Furniture Orders

The procedure for ordering and delivering furniture depends on the size and assembly and installation requirements of the furniture. Click on the options listed below for more detailed descriptions and instructions:

In-Carton Items

Size: 48" H x 36" W x 24" D or less and 60 pounds or less.
Installation: No assembly or installation provided. Your department is responsible for assembly.
Delivery: Free. Your Staples supply driver will delivery the item as part of the "next day" delivery schedule. Do not discard the boxes until you have inspected the furniture.
Order procedure: Order through the Staples catalog in iBuyNU (accessible through the NU Portal)

In-Carton Exception Items

Size: Larger than 48" H x 36" W x 24" D and 61 pounds or more.
Installation: No assembly or installation provided. Your department is responsible for assembly
Delivery: Delivery fees vary based on the type of product, number of pieces ordered, delivery location, complexity of delivery and time required. The delivery fee must be approved before the order is placed.
Order procedure:
  1. Request a quote including the delivery fee:
    Download and complete the Furniture Order Form (pdf). Be sure to check the "quote" box rather than the "order" box. List the model number and quantity of each item and any special considerations:
    • Is the building considered residential or an office/classroom?
    • Is a receiving dock available?
    • Is an elevator available? If not, how many inside and outside steps are there?
    E-mail the form to IllinoisFurnitureSupport@cexp.com or fax it to 630-783-7257.
  2. Receive the quote:
    Corporate Express will e-mail the form back to you with delivery and furniture costs included.
  3. Order the item:
    Initiate a requisition in NU Financials referencing the quote number. Once the order is approved, the Purchase Order will be sent to Staples.

Inside Delivery and Set-Up Items

Size: Varies.
Installation: Assembly or installation is provided for a charge. The installation fees must be approved before the order is placed.
Delivery: Delivery fees vary based on the type of product, number of pieces ordered, delivery location, complexity of delivery and time required. The delivery fee must be approved before the order is placed.
Order procedure:
  1. Request a quote including the delivery fee:
    Download and complete the Furniture Order Form (pdf). Be sure to check the "quote" box rather than the "order" box. List the model number and quantity of each item and any special considerations:
    • Is the building considered residential or an office/classroom?
    • Is a receiving dock available?
    • Is an elevator available? If not, how many inside and outside steps are there?
    E-mail the form to IllinoisFurnitureSupport@cexp.com or fax it to 630-783-7257.
  2. Receive the quote:
    Corporate Express will e-mail the form back to you with delivery and furniture costs included.
  3. Order the item:
    Initiate a requisition in NU Financials referencing the quote number. Once the order is approved, the Purchase Order will be sent to Staples.

Questions about furniture quotes or orders?


E-mail IllinoisFurnitureSupport@cexp.com with any comments or questions.