Straight & Rectangular Desks
The classic straight desk - simple, sturdy rectangular desks that fit happily anywhere, which is rather the point.
No shapes, no gimmicks: a flat rectangular top on a solid frame. The straight desk earns its keep by being effortless to plan with - it sits against a wall, pairs back-to-back, lines up in rows and moves house without drama when the office gets rearranged.
Available in a full spread of widths and finishes with matching pedestals and screens, rectangular office desks are also the most economical way to seat people well. Sometimes the obvious answer is the right one.
Frequently asked questions
What size should I get?
120cm takes a laptop and a monitor. 140cm is the comfortable everyday size. 160cm and 180cm suit dual screens or anyone who works across paper. Depths run 60cm to 80cm; 80cm is better if a monitor sits on the desk rather than an arm. The range here spans 80cm to 180cm.
Which leg type should I pick?
Cantilever legs leave the underside open and are easiest to get in and out of. Panel ends are solid and screen the space below, which looks tidier in a room people walk through. Cable-managed legs have a route for cables built in. H-frames sit somewhere between the three.
Can I get one with drawers?
Several models here take a pedestal as an option on the page, either under the desk or beside it, and buying it that way means the finish matches and it arrives on the same delivery. On the narrower desks the pedestal sits alongside rather than underneath, so the legroom is not lost.
Which finish should I choose?
Practically, they all wipe clean and wear the same, so it is a decision about the room. White and grey keep a space feeling light and modern; oak, beech, walnut and maple warm it up. If you are adding to desks you already have, match the existing finish rather than the nearest name, because wood effects vary between ranges.
How long does delivery take?
Standard delivery is free on everything, and most of it lands inside a week. Express delivery is offered on much of the range, priced per item on the product page, and gets an order to you within two working days if you place it before 5pm. Nothing here is made to order, so the lead times are the standard ones.
Do you offer installation?
Yes, on everything here. The crew deliver it, build it, put it where you want it and take the packaging away. It starts at £25.95 an item and the exact price is on each product page. Installs usually happen within about 10 working days, and the team agree the day with you rather than simply turning up.
Does it come assembled?
Most of it arrives flat-packed, with the instructions and fittings in the box. If you would rather not build it, pre-assembled delivery and installation are offered on much of the range and priced per item on the product page.
What warranty does it come with?
Guarantees across this category run from 5 to 10 years, depending on the product and the part, and the figure is on every product page. Structure, mechanism, electrics, and fabric and foam are often covered for different lengths of time. If something fails inside the warranty, report it from your order page and we deal with the manufacturer for you.
Can I see it in 3D?
Every one of the 13 products in this category has a 3D model on the page rather than only photographs. The viewer spins the actual model, and changing a colour or a size on the page changes the model with it, which is worth doing before committing a whole room to a finish.
Can you quote for a whole office?
Yes. For twenty items or more, or anything with a complication like a mezzanine or a lift that argues back, we plan the job and give you one quote covering the goods, delivery and installation. Ring 0208 138 0512 or email [email protected] with a rough list or a floor plan.