"Portland Office Furniture Dealer" recommendations

VP of Sales/Co-Owner at Absolute Office of Oregon

“John is extremely accommodating and wonderful to work with. He streamlines the process and makes it easy to help our clients with any furniture needs they may have. His prices are incredible and always beats the competition. I would recommend him to anyone needing furniture whether it be cubicles, high end lobby furniture or affordable office desks, etc.”
Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , Expert

Kim Dorros hired John as a Office Furniture - Rent or Buy in 2009 , and hired John more than once
“John provides what is so rare these days - good personal customer service and the commitment to do what it takes to get the job done. In the furniture industry, it's important to have someone who is as dedicated, knowledgeable and committed to providing good customer service. Unlike so many larger companies where a client can get lost in the crowd, the close personal attention you will get from John is unrivaled. He is a rare find and if you are lucky enough to work with John, you will not be disappointed!”

Lorie Taylor , Principal/Designer , Corner Office Design, Inc. was a consultant or contractor to John at Absolute Office of Oregon
“John was great to work with. He followed through with everything he said and communicates well. He made sure all our furniture was adequate after the setup. I would highly recommend him.”
Top qualities: Personable , On Time , High Integrity

Rick Castle hired John in 2009
“John flat out delivers outstanding customer service! He goes far beyond what anyone would expect, especially in an industry dominated by big box retailers that have forgotten what customer service is all about. John helps find creative solutions and consistently keeps his clients needs at the forefront. I would highly recommend John!”
Top qualities: Great Results , Expert , High Integrity

Tim Hattan hired John as a Office Furniture in 2009
“If your office flow is not working for you then John Dean is the answer! He helped Legacy Realty Co.com when new desks were needed. He not only helped with the design but installed it!! He is knowledgeable and carries the widest selection of office furniture and accessories imaginable and he provides the very best solutions, delivers on time and his customer follow-up is unmatched! If you and your staff are sitting on top of each other, if filing cabinets have taken over valuable space....give John a call...he can help!!”
Top qualities: Great Results , Expert , Creative

Jean Hogan hired John as a Office Consultant in 2008
“One thing I especially like about John Dean is that he shares with me the same passion for providing great customer service. His vast inventory of office furniture choices is only one benefit that his customers gain against his competition. He provides a wealth of information and real SOLUTIONS for his clients. Whether you need to upgrade your personal home office or your entire company needs outfitting, he works hard to satisfy your needs. Take a look at his eco friendly and ergonomic office furniture solutions! I've proudly recommended John Dean in my own personal network and people have thanked me for it.”

Melody Stromquist , Marketing Consultant , PRstore was a consultant or contractor to John at Absolute Office of Oregon
“I worked with John during my time as a Purchasing Agent for 1800Contacts. John provided a tremendous service to our Corporate Office and Call Center furniture purchases including extensive planning and layout. He brought professionalism into every meeting and saw every project to completion.”
Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , High Integrity

Josh Stanley hired John as a Business Consultant in 2006
“John is a tireless, detail oriented manager, who worked as our installation/service partner for numerous projects large and small. His commitment to customer service and timely response to any issue provided our service division unprecedented growth. He was always able to satisfy the most difficult project challenges. Trust John with any project and let him handle the details; delivered on-time, guaranteed.”
Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , High Integrity

John Shinners hired John as a Installation and warehouse services in 2000
“Works well with customers and treated his employees as his customers.”

Laron Selfridge , Warehouse Manager , Source One Installations L.L.C. reported to John at Source One Installations
Operation/Installation Manager at Howells Furniture for Business
“Although my needs were small, John listened to my request, researched various options, and contacted me immediately with his recommendations. He is professional, personable, and thorough in his work. I highly recommend John to those in need of furniture!”
Top qualities: Personable , Expert , High Integrity

Julie Glass, ND hired John as a Business Consultant in 2009
“John was knowledgeable about the products and was able to help me find the office furniture that best suited my needs. He is great to work with. Extremely friendly, professional, and honest.”
Top qualities: Expert , Good Value , High Integrity

“I was an owner of a commercial services company. One of our large Nashville clients needed support of their operations in Utah. I contracted with John Dean to manage our clients locations in Utah. John is an outstanding businessman. Customer success, on time & in budget, and delivering value are what drive him and his relationships with his clients.” November 17, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , High Integrity
Ken Chatfield hired John as a Commercial Services

Dan Clyne recommends:
“John Dean has always been a valued colleague for his qualified interest in the work he performs on behalf of the customers and projects he is involved with. Having known and worked with John for over 18 years, his attention to detail has always been most impressive. His tireless approach is always customer first and he will never compromise that ideal. I highly recommend John Dean for his integrity as a friend and as a businessman.”
“John follows up during the whole process of any project. I would highly recommend John for any project from the sales side all the way to the end of the installation. He is AAA+”
Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , High Integrity

Mayline Office Furniture, a great option.

For those of you who don't know, Mayline is one of the most reputable office furniture brands on the market. If you are looking to purchase quality furniture for your workspace without breaking the budget. Look no further than Mayline.Mayline provides everything from desks, conference tables, chairs, and drafting tables. All at competitive prices. Our company uses it as well. We trust the Mayline brand for these reasons; quality products, discount prices, and excellent customer service. Mayline was established in 1939 as the Engineering Supply Company. Believe it or not they actually invented the straight edge! The company started off providing navigational and mapping accessories to the military. Since the early days, Mayline has moved to the head of office ergonomics. To this day they provide one of the largest office furniture offering in the world. Not only has Mayline stood the test of time they have paved the way for company divisions such as:Tiffany Industries - In 1924, Tiffany Industries invented the typewriter stand, which is still sold today. The first mid-market, modular workstation of its kind was introduced by Tiffany Industries in 1979 and helped people evolve along with their work environments. Tiffany Industries has had the longest running "Lifetime Guarantee" in the industry since 1926 ! Today, Tiffany product solutions now include MODULAR WORKSTATIONS, TRAINING AND MEETING ROOM TABLES, as well as MOBILE PERSONAL COMPUTER STATIONS for small and home offices.Kwik File - Founded in 1965, Kwik-File had humble beginnings with an owner who was primarily a regional dealer of office products, but with a unique idea for steel office organizers for desktop and flipper-door hutches. After manufacturing these products regionally for awhile, word spread quickly and it wasn't long before dealers in other parts of the country were demanding access to the unique features and space-saving benefits they provided. For the next twenty years, Kwik-File's product lines and market presence expanded dramatically, owing their success to being able to organize "paper flow" in the office more efficiently. Expertise in forms and literature storage led to mail sorting cabinets and eventually Kwik-File secured the dominant position in the marketplace for mailroom furniture. Today, MAILFLOW SYSTEMS, FORMS AND LITERATURE STORAGE, space-saving END-TABLE FILING CABINETS, and STACKABLE SHELVING, are just a few of the many products available from Kwik-File designed to improve information processing, storage and retrieval.Lastly, the newest and fastest growing division, Mayline Network Products, has spent the last five years providing security and organization to all types of networking environments. There strategy is to avoid the "one-size-fits-all" approach, which rarely helps customers achieve the proper solutions to their needs. Instead, Mayline Network Products always provides its clients with a "good-better-best" approach in order to meet the requirements and budgets established for any project. The Mayline Network products line offers a complete line of OPEN PLAN RACKING SYSTEMS and DATA CABINETS in a variety of aesthetics, configurations and in every price range. Mayline also provides a quality warranty for all there products. The customer support team at Mayline is always available to help with your needs or concerns. Most products ship within 1 week of your order. With these benefits its no wonder why Mayline is so respected by office furniture dealers around the world. In today's world it's easy to buy furniture from a company that does not provide half of these benefits. When deciding on your next office furniture purchase I highly recommend using Mayline. Companies are proud to offer the entire Mayline product line. They stand behind there products and will be happy to answer any questions you may have in regards to there product offering.

Is That "Ergonomic Chair" Really Ergonomic?

Not everybody knows exactly what ergonomic means, but it's getting to the point where everybody knows an "ergonomic chair" is better than just some plain old chair. Thus even Joe Newbie is more likely to buy the ergonomic chair than the chair that is not advertised as ergonomic.
The problem is stores and manufacturers are starting to put the word ergonomic in front of every chair they sell, whether it has anything to do with ergonomics or not. There is more to ergonomics than a little added cushioning in the seat.
So, What Is an Ergonomic Chair?
Ergonomics is the study of equipment designed with humans in mind, meant to reduce operator fatigue and discomfort. Specifically, an ergonomic chair should be highly adjustable, including not just a knob for lowering and raising the chair but adjustability in the back tilt and the height of the arm rests. An ergonomic chair should also have a sturdy frame, a great deal of support, especially in the lumbar region, and padding that has some give and supports your body without losing shape.
Real ergonomic chairs cost hundreds of dollars. Look for manufacturers that specialize in ergonomics and are known for producing quality chairs. Examples are Neutral Posture Chairs and HON Chairs. Avoid gimmicky chairs (such as kneeling chairs and ball chairs) unless you have actually had the opportunity to try one and feel it's a good fit for your body. Remember, the chair that is comfortable when you first sit in it may not remain so after several hours.
Why and When Should You Consider Buying an Ergonomic Chair?
An ergonomic chair promotes good posture, reduces the fatigue that comes with sitting in one position for a protracted period of time.
Anybody who spends more than an hour a day at the computer should consider buying a good ergonomic chair. If you work 8 hours a day or more at the computer, you should definitely have a good ergonomic chair

You Have Options to Office Furniture Rentals in Portland

Chairs, desks, files,are available to rent or rent to own. Absolute Office of Oregon has what you need. We have hundreds of items in stock at our wholesale warehouse. Chair lines including HON Chairs, Trendway Chairs, Officestar Chairs, Neutral Posture Chairs, Izzy Chairs, Global Chairs...We offer many lines of Desks including HON which have Attune Laminate Desk Series, Announce Veneer Desk Series, and the popular 10500 Desk Series. Trendway has a great Laminate Desk Line called Intrinsic. On a tight budget we can bring in Alera Desks and Network Desks.
I’m frequently asked “So who rents”? I’ve heard this question so often at networking events, that I’ve developed a simple one statement answer; “The same type of individual who leases a car rather than buying one! Furniture rental is an attractive alternative to investing cash in a furniture purchase, especially when your requirement is short term. New starts up firms usually have limited financial resources to devote to the business, they want to maximize their investment options, look closely at rental versus purchase as a solution.
Contact John at
john@absoluteofficeoforegon.com or call @ 503.747.0733 to set up a FREE one hour consultation.