Office Reception Desk

Office Reception Desk

When a potential partner or a client enters your building, the office reception desk is always the first significant piece of furniture they will notice. As such it will always be the leading factor when your choose one of the most important interior elements for your reception room or front office.

We offer a wide multitude of desks, ideal for all types of vestibules, office hallways, and rooms that will play the reception functions of your business. Below, you will find your desired types of L shaped reception desk, wood reception desk and round reception desk that will offer the right atmosphere to your visitors.











In terms of reception furniture, the L shaped reception desk has been considered as a universal type of desk for a long time. Evolving from the classic "study" desk, the L shaped became what it is known today, because of the increasing amount of work that had to be done. With the introduction of the typewriter, additional steel flaps had to be added to existing desks in order to accommodate the typing machine and piles of various documents. 

That was at the end of the 19th century, but as the old typewriter was replaced by more modern means to process paper documents, the design and function desks everywhere changed as well. Today, the L shaped desk is preferred everywhere for its versatility and function as well as in style.

If your business has a very large guest room, then the round reception desk will definitely make the biggest impression out of any design. Usually positioned in the center of the hall, a round desk also delivers a calming psychological effect, as the round shape is aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

In today's world,  every reception desk has to be stylish, practical, and useful. In fact, if you start to look at reception rooms in businesses around the world, you will notice that every front office desk looks like it was meant to be there! This is why, if you have finally decided to set out on a journey to purchase your business furniture, you must consider these factors.

ROOM SIZE

For a small or medium visitor atrium, the L shaped desks are ideal, as they are both compact and provide enough drawer space for office consumables.

DESIGN

As seen in our list of products, all of our desks come in a variety of colors and styles in order to accommodate the interior atmosphere of the room in question. It is imperative that the reception front desk matches the overall interior. You wouldn't want to place a contemporary reception desk in an art-modern style room, right?

FUNCTIONALITY

Also known as a "greeting office table" a desk serves a number of administrative functions. Will the receptionist print out documents? Receive fax? Process visitor passes? These are all functionallity questions which one must ask themselves in order to make the right choice.

FINISH

• Wood Veneer $$-$$$: A thin piece of real/natural wood affixed to a wood composite material. Real wood reception area furniture communicates the ultimate in richness and status. Virtually everyone can appreciate the natural beauty of real wood office furniture. Please keep in mind, veneer surfaces are delicate. Nicks and scratches will result if not handled with care.

• Laminate $-$$: A thin piece of man-made plastic made to resemble real/natural wood affixed to a wood fiber composite material. Laminate is very resistant to scratches, water stains, and heat. The print quality of laminate often makes it indistinguishable to the untrained eye, and is a much smarter option when shopping for affordable lobby furnitureon a budget.

• Other $-$$$: Additional popular office furniture finishes to consider include a glass reception desk or metal reception table, if you want a modern or industrical aesthetic.

Front office desks have existed for almost a thousand years, and today there isn't a small medium or large business or administrative building that doesn't have one. Throughout the history of time, the earliest businesses that incorporated a front area with an office reception desk, were hotels.

Whatever desk you might choose, you must consider that in these days it is not just furniture, but an important element of the entire "customer service experience". If you would require assistance in making your choice, feel free to contact us and we will be delighted to help you.

And of course, don't forget to add some knockout Office Waiting Room Chairs for the room!