Office Cubicles Overview

Since first being created in the late 1960's, office cubicles have become the main office furniture for most companies. They are a cost effective alternative to fixed wall offices lowering building costs and giving companies more flexibility in configuring workstations for individuals and departments as needs change. But there's more to a standard cubicle than just a few walls!

Office cubicle systems are made up of several cubicles of similar design, in order to create a harmonious look within the office space. The standard cubicle setup consists of the following:

• Cubicle walls in heights ranging from 30" to 80", allowing as much privacy or easy communication as your office demands
• Worksurfaces hung from the cubicle panels with cantilever brackets, with space for a computer or two, and documents
• Shelves, overhead cabinets, and other accessories hung from the cubicle panels
• An office chair for the occupant, and sometimes additional chairs for visitors

As the principal piece of office furniture, it's important that you're able to design your office cubicles for the best work environment. Cubicle systems can be configured in thousands of ways, so don't feel limited to what you see in the office furniture brochure.

Depending on the size and feel of your office space, office cubicles can provide privacy or the feeling of one's own space. Office cubicle systems are made up of a series of cubicles sized appropriately for each type of worker, with features that will allow them to do their jobs efficiently. Different individual work stations can be combined to make the most convenient cubicle system for your office. Each employee will enjoy the benefits of solid worksurfaces and convenient overhead storage space for documents, along with extra desk space for pictures, knick-knacks, and other trinkets that make an office workstation a friendly place to be. For the best use of office space, choose cubicles!