Office Furniture Glossary

Desk Bridge – A work surface that adjoins two desks or other work spaces.  Bridges usually rest a bit lower than the surfaces they connect.

Office Credenza – A matching piece of office furniture that stores paper, pens and other office supplies.

Cubicles – Dividing partitions and walls that break up a large room into several work spaces for individual employees.  They’re adjustable, movable and many companies incorporate them due to the noise reduction features.

Systems Furniture – Used to describe an entire cubicle or workstation system.

Anti-Rebound – A feature that keeps drawers closed and prevents them from opening on their own in an uneven floor.

Pencil Drawer – Used to describe the middle drawer on a desk that’s suitable for storing pencils, paper clips and other small office supplies.