OFFICE DESK BUYING GUIDE

Not sure which desks you require? We’ve laid out this guide to try and make it easy for you.

Remember, if at any point you need some assistance, please do not hesitate to give our qualified office furniture experts a call, they are always happy to help.

DESK TYPES

Corner Workstations Great if you have the space, often people are put off because of the size, but as you leave at least an 800mm space for your office chair, you can often fit in a corner desk in the same space as a straight and with their ergonomic shape and desk space you gain from the return, they are well worth considering if you can fit them in.
Straight Desks The most popular selling desk, great for fitting in smaller spaces and available with a choice of mobile under desk or desk high pedestals. If you are looking at purchasing multiple desks to put together, it may be worth you checking out Bench Desks, as these share legs, they tend to be cleaner looking and more sturdy.
Wave Desks The happy medium between a Corner Workstation and a Straight Desk, like working at a Straight Desk with a slight ergonomic return. Choice of under desk or desk high pedestals available.
Bench Desks Great for larger offices or people wanting to put desks together in a set or bank of desks. The most modern and stylish type of office desks we offer, with a great range of matching under desk pedestals available. Can be bought as singles or sets of 2, 4 or 6. If you require larger sets of desks or wish to add additional desks to a set later, simply order a single extension for single desks or set of 2 extension for standard bench desks.
Executive Desks Mostly made from the highest quality real wood veneer in a large range of finishes. Often made to order and suit directors or managers office.

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DESK LEGS

Cantilever Come in a single or double cantilever leg made from steel, most common, and often most cost effective option. Choice of colours available, like our Active Maestro 25 Desks and Workstations are available in a choice of White (WL), Silver (SL) and Grey (GL).
Panel End Slab of laminate wood which often matches the desk top, more popular in smaller offices or home offices. Legs are joined together by modesty panel to match desk top. We recommend our Active Maestro 25 PL range of desks.
Bench Legs Most commonly in the shape of goal posts, usually spanning over the depth of 2 desk tops but can also be purchase in singles. Legs are joined together by steel framework under desk top, matching cable management often available. We recommend or Active Connex range of desks.
Cable Managed Cantilever (Beam Frame) Steel cantilever legs with built in access for cable management. Legs are joined together with a steel beam which can also be used as cable management. We recommend our Active TR range of desks.
Cable Managed Cantilever (Modesty) Steel cantilever legs with built in access for cable management. Legs are joined together by modesty panel to match desk top. We recommend our Active Vivo range of desks.

DESK TOPS

Other than our executive desks, most of our desk tops are made from heavy duty, commercial grade, scratch and heat resistant laminate. Often in a choice of 18mm and 25mm thick (the thicker being more heavy duty), all supplied with a high quality, impact proof edging. When buying executive office desks, we offer high quality, real wood veneer tops in a choice of 30mm and 40mm thick with a range of 11 veneers to choose from.

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LAMINATE FINISHES

White