Office furniture is divided into three categories: furniture, technology, and office supplies. Desks are the main workspace and can be made of various materials. Chairs come in different types, including executive and managerial. Storage options include bookshelves, cabinets, and conference tables. Guest chairs are also common.
Items used to provide functionality in an office are generally divided into three categories: furniture, technology, and office supplies. While office supplies are the smaller, often inexpensive items used in, around, and in office furniture, the furniture itself is the main items that make up office furniture.
Needless to say, offices vary in their needs. However, there are some common pieces of office furniture that are often found. One is the office desk. For many people, their desk provides their primary workspace, a place where they write, type, calculate, read, answer the phone, and through which they can conduct interviews and hold meetings.
Work desks can be made of wood, metal, plastic or glass, but in most cases, unless they are specifically called “computer desks”, they include a flat work surface – which can also hold a computer and/or or monitor – and storage. Desks made specifically for computers may not offer storage. On desks with storage, there might be one drawer that has built-in compartments designed to hold office supplies, while other drawers might have space for stationery and files.
A hutch may be available with a table. Hutches also provide storage, but are likely to have room for books and CDs, with perhaps a few letter-sized shelves on which projects can be stored. Some have a closet as well. The tables have some characteristic shapes. They are usually rectangular, but can also be L-shaped or U-shaped.
Four alternatives to the table are now common. Computer carts and computer stands – compact furniture that holds a computer and monitor – can double as a desk when room is sparse. These pieces of office furniture are designed for efficient use of space and are usually on wheels so they can be relocated if needed. While cabinets usually include at least a little extra storage space, stands often don’t.
The closet has also been adapted from its use as a storage closet or pantry to a computer center. It combines the benefits of a computer cabinet with more space, and many cabinets have the ability to hide everything they keep behind their doors. This can be a boon for a home office. Finally, some people find that a desk works for them as a desk as well as a meeting and preparation area. This can also be an attractive option for a home office, because the table can be used for other purposes.
A natural piece of office furniture to match the desk is a chair. There are several different types of chairs that can be found in an office. Executive chairs are expensive chairs, usually with leather upholstery and usually with higher backrests and more adjustments than other chairs. Managerial chairs are a step down from the executive chair, and here the focus is on ergonomic features. Specialty chairs extra tall to fit a drafting table are available for drawing, with or without arms but with footrests.
Office furniture for storage can take the form of bookshelves, cabinets, including filing cabinets and bookcases. They are available in a variety of materials including wood, resin, laminate and metal, and in many sizes and styles. Conference tables and hangers are two other office furniture items that can help complete an office’s furnishing. Guest Chairs – comfortable armchairs without wheels for out-of-office visitors or for colleagues who have come in for a meeting are another frequently found item.
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