Small Reception Desks for Growing Offices in 2023

Small offices are a part of the growing pains of a business. I’ve unofficially been compiling looks at small office furniture for businesses and home offices that have limited space. Today, I want to look at the reception/waiting area of an office. Small reception areas are sometimes just a fact of the business life. Even larger buildings can have very small square footage dedicated to this area. So I thought I would highlight a few excellent small reception desks that are going to be top sellers in 2023.

We will look at a few examples to get you started. When searching for “small reception desks” on the Madison Liquidators online marketplace, you will be given over thirty selections to browse. This list is just a small portion of them to introduce you to the office furniture that is available in the small reception desk section of our online marketplace. Let’s begin with a popular one.

Small Reception Desk with White Glass Transaction Counter

Brand- Corp Design

Series- Potenza

Starting Price- $740.00

This is the Madison Liquidators best selling reception desk for 2022. Instead of briefly highlighting the details here, I will post a link to an in-depth look at this fine piece of reception office furniture.

The Bestselling Reception Desk of 2022

Now that we have seen the best selling from last year, let’s begin a journey of small reception desks beginning with a desk shell and progress from there.

Small Reception Desk Shell

Brand- Boss Office Products

Series- Commerce Laminate

Starting Price- $325.00

a commercial grade laminate desk shell that is built to last through years of dedicated service. It is available in two sizes 48”W x 26”D x 30”H/41.5” transaction counter height and 71"W x 36"D x 30”H/41.5” transaction counter height. Just because it’s a shell doesn’t mean that it has to stay that way; it’s the opposite actually. With a blank slate you can customize this small reception desk to fit your need with options to add drawers, keyboard trays, and power modules. Integrated grommets make for easy cable management. This small reception desk is available in three finishes- Driftwood, Mahogany, and Mocha and is backed by a one-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Note- It is strongly recommended by the manufacturer that only one set of drawers be selected for the 48”wide small reception desk model.

Small Reception Desk Shell

Brand- Cherryman

Series- Amber

Starting Price- $1,060.00

Another desk shell offering but this time it features a stylish glass transaction counter. Measuring 71”W x 36”D x 29”H /43” transaction counter height. Constructed from thermofused melamine surface which is scratch resistant and easy to clean. This small reception desk also has integrated grommets for easy cable management and desktop organization of electrical devices. Customization options are for drawers and keyboard trays. Finish options are- Black Cherry, Park Walnut, Sienna Mahogany, and Valley Grey. This small reception desk is backed by a ten-year manufacturer’s warranty.

L Shaped Small Reception Desk with Drawers

Brand- Cherryman

Series- Amber

Starting Price- $3,440.00

A classical interpretation of a small reception desk with an L shape and also has a rectangular desk option. Constructed from natural wood and veneer, this small reception desk will last forever with proper care. The L shaped version measures 72”W x 78”D x 29”H/42” transaction counter, while the rectangular model measures 72”W x 36”D x 29”H/42” transaction counter. Finished naturally in Dark Cherry, this small reception desk has a traditional look that traces back centuries while being comfortably fit within a contemporary setting. The L shaped return can be placed on either side and features compound curved corners that have a smooth radius edge. Customization options feature drawers, pencil drawers, keyboard trays, and power outlets. Quality guaranteed by a three-year manufacturer's warranty.

Glass Top Small Reception Desk

Brand- Harmony Collection

Series- PL Laminate

Starting Price- $1,045.00

A natural progression from the previous entry. A contemporary take on the small reception desk with an L shape. Constructed with modern commercial grade laminate materials and a glass transaction counter. The lone size for this small reception desk is 71”W x 72”D x 30”H/43” transaction counter. Featuring integrated grommets for easy cable and wire management on the desktop. Ample customization options include drawers, keyboard tray, organizer, and even several desk chair selections. Finish options are from the signature Harmony Collection offerings of Aspen, Cherry, Espresso, Mahogany, Modern Walnut, and Newport Gray. This small reception desk is backed by a five-year manufacturer’s warranty.

L Shaped Reception Desk

Brand- Groupe Lacasse

Series- Quad

Starting Price- $3,175.00

For a definitively modern office twist in a small reception desk with an L shape. What a contrast against the rest of the small reception desks on the list! Purely modern design with its open office details and contrasting finishes. As for the specs on this small reception desk they are either 72”W x 72”D x 30”H/43” transaction counter or 72”W x 78”D x 30”H/43” transaction counter. Made with a high-quality commercial grade laminate that is scratch resistant and easy to clean and integrated grommets for easy cable management. The lone customization option is for drawers. You can select a base and top finish from the many Groupe Lacasse signature finishes- 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. This small reception desk is backed by a manufacturer’s limited twenty-five-year warranty.

Note- The return on this model is not reversible so when purchasing you must select the side for the return.

Like I said at the beginning, these are just a few of the excellent examples of Small Reception Desk options that are available on the Madison Liquidators online marketplace. Browse our selection for more options and if you need assistance with small reception desks, then reach out to our customer service team with any questions you may have about any office furniture found on the Madison Liquidators online marketplace. Also, if you are ready to order, give us a call at (888) 831-1012 today!