The desk or
workstation is obviously the most important piece of furniture in your office. The
"Interactive Desk" shown here and available from Workspaces, Inc. is an example of the latest in
ergonomic design. At $895 in maple or pearwood laminate, or $1195 in cherry veneer,
this is a great option. If you'd like to save a few dollars, contact Workspaces via
their site and ask about their 20% price reduction on blemished items. Of course used
desks and furniture and can be obtained from local used office furniture stores for much
less. 
Another solution is the old "door
on the file cabinets" trick. A hundred and fifty bucks buys a lot of horizontal and
file space. This is not likely a solution if receiving customers in the office is a
concern, but its quick, easy, and inexpensive. Although if you're going to be in the
office at the desk for long hours every day, think about comfort. Finally, what the desk
is used for is a big consideration. If the computer is the main use then center decisions
around that. Be aware that most home offices eventually use more than one computer per
office and remember the printer, copier, fax, telephone, and perhaps scanner that all
offices need. Horizontal space is very necessary and most people need more than they
originally think. Unfortunately, that natural law of the universe that states "paper
will expand in proportion to the horizontal space available" still applies.
The desk chair is really just as important as the desk for the home office. One of the best innovations in recent years is the adjustable arm office chair. This feature can go a long way toward reducing shoulder and neck strain, and for heavy computer users, carpal tunnel syndrome. Chairs can range from a hundred dollars to a thousand. Fortunately the web is full of suppliers of both desks and chairs, and other office furniture as well. Here is some more information about selecting a chair and be sure to check the links below before making a purchase.
Web Links to Information About Office Furniture
- Advanced Furnishing Concepts
- Advanced Furniture Outfitters, Inc. - Office & Computer Furniture
- All About The OFFICE
- Anthro Corporation
- Ares Line
- Back Be Nimble
- BCOP - Furniture
- Furniture Express WWW Site
- FurnitureFind.COM - Avg of 50% discount, free delivery, low interest financing, more!
- Furniture Online - Nice all in one site.
- Galvins Home and Office Furniture
- Grahl Ergonomic Office Seating
- Healthy Back Store - office
- Herman Miller Panel Systems
- Home Office Furniture Direct
- Home123 Furniture
- Index of the Home Office Mall
- La-Z-Boy Business Furniture Virtual Gallery
- Metamorphosis Ergonomic Computer Furniture Research and Products
- Atrium Furniture Mall - High Point, NC
- Office Techniques Home Page
- O'Sullivan,home office,computer furniture, office furniture,furniture
- Sam Clar Office Furniture
- 710 Book Store - Office Furniture
- Times Table
- Welcome to OfficeScapes!
- Welcome to WorkSpaces
- WoodStyle Computer Furniture
These links were all checked when they
were added to this page as to their presence and pertinence. However, things change
rapidly on the Web. If you find a link that is not there, has moved, or is not pertinent
to this page, we would appreciate your letting us know. If you would like to suggest a
link, we always welcome hearing about new ones.
webmaster@bizplus.com
Copyright ©1999 BizPlus, Inc. | Return
to Home