
16 DESKING DOWN TO BUSINESS AND UP TO YOU Picking the right desk starts with a choice of veneer, laminate, or steel. But the options don’t stop there. A desk needs to support the work of the person who’s going to use it. Consider your aesthetic and functional needs, then browse our extensive selection to find the perfect desks for your workplace. Wood Veneer Do you want the beauty of real wood and the polished, professional image it evokes? Laminate Do you need the easy-care durability that scratch-, stain-, and spill-resistant HON laminate delivers? Steel Does the toughness and value of classic steel desking appeal to you? MATERIALS STYLES Traditional Are you moved by decorative accents and classic styling? Transitional Do you want tailored details and a versatile design that blends well with a wide variety of settings? Contemporary Are you looking for clean lines, lighter scale, and a stylish mix of materials? Modular Do you foresee a need to rearrange— or relocate? Built-up Do you want the simplified installation of desks that ship assembled? Kit of Parts Do the footprints and storage needs of the stations you’re furnishing require a more customized solution? COMPONENTS ACCESSORIES Power and Data Do you need basic grommets for cord management or a hub to keep you connected with technology? Handles Do you need to match the color and style of drawer handles to other furniture? Edges Do you prefer the contemporary lightness of knife edges, the subtle curve of waterfall-shaped edges, or a more traditional edge detail?