Office furniture — price, types and what to check
Office tables, workstations, conference tables, storage.
Home offices, shops and clinics need furniture that survives heavy daily use. Office furniture is built to commercial standards for durability, cable management and ergonomics.
The basics
- Office tables are typically 4–6 ft wide and 2.5 ft deep.
- Workstations come linear or clustered, priced per seat.
- Storage uses steel or pre-laminated boards with lockable pedestals.
Office furniture types and price ranges in India
| Type | Specification | Best used for | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office table | 4–5 ft | Home office, shops | ₹8,000–35,000 |
| Executive L-shaped desk | With side return | Cabins | ₹25,000–1,20,000 |
| Workstation | Linear / cluster, with partition | Offices | ₹12,000–35,000 |
| Conference table | 6–10 seats | Meeting rooms | ₹30,000–2,00,000 |
| Reception desk | Front desk | Clinics, offices | ₹25,000–1,50,000 |
| Mobile pedestal | 3 drawers, lockable | Under-desk storage | ₹5,000–15,000 |
| Steel storage cupboard | Lockable, shelves | Files and records | ₹10,000–30,000 |
| Standing / height-adjustable desk | Electric | Ergonomic work | ₹25,000–80,000 |
Quality checks before you accept delivery
- Tabletop should be at least 25 mm thick with PVC edge banding.
- Check cable manager trays and grommets are built in.
- Steel storage: check sheet thickness and lock quality.
- Height-adjustable desks: test stability at the highest setting.
- Screens and partitions should be firmly fixed and not wobble.
- Check load rating on shelves and drawers.
Pro tips
- Allow at least 3 ft behind a desk for the chair to move.
- Place monitors an arm's length away with the top at eye level.
- Keep power and data points under the desk, not across walkways.
- Choose light, matte tops to reduce screen glare.
- Keep printers and shredders on a side unit, not the main desk.
Mistakes to avoid
- Glossy desks that reflect overhead lights.
- No cable management, creating clutter and trip hazards.
- Deep executive desks in small cabins.
- Cheap pedestals whose drawers derail.
- Open-plan workstations with no partitions or acoustic panels in noisy spaces.
Where you can save
- Modular workstations let you add seats as you grow.
- Refurbished branded office furniture is widely available for startups.
How much you need
Plan 50–60 sq ft per person for an office layout.
Brands to know
Godrej Interio, Featherlite, Durian, Nilkamal, Spacewood, HOF, Wipro Furniture
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