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Regardless of the type of business you are in, you probably have an office, even if it is at home, and one thing that all business offices have in common is a variety of business office furniture. Let's take a look at the different types of office furniture that you may need for your business, regardless if you are setting up a new office, remodeling or updating an old one or expanding your current situation.

Something that all offices need is a work surface, and this usually takes the form of a desk. Desks alone come in a large selection of styles, designs and materials. There are large, executive desks, small computer desks, and corner desks that are great in forming cubbies for offices with many employees. Many desks today are made of pressed board or particle board, though you can still find quality, solid wood desks. The large, heavy, metal desks that used to be found in all government offices are mostly a thing of the past, but other versions of metal desks can be found, sometimes with glass surfaces. An unusual style of desk that is gaining in popularity though far from mainstream are standing desks. Though these take a while to get used to, they are said to be great for posture and greater work productivity.

Besides a desk, another piece of business office furniture is the hutch. This piece is usually placed on top of the desk to increase your vertical work space. They normally have a variety of shelves, cubbies and small cupboards.

Most offices have the need of shelves, and I would say that this is a very popular piece of business office furniture. You can get shelves in a variety of sizes and materials to fit any office space or decor.

Large cupboards are great in any office for storing needed items that you want to keep out of sight. When I think cupboards, I usually think storage for office supplies.

File cabinets are a must have piece of business office furniture that anyone could use. Owning a business, you know that there are important documents and files that must be kept for important reference, tax purposes and the daily functioning of your business. Though files can be stored in file drawers that are included in a desk, usually more space is needed so your options are two or four drawer cabinets, usually made of metal or wood products.

Unless you have a standing desk, one piece of business office furniture that everyone needs is a chair. Office chairs come in a wide price range, a variety of sizes and a wide range of materials.

A conference table is a piece of furniture that is only used in larger offices. It is kind of fun when you reach the growth stage that you need one of these. You can get them in a variety of sizes, shapes and material, so pick one that suits the ambiance that you are trying to create in your office. Other pieces of business office furniture that are only used in larger offices include special reception desks, seating for a waiting room (couches, chairs, small tables), and furniture for a break room.

Not all businesses are the same, so your needs will be different from others. So consider the options mentioned above and decide what business office furniture you need for the most efficient work space in your office.