Office Furniture Blog

Four people seems to be the perfect group size. The Beatles, the Fantastic Four, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Seinfeld cast, South Park, and the Four Horsemen (the wrestling stable, not the apocalyptic version) are the cream of the crop of foursomes. But what about the office world? Doesn’t it seem like most businesses have that definitive foursome that works well together? Absolutely! But how can we take this foursome to the next level? For the remainder of this blog, I will reference my favorite quartet of all time- The Golden Girls. One of our brand partners, Corp Design has released to us the Veloce Series that features several four person workstation (Read More)

Modern offices are moving away from traditional cubicles more and more each year. The meteoric rise of open office workstations in the last decade has made manufacturers focus on desk pods. Over the last few years, they have brought fresh, and trendy designs to the market for their customers. These designs are extremely popular at Madison Liquidators. Today, I thought I would show several examples of four person workstations that are excellent alternatives to cubicle systems. The primary question is how do they differ from cubicles? Mainly, cubicles partition co-workers off from one another, while open office workstations place co-workers together in joined office furn (Read More)

Placing workers together in workstations is en vogue today. In times past it was done out of necessity for space saving measures. Now however, open office workstations are selected for the benefits of placing co-workers together to increase production, promote collaboration and office comradery. Occasionally, they are chosen for the space saving measures as well., but the majority of the time an open office workstation is selected for the purposes previously stated. Open office workstations are the modern twist on a cubicle farm. You know what I mean, a city of closed off small workstations that were selected due to their space saving capabilities. When thinking of a c (Read More)

Grouping co-workers together in collaborative workstations is one of the most effective office layouts utilized across the country today. To accomplish this office furniture is usually pushed together such as a series of desks or cubicle farms pop up around the office. However, there are better ways to promote inclusion and teamwork in the office. There are manufactured workstations that both are attractive and functional four person desks to promote teamwork. Four Person Desk with Privacy Panels Starting Price- [price-5580] Harmony Collection provides this striking four person desk with privacy panels as part of the Elements series. This four person workstat (Read More)

I’d like to wager a bet. In your office you know two co-workers who work so closely together that the joke is that they are attached at the hip. Every office has them, so it’s a pretty safe bet. These co-workers are often referred to as “work husbands or wives.” To be honest, their work usually makes the office “go.” The boss puts them on a job and it will be done. No doubt. Today, I thought I would highlight office furniture for those office archetypes. Two person desks for those co-workers who do everything together. A two person workstation can be utilized for a lot of reasons in an office. Sometimes it’s a space saving meas (Read More)

Two person reception desks are perfect for a medium sized office. This reception area office furniture can establish the attitude of the office from the front door with that first impression upon the initial entry into your office space. A two person reception desk that matches the overall design of the office including the rest of the office furniture will set the tone for what to expect throughout the rest of the office. With this in mind, Madison Liquidators has compiled a list of some of the most popular two person reception desk options from our expansive inventory. This list will help you in your search for office furniture for the reception area. While this list (Read More)

For most people an L-Shaped Desk is an ideal amount of space for paperwork, monitors, a laptop and other desk accessories. Because of this businesses frequently use L-Shaped desks to create desk pods or groups of workstations which can be put together to create a large U or T shape with two desks or a Plus shape with a pod of four desks. L shaped desks come in a variety of styles, sizes and finishes but by far the most popular for create multiple person workstations is with the Laminate lines by Express Office Furniture and Harmony which are not only affordable but can be customized and upgraded which additional storage and acrylic or fabric privacy panels to offer priva (Read More)

Is space limited? For a lot of businesses it is a part of the growing pains that comes with a successful office. For many offices drastic measures must be taken. Cubicles have been the trusted go to in these cases for decades. They were chosen due to the extreme flexibility that cubicles offer. However, there are serious limitations with the standard cubicle system. Some of the main limitations were that they completely divide the workforce, they are often cramped spaces that do not serve the full needs of the employees, and cubicle farms stunts office growth. Other smart options are two person desks. These systems provide open spaces that promotes inclusion. Two perso (Read More)

I can see it now, drab cubicle walls for as far as the eye can see. Boring colors and closed off multi-person workstations. Never ending colorless nondescript cubicles for a mass of inmates, I say that because it resembles a prison more than an office. Zero inspiration except for a motivational poster for nonexistent office morale. “Hang in there” says the little kitten desperately clinging to a tree branch. Hang in there indeed, you’re only here for the rest of your professional life. I’m talking to you Employee #464552! You used to have a name, but you can’t remember it any more. You’ve been industrialized into the ever moving (Read More)

I am excited to announce that one of Madison Liquidators' longest standing brand partners- Harmony Collection has released new standing desk with drawers to our online marketplace! I feel like this is a seminal moment in the progression of ergonomic office furniture. After years, decades, and centuries even of office workers spending their lives hunched over a desk full time for careers, we are finding more and more health conscious options from top office furniture designers such as Harmony Collection. Let's dive right in and begin with the most basic question of all. What is a Standing Desk with Drawers? A standing desk with drawers is a spacious type of desk that c (Read More)

I had an interesting conversation over the weekend with someone in a doctor’s office waiting room. We were both waiting on the doctor to see our children and out of boredom we struck up a conversation. He was a part of a recent start up company in the area that was growing way faster than expected. It was exciting but overwhelming times he told me. I laughed as I have been there before. The conversation kept going and it came up that I worked in office furniture. From that moment, I should have charged him a consultant fee because he had a lot of questions. One thing that stood out to me was that he wanted to know how to properly size a conference table. His busine (Read More)

I’d like to continue our look into white office furniture. Our previous look was at white reception desk ideas which affects the front office the most. This time I want to look at white conference tables. From the front office to the inner circle of most office settings. According to Office.Furniture white is “a symbol of innocence, wholesomeness, and completion” and “conveys a lot of ideals about trustworthiness, honesty, and home.” In effect white is a go to color for an office that wants to project cleanliness, style, and substance. With this in mind, we will be looking at four white conference table ideas. But one does not simply selec (Read More)

An amazing and inspiring workstation doesn’t have to be an impossible dream. Here we planned and setup a hybrid Web Developer / Audio Production Workstation that screams functionality and creativity. Wire management on this project was a must along with Sit to Stand Functionality and various components of an Audio Production Workstation. On completion, this workstation offers a stunning impression and provides the perfect setting for a combination of inspiration and productivity. Need help creating your dream work space? Give us a call at (608) 831-1012 and let us know how we can help! Whether you are a business owner, programmer, lawyer, accountant, no matt (Read More)

When people find out that I work in the office furniture business, I get two reactions. My blue collar people give me a strange look, then I have a conversation about how I spent twenty years in the construction field before making the switch. Then, there are those who work in an office. I get a lot of questions about desks. Everyone is looking for the latest trends and exciting new features, but then I start talking functionality, and design. --product-display-box-- Sure, the last time I was in the showroom of Madison Liquidators, I checked out an amazing glass top modern desk. I’ll show you the model… As I looked over it, I was blown away by how cool i (Read More)

Monitor arms have revolutionized the way we interact with our digital workspace, offering an ergonomic solution that enhances comfort, productivity, and overall well-being. These versatile accessories provide a flexible and customizable approach to monitor placement and cable management, allowing users to optimize their viewing experience based on individual preferences. From the office to home setups, monitor arm solutions have become an essential tool, offering a range of benefits that extend beyond simply holding a computer screen. Designed to elevate monitors off the desk or workstation, computer monitor arms offer a myriad of adjustable features, including height (Read More)