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7 Reception Desks for the Fall of 2022

Adam StacksAdam Stacks
September 12th, 2022
~ 7 minute read

Over the past few days, I have been looking at the many awesome reception desks that we carry through our partners here at Madison Liquidators. Every time I start to talk about reception desks, I always make a note up front that this just may be the most important piece of office furniture in the entire office. As I have said multiple times and will continue to speak every chance I get, the reception desk sits in the first area of your office that guests enter, and that it is the first major office furniture piece that they will see.

If you want your office to have a positive first impression, then whatever your clients and guest first lay their eyes upon better be a high quality and attractive focal point. No matter how much we want the big clients to be impressed with the desk in the executive office, it’s still one of the last things they will see in the business. That is unless we intend on moving the executive office to the front. You don’t need me to tell you how bad of an idea that is, it just wouldn’t work.

But what needs to work in that space is an attractive focal point that grabs the guests’ eyes immediately. One that gives the first hint of what the inner office is like. A smartly designed waiting area with an attractive reception desk goes a long way to establishing the entire office. A poorly designed and unattractive reception desk will hurt more than you may first realize but it will become evident in short order. So, we want to avoid that and make the reception area a place of welcoming, of professionalism, and most importantly the herald of the rest of the office.

Styles change and what’s trendy today will soon be outdated tomorrow, right? That can be true, but there are exceptions. For example, in 2011 it was very trendy to paint in bright colored chevron patterns, but today it just looks tacky. But in that same time, power colors such as navy blue and black were also in style, and they still are to this day. So how do we know what will remain in style for years to come and what will be a fad that soon falls out of favor? In fashion, I couldn’t tell you. I am not a very stylish person, but in office furniture, if we want something to withstand the test of time then we look to trusted brands and stay away from fly by night companies that flood the market with ultra-modern office furniture that will be out of style very quickly. Usually around the time that these companies go out of business.

With that in mind, I have compiled a list of seven reception desks for the fall of 2022.

L Shaped Reception Desk with Drawers

L Shaped Reception Desk With Drawers

Starting Price- $1,025.00

An L shaped reception desk is the perfect place to start the list. I dare say that if they were to ever go out of style, no one would notice because most office workers demand them for their higher functionality. This one is from Boss Office Products as part of their Commerce Laminate series that features sturdy and professional office furniture built using modern day commercial grade laminates. The quality of their office furniture is backed by a one-year warranty. There is a second option for a standard rectangular desk with this model. Customization options can be made for the drawers, keyboard trays, and power modules, or you can choose none of them for a desk shell. The finish can be chosen as one of these four attractive options- Cherry, Driftwood, Mahogany, and Mocha. When visiting the page take note of the recommended accessories to ensure that the entire reception area has all the storage office furniture it needs to keep it clean and organized in matching finishes of the main reception desk.

Modern Reception Desk

Modern Receptionist Desk

Starting Price- $10,320.00

Groupe Lacasse brings this unique reception desk to us as part of their Quad series which features clean vertical and horizontal shapes. The size of the desk is 81" x 29" x 30" with a 43” transaction counter, which makes this a fairly large piece of office furniture. All of the features of this modern reception desk are the adjustable shelves, drawers, a file cabinet, overhead storage with a Hutch. Notice the two-toned appearance which is available via selecting contrasting finishes for the top and base of the commercial grade laminate office furniture. Those finish choices are Anthracite Grey, Authentik Elm, Borealis, Bourbon Cherry, Cherry, Classic Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Fossil, Frost, Hard Rock Maple, Hazelnut, Karoo, Mojave, Natural Cherry, Niagara, Roots, Sahara, Salta, Snow, Totem, Tuscany Walnut, and Willow Grey. Groupe Lacasse offers 25-year manufacturers limited warranty on all of their standard thermofused office furniture.

Two Person Reception Desk with Glass Transaction Counter

2 Person Reception Desk With Glass Transaction Counter

Starting Price- $2,060.00

Even though the title of this curved reception desk is two-person, there are options for one receptionist up to five. So, if you have need of a reception desk for up to five receptionists, this is a suitable place to start. From Corp Design and their Potenza series, comes this curved reception desk that is both modern and timeless at the same time. The size of the two-person desk is 120” x 24” x 29” with a 42” transaction counter. For storage, you are given several options of drawers. The finish of the curved reception desk contrasts with the glass transaction counter with these options- Blanc De Gris, Espresso CD, Grigio CD, Miele, and Noce. Corp Design provides a ten-year warranty on their office furniture.

Sizing Chart

  • 1 Person Reception Desk: 60" x 24" x 29”
  • 2 Person Reception Desk: 120" x 24"x 29”
  • 3 Person Reception Desk: 180"x 24" x 29”
  • 4 Person Reception Desk: 240" x 24"x 29”
  • 5 Person Reception Desk: 300" x 24"x 29”

Curved Reception Desk

Curved Reception Desk

Starting Price- $14,275.00

Groupe Lacasse provides this modern curved reception desk as part of the Morpheo series. This one comes packed with tons of storage with two drawer pedestals, credenza, and hutch. This modern design pops with the contrasted with finishes of the top and base finish. This is a fairly large reception desk that needs plenty of square footage so a smaller office may not hold this particular office furniture. (Reach out to our staff for floor planning assistance) The choses of the contrasting finish of the commercial grade laminate are Anthracite Grey, Authentik Elm, Borealis, Bourbon Cherry, Cherry, Classic Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Fossil, Frost, Hard Rock Maple, Hazelnut, Heritage, Karoo, Mojave, Natural Cherry, Niagara, Roots, Sahara, Salta, Snow, Totem, Tuscany Walnut, and Willow Grey. Again, Groupe Lacasse offers 25-year manufacturers limited warranty on all of their standard thermofused office furniture.

Curved Reception Desk

Curved Reception Desk

Starting Price- $4,010.00

The third {and last} curved reception desk on this list. This one is from Corp Design of their Potenza series. This one also has size options from one receptionist up to five. For storage, several pedestal drawers and a rear credenza storage and overhead storage are all available options. Finish options for the commercial grade laminate are Blanc De Gris, Espresso CD, Grigio CD, Miele, and Noce. Corp Design provides a ten-year warranty on their office furniture.

Sizing Chart

  • 1 Person Reception Desk: 60" x 24" x 29”
  • 2 Person Reception Desk: 120" x 24"x 29”
  • 3 Person Reception Desk: 180"x 24" x 29”
  • 4 Person Reception Desk: 240" x 24"x 29”
  • 5 Person Reception Desk: 300" x 24"x 29”

L Shaped Reception Desk

L Shaped Reception Desk

Starting Price- $3,505.00

Another L shaped design this one from Group Lacasse from their Quad series of office furniture. As with most modern office furniture it is constructed with commercial grade laminate that also has a two-toned contrasting finish options from these options- Anthracite Grey, Authentik Elm, Borealis, Bourbon Cherry, Cherry, Classic Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Fossil, Frost, Hard Rock Maple, Hazelnut, Heritage, Karoo, Mojave, Natural Cherry, Niagara, Roots, Sahara, Salta, Snow, Totem, Tuscany Walnut, and Willow Grey. The size of this L shaped reception desk is 84" x 84" x 30" with a 42” transaction counter. Groupe Lacasse offers 25-year manufacturers limited warranty on all of their standard thermofused office furniture.

Office Reception Desk

Office Reception Desk

Starting Price- $595.00

Harmony Collection provides this PL Laminate series reception desk as the most modest on this list, but don’t discount this model. It is perfect for a small office space with plenty of functionality. Customization options include drawers, keyboard trays, and power modules. Matching Harmony meeting tables, storage cabinets, lateral filing cabinets and bookcases can be purchased to compliment this desk. Finish options are Aspen, Cherry, Espresso, Mahogany, Modern Walnut, Newport Gray, and White. Harmony Collection provides a five-year warranty on their office furniture.

Closing Thoughts

This list is provided to help you ease into finding a reception desk that is stylish for the fall of 2022. There are many more office furniture selections available, so feel free to browse our inventory for the exact office furniture pieces for your reception area. As I stated at the beginning, trusted manufacturers are turning out some remarkably interesting designs when it comes to office furniture that will stay in style for many years to come. So, take a look at what we have to offer and reach out to us for further details or assistance. Our office staff looks forward to assisting with all your office furniture needs with reception desks.

When looking for a stylish reception desk, knowing what will fit within your space is important since most of these reception desks can be quite large. With that in mind, we offer a full service from conception to installation. Walking you through each phase, answering every question until you have found the exact office furniture you need. We have many years of experience working within client’s budget, and their schedule to ensure that all their needs are met. So, we look forward to being by your side throughout the purchase, delivery, and installation of your office furniture. If you are ready to start the process of finding the perfect reception desk for your office, then please reach out to us at (608) 831-1012.

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Adam Stacks
About The Author

Adam Stacks, came to Madison Liquidators at the start of 2021 after several years of freelance writing for local newspapers, magazines, and websites. His passion for writing began at an early age by writing personal works of fiction. Since joining Madison Liquidators, he has dedicated himself to studying office furniture and relaying his insight to the consumer in hopes of helping them in their search for quality office furniture.

Adam Stacks

Adam Stacks, came to Madison Liquidators at the start of 2021 after several years of freelance writing for local newspapers, magazines, and websites. His passion for writing began at an early age by writing personal works of fiction. Since joining Madison Liquidators, he has dedicated himself to studying office furniture and relaying his insight to the consumer in hopes of helping them in their search for quality office furniture.