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Office Furniture Market Trends: August 2025 Analysis

In August 2025, Office Busters released its latest Used Office Furniture Index, providing insights into the ongoing trends in the second-hand office furniture marketplace. This report highlights significant changes in market dynamics, including rental prices, vacancy rates, and emerging trends in furniture categories.

Key Market Insights

The vacancy rate for major areas in Tokyo fell to 2.85%, a decrease of 0.31 percentage points from the previous month. This marks a significant recovery as vacancy levels approach pre-pandemic conditions. Concurrently, average rental prices increased by 120 yen per tsubo, pushing businesses to reconsider their space requirements and relocations within urban areas.

The employment situation also showed signs of improvement, with the effective job openings-to-applicants ratio stabilizing at 1.22 and the unemployment rate dipping to 2.3%. Although these indicators suggest a strengthening economy, the challenges of securing new office spaces and relocating in city centers are becoming increasingly difficult.

Due to the traditional summer holiday period in August, there was a noticeable slowdown in office relocations and layout changes, typical of this time of year. However, demand for office furniture remained steady, driven by individual consumers taking advantage of availability during the holidays.

Category-Specific Trends

Sales of low-cost chairs continued to grow.
The demand for free-address desks remains robust.
No significant price fluctuations, but sales volume remains high.
The bundle purchase of free-address desks and lockers is standard.
Notable demand for stackable training tables is emerging.

Each category showed distinct movement patterns, with price fluctuations reflecting consumer preferences and purchasing behaviors. Chairs experienced a price drop due to an oversupply of low-cost options aligned with increased demand for personal use during the summer holidays. However, the trend for desks and lockers shifted positively, indicating a need for functional office setups that cater to flexible working environments.

Looking Forward

As the August holidays come to a close, the market anticipates a surge in inquiries post-holiday. Corporate requests for layout changes and new furniture acquisition are expected to rise, especially as businesses prepare for the bustling period from September to year-end. The trend towards advancing demand cycles suggests that businesses are planning earlier for their needs, reflecting a proactive approach in optimizing workspaces.

Conclusion

August 2025's analysis demonstrates a solid recovery trajectory for the office furniture market, with those involved in real estate and office management needing to stay abreast of these developments. As trends evolve, Office Busters is committed to providing forward-thinking solutions for businesses navigating this rapidly changing landscape.

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