when we asked specifically if it's ok to be leaned back and have your head tilted slightly from your spine, he said he's not an ergonomist and doesn't know about those things. We found a chair that we liked, as well as a sit/stand desk (they only sell motorized ones, and he said no one wants crank ones which is what I'd been set on, but now I'm glad he talked us out of it). The desk is high quality, comes from a company called Hat Contract. When we ask what model it is, and what warranty it comes for, David doesn't know these things. He suggests we contact Hat directly. [Note that we later do contact Hat. We are not covered on any warranty because Berkeley Office Interiors is not an official Hat dealer. However, looking at Hat's catalog online, we got an insane discount!] MISTAKE ON OUR ORDER: We originally wanted Walnut 30"x48", but changed our minds (while at the store, within 10 minutes of our original choice) to get Cherry stain and smaller footprint at 24"x48". He wrote this all out on his white board, inputted this into Square, and we paid. The desk was to be ordered that Wednesday and delivered Thursday. I called Wednesday, saying "This is Ziyan, we bought the Sayl chair on Saturday and ordered the motorized desk with Cherry stained top. Can you confirm you're getting the Cherry top tomorrow?" (I had some other questions as well), and he confirmed. The next day, we get a text from his delivery guy Chris, saying "We weren't able to get the Walnut for you." He also thought we were getting it in 30"x48" (which is incorrect). I told him what our actual order was (Cherry 24"x48"), but he didn't know about this order. I end up talking to David on the phone, and he just sounds confused. We have the order, Cherry 24"x48" on our Square receipt - but he tells me he is unable to see details on our receipt (that's fair, but I don't know how I'm supposed to know that). He just sounds confused - he keeps saying, "If we had known you were getting the Cherry, we could have had that ready for you today," - which really doesn't make me feel any better. No apology. He seems to just keep questioning why he didn't know we got the Cherry desk top (yeah, we're wondering the same thing ourselves!). Later on, David calls me again, and this time apologizes for the mistake, and seems confused how he even made a mistake. He offers either a desk lamp, small file cabinet, or monitor stand to compensate. We're not sure, so he offers to bring all three when the desk is delivered so we can make a decision. He also says delivery will be free. In the end, we got our desk 1 week later than expected, with a free lamp, and free delivery. The delay wasn't a huge deal, and our products 5 months later are still great! read more

I was looking for a desk for Alan, as the one he bought online is too small and others he's seen and liked haven't been available due to supply chain issues. I had been unaware of this store, which I found via a Yelp search, and came here first because it was closest. It's located in the small strip mall next to R. Kassman Pianos. There are two designated parking spaces right in front, one for people w/ disabled placards. I walked in, looked around and saw a few desks. The man who I presume is the owner greeted me from upstairs. He explained that they were more a business to business place and they don't have a large selection in the store. They don't do inside deliveries. In all, it wasn't the kind of warehouse store full of used office furniture I was looking for. He was very kind and helpful though, suggesting I stop by Urban Ore, saying he had seen nice stuff there that he'd have in his house. I hadn't thought of that, so I added it to my route. I appreciated his guidance. read more

Husband needed a new chair and had an idea of what he wanted. Found Berkeley Office Interiors and hoped to find a good used model of a Herman Miller Aeron. David was welcoming and had us try out it out. While doing so, he asked us about our workspace, what we needed, and showed us alternatives that would address what we had missed. Ended up leaving with a chair better suited to us that was half the price of the Aeron. Thank you David for the great experience. Highly recommend! read more

My old (purchased used) Aeron chair broke, so I've been on a hunt for a new ergo chair. I arrived at David's shop 20 minutes before NYEE's closing, and he patiently showed me chairs. I'm defo going to come back when I need a used high end chair. read more

I highly recommend this store. David truly cares about making sure his customers are happy with their purchases. I bought a chair that seemed super-comfortable in the shop. But there's nothing like working long hours in a piece of furniture to realize what your body really needs. When I realized I needed more cushioning and something smaller, David let me return the chair and pick another one. I'm very grateful for his commitment to making sure his customers are happy. read more

I have purchased office furniture from David several years ago. I was in the process of setting up another office and I was sure to look up David since I enjoyed the desk I previously had purchased from him. Even though he no longer offered the same model desk he did a great job explaining the ergonomic features of each desk and chair pairings. The man is very well educated on the features of office furniture, its history, evolution and ergonomic designs. Furthermore, he had a good selection of desks and chairs to choose from. Overall, I got exactly what I needed after he let me try out and "test drive" the desk to chair combinations. Thanks David! read more

David is a real one! He knows EVERY chair inside and out, low sales pressure, and recommended the right used chair for my short height (Contessa Teknion), for about a 1/3 of the full retail price. I wish every person in my life was knowledgeable and helpful like David! I will probably go back for a workrite desk in a few months. read more

I got recommended to this place by one of my colleagues. Pros: - Mask is required to get in the store. Everybody is wearing mask and makes me feel safe. - MANY SELECTIONS OF CHAIRS. The first thing you see entering the store are CHAIRS. You are free to try and play with whichever you like. - David is an awesome guy. He knows all the chairs he's selling, and their correct positioning and adjustment. He tries to make everyone happy and find the right chair. Especially for some ergonomic chairs, without his demo I totally don't know how they work. Cons: - Limited parking spot (I think I only saw one) in front of the store. But there are plenty of street parking around. - The store is a little packed with all the chairs. It may be hard if you prefer to have bigger personal space to try on chairs. - I went on Saturday 4pm and stayed for almost 2 hours. There are always 3 to 8 customers in the store and kept David very busy. Even if you made an appointment, David may sometimes need to help out walk-in customers. But this is totally understandable because it's a hard time for everyone in COVID-19 and David is the only one in the store to help out. Tips for whoever wants to visit: - before you go, did some research and see what kind of chairs you are looking for - know your budget - if you don't want to spend too much time waiting in the store, call David first :) you can schedule an appointment, or let him know ahead what you are looking for - be a little be more patient and understanding :) - Yelp has $20 off coupon!!!! Longer story behind the scene: After seeing all the reviews about Herman Miller chairs in this place, I called David and told him that I'm interested in buying a Herman Miller Aeron chair, but I live all the way down in Fremont. I asked for delivery option and also the price of chair. David was very nice and let me know that I should try it first and decide whether I want to buy or not. His truck with all the Aeron chairs will come from Santa Clara all the way up to Berkeley on Wednesday. He offered that if I can call on Wednesday morning, he can stop by Fremont and have me try the chair. I truly appreciate his accommodation especially during COVID-19. However, I got busy on Wednesday morning and forgot to call David. So I decided to go to the store on Saturday. David demoed at least 5 different ergonomic chairs to me. Finally I went home happily with a very good condition Haworth Zody chair for half of the original price. Thank you David! read more

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I bought an office chair at Berkeley Office Interiors and I greatly appreciated the help I received from the salesperson (David) who explained the many features of the various chairs they had on display. I bought one chair, brought it home, and after 2 days I realized the chair was not for me. I was able to exchange the chair for one that was more suitable for my body and the exchange process was quite easy. Thank you, David and Berkeley Office Interiors. read more

Here's my experience. Like many, I'm working from home. Been using the kitchen counter plus a cardboard box to make a "standing desk" for a month, today I had it and thought to search craigslist and found their ad. Made an appointment with David, drove over, and he safely (masks, gloves, etc), expertly and patiently guided me through the choice of 3 desks, and then spent another 15-20 minutes talking me through choices of chairs, giving lessons in ergonomic design along the way. Yes, he talks a lot. I was happy he did, because if I had just rolled up to buy a desk and didn't get a chair, I'd still be in pain. I ended up with an ex-Google electric standing desk plus a "real" chair for around $750 out the door. Yes, that's a bit of money, but I think it will be worth it. I'm sure in normal times he buys and sells in large quantities, but my experience as a one-off retail customer was perfect. read more

Daniel was amazingly helpful. He educated me thoroughly on both adjustable desks and office chairs and he actually recommended a cheaper chair than the one I thought I might want. He was honest, helpful and generous with his time and effort helping me take apart the desk for transportation. I highly recommend this store and especially Daniel!!! read more

I had a good experience. The staff person was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information. It is a small space but they let you spend the time you need to make an informed decision. Used chairs and tables seemed to be of high quality and it sounds like they get new ones in often. read more

I surprisingly had such a wonderful and positive experience here. I was looking for a chair to help maintain a good posture, and not slouch while typing. David was very thorough in giving me information on how to sit properly in a chair, and was honest about each brand of chair. This is something I greatly appreciated, as he was not pushing me to buy the most expensive, top of the line brand, rather, helping me find a chair that really suited me and that i liked and felt comfortable in. David knew everything about proper posture, ergonomics, and functions of the chair (lumbar support, arm rest, etc) I really felt like he cared. I left the store with a chair i was very happy with and felt like I got a good deal as well. I never felt pressured to buy anything, which is always a big plus for me. I will be coming back very soon for an adjustable desk. I highly recommend Berkeley Office Interiors for all your office needs. Thank you David for such wonderful service! read more

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This place was awesome! Got a usually very expensive Steelcase Amia for under $400. They're really good at explaining the pros and cons of each chair and anything you take home is full assembled. They usually have a ton of premier office chair brands like Herman Miller, Steelcase, Knoll, etc read more

David is awesome, and extremely helpful! This store used to be wholesale only until the pandemic, so the "storefront" is really more of a warehouse, but don't let the appearance lead you astray. David knows what he has and can help you find what you need right away. I walked in looking for a home office chair, and left 15 minutes later already in love with my new chair. Thank you, David! Très enchantée de faire votre connaissance ! Merci beaucoup ! read more

Great help, great store for office chairs! They did a great, quick repair on my Herman Miller Aeron that I brought in as well... very quick and reasonably priced! read more

Great selection of office chairs and furniture at good prices. Friendly owner who's knowledgeable on all the products. Parking is kinda tricky, only a few spots out front with some reserved for other stores. read more

My wife purchased a new two drawer locking file cabinet for her office at Berkeley Office Interiors for almost $300. After three weeks of light use, the lock failed and the cabinet stopped locking. When she went to the store to exchange it, David blamed us for not installing the castors, and accused her of breaking the lock. David insisted they did not have a return policy, and reluctantly took the cabinet back despite the fact that we purchased it new. After some heated discussion, he agreed to exchange it and acted like he was doing us a large favor. He also groused about selling small amounts of office furniture, as mentioned in previous reviews. If he doesn't want to sell to small customers, he should just stop, and save us the trouble of dealing with his bad attitude and poor quality furniture. When the replacement cabinet arrived, I insisted that David take it out of the box. Resentfully, he opened the box. The new cabinet also had a broken lock. Despite this, David persisted in blaming my wife for breaking the previous cabinet, and refused to apologize for his staff's behavior. We insisted on a refund. We shopped here because we value local merchants and good customer service over a cheap bargain. This is the worst customer service we have ever experienced in Berkeley. read more

These guys are great! They know all about ergonomics, and they spent a lot of time helping me select a desk and chair that were right for me. They gave me a great deal too! read more

Everyone on staff was super friendly and accommodating! Also super knowledgeable about ergonomics. They have bargain prices on different office furniture (I picked up 2 Haworth chairs and 1 electric adjustable height standing desk). We really enjoyed our experience, they also adhere to social distancing! Thanks for hooking us up! read more

The shopping experience here was top notch! I gave the store a call early in the week and the owner picked up. I told him I was looking for an Aeron, or any chair that would work for me since I have been working from home. The owner was very knowledgeable and took down some of my measurements to get a chair in mind and set an appointment for me. When I showed up the owner was not in, but the gentlemen that helped me was just as knowledgeable, and let me sit in as many chairs that I wanted, talked about the positives and negatives of each chair. He spent a solid 30 minutes with me and let me sit and mess with several chairs. The best part are the prices!! Herman Miller and Steelcase chairs are prohibitively pricey, but here they are more than reasonable! I got a Steelcase that retails for $1100 for $430! Overall, very pleased and highly recommend anyone that is looking for a high end office chair to come check this place out. read more

Really great experience! The staff are friendly, social, and know a lot about what makes a good ergonomic chair, not just a gimmicky one. You can try a lot of options for style of chair at a range of prices while you're in the store. I'm incredibly happy with my chair and desk. The only negative worth mentioning was it took a couple extra days for my desk to be delivered. If you make an appointment, make sure you brush up on your riddles :) read more

David made my experience at Berkeley Office Interiors a great one! I walked in, not knowing what to expect. David helped to find me an office chair that has saved my back in COVID work-from-home times. He described how to adjust the seat, how to actually sit in it without developing back pain, and all with a smile and bubbly attitude underneath his mask. He never tried to oversell me (gear me towards a more expensive, less functional chair) and on top of that he helped to wrap the chair and safely secure it in my vehicle. The office furniture he had in stock was great - many desks, chairs and more to choose from based on your personal needs. All in great condition at a reasonable price. David seems to run the business himself too, so it is another plus to support family run, local business in Berkeley. 10/10 recommend! Thanks David! read more