Systems Furniture Workstations

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer—it depends on your team, space, and how you work. In this article, we break down the most popular workstation layouts, compare their pros and cons to help you choose the setup that best supports your workflow and business goals.

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The specific brand and product line you choose for your systems furniture will determine the finishes available to you, and hopefully, the exact specifications of your systems furniture will depend on the specific needs of your business. 

However, there are still some standard finishes and specs that are inherent to most systems furniture products.

Fabric upholstery is the most popular (and least expensive) finish choice for workstation panels.  There are plenty of other options available, though, if you are looking for an enhanced aesthetic or increased functionality. 

Not only is there a considerable variety of colours and pattern fabrics available but you can upgrade the upholstery to a laminate or veneer, a writeable whiteboard surface, a tack board, or a slotted accessory rack for storing papers, pens and more.

The height of the panels is another area where you have much ability to customize your system.  Panels can be as short as 34” or as tall as 74”, though they are most commonly 42”, 50”, or 58” unless you are adding a “stacker” on top. 

These stackers can also be customized.  You can order them in matching or complementary colours and finishes, or instead, you can use glass stackers.  Glass stackers are available in clear, frosted or framed styles and are typically used to provide additional auditory privacy without blocking the light or visibility of a seated user.

Pricing varies based on configuration, finishes, storage, and optional features like height-adjustable desks. Most fall between $1,200 and $5,000 per station. We’ll work with you to provide an estimate that fits your budget and needs.

How can you determine where within the price range you will fall? Here are the four elements that will most impact how much you end up paying for new systems furniture:

• Panel Height – Higher panels require additional material and will, therefore, increase the total cost of the workstation.
• Finish Selection – Your choice of finishes can significantly increase your overall price. Upgrading the panel material from fabric to laminate, veneer or whiteboard and adding glass toppers to your panels.
• Storage Capacity – Adding additional storage units (such as an undersurface pedestal or overhead hutch) increases the volume of material required and will increase your overall price.
• Height Adjustable Worksurface –Making at least one worksurface height adjustable is popular among users but the mechanism to raise the work surface will add an upcharge to the final cost.

Modular systems are built for flexibility—they can be reconfigured, expanded, and adapted as your team changes. Traditional desks are static, less space-efficient, and don’t scale as easily over time.

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