Desk Depth: Different Types of Desks
Paper or File-Based Administration Desks:
Desks for paper-based administration work should have a large desktop area with a suggested depth size of up to 160 cm. If this is too wide for the available space, combine the desk with a return to create an L-shaped desk with storage space underneath.
Group and Team Desks:
For desks designed to accommodate groups, the average sizes are approximately:
Four-person desk: 320 cm (width) x 161 cm (depth)
Two-person desk: 160 cm (width) x 161 cm (depth)
Designers and Architects Desks:
Designers and architects historically favoured large bench-style desks or traditional draughtsman’s tables, designed to accommodate large drawings and papers. For these, go for a minimum design desk width of 160-180 cm.
Standing and Sit-Stand Desks:
Standing desks vary in height but generally have the same depths as traditional office desks. Where larger monitor stands are needed, choose a deeper desk.
Bespoke Desk Sizes:
A good contract desk supplier will offer a wide range of desk sizes to seat up to eighteen people and a variety of sizes in between, including bespoke sizes with matching storage and furniture.