What are the most common types of office desks?
There are dozens, or more, different types of desks. But, in the world of office furniture there are several standards, such as: pedestal, computer, reception, l-shape and u-shape. When you factor in the variations within these types, additional features and size and finish options, there are hundreds of different desk choices to consider. A pedestal desk is made of a rectangular top resting on one or two small cabinets (aka pedestals) with drawers. Often, there is a large drawer in the center and a “modesty panel” between the pedestals that provides privacy to the seated user. There are multiple variations of the pedestal desk. When the desk frame has one pedestal and one set of legs, it is called a left or right pedestal desk – depending on its location. An executive desk is a larger, more elegant version of the pedestal desk. And, when the pedestal desk is two-thirds its normal size, it is called a student desk. Some pedestal desks have existing keyboard trays for computer use or ca
