| Most early computer office furniture was designed to | | | | your needs. Bookcases, hutches, and file cabinets can |
| meet certain basic requirements: Make it functional, | | | | be added as desired. |
| with keyboard drawers, a cubbyhole for the CPU, and | | | | More contemporary office furniture is also available. |
| punch-outs for cords. Add a hutch to hold extra printer | | | | Some feature crisp, sharp lines that are clean without |
| paper, disks, and manuals, and make it all as | | | | being stark, and offer functionality without sacrificing |
| inexpensive as possible. Little thought was given to | | | | beauty. Available in a wide range of finishes, these |
| appearance except in the very high-end pieces. But | | | | designs tend to eschew heavy drawer pulls and |
| that has all changed. Today, it is possible to find utile, | | | | showy insets and focus instead on creating a relaxed, |
| attractive items at reasonable prices and in a style to | | | | attractive work environment. A wide selection of |
| suit any décor. | | | | component pieces allow you to customize the layout, |
| Modular arrangements continue to be one of the most | | | | and, like modular furniture, everything is easy to |
| popular choices in computer office furniture. You can | | | | re-arrange or expand, making it convenient to add |
| choose from the basic cubicle arrangements that | | | | bookcases or file cabinets if your needs change. |
| attach to fabric panels for sound reduction and privacy | | | | Also in this category are more futuristic designs, such |
| to more exotic pieces, such as kidney-shaped work | | | | as glass-topped computer office furniture. With metal |
| tables. Most pieces allow you to select both metal and | | | | supports and legs, the clear surfaces add light to the |
| wood finishes, so you can mix and match to suit your | | | | room and announce that the occupant is high-tech and |
| personal preferences and the overall color scheme of | | | | stylish. Many designs offer glass shelving in the |
| the office. With a wide range of colors and | | | | hutches along with glass doors that allow you to see |
| components available, as well as ease of installation | | | | precisely what is inside without having to hunt for what |
| and re-arrangement, it is not surprising that modular | | | | you are seeking. Available designs include |
| offices remain a perennial best-selling line. | | | | non-traditional shapes, such as curved work tables, and |
| But some people demand more in their computer | | | | there is no shortage to how the numerous |
| office furniture. Perhaps the goal is to co-ordinate a | | | | components can be arranged. |
| functional workstation with an antique executive desk. | | | | Whatever style you desire for your computer office |
| This can certainly be done, whether you are trying to | | | | furniture, you can find what you like online. The choices |
| match a cherry, walnut, or mahogany finish. Designed | | | | are plentiful, and the number of component pieces |
| to add an old-world touch but with new-age | | | | available are astounding. It is no longer necessary to |
| technology in mind, these pieces can incorporate glass | | | | choose between functionality and an attractive |
| front hutches and ornate hardware into a utile | | | | décor-the new office furniture for your computer |
| workstation. Components allow you to set up a basic | | | | lets you have both. |
| corner area or arrange it in an L or U shape to match | | | | |
