When we go out to purchase a desk, we often only look for the obvious things we desire. We think about what features we want and what would look nicest in our office, but we do not always consider circumstance. For instance, many industrial companies and warehouses prefer to use metal desks due to their durability. While this is very sensible, there are often issues with how immovable large metal desks can be. Such environments can be very transitional, so having a mobile desk is optimal in these types of areas. Desk manufacturers such as Steelcase, Inc. understand that and have added strong stable wheels to some of their heavy duty desks.
We often do not take into consideration how profitable a mobile desk can be in any workplace. This is especially true in innovative circles; places like ad agencies or where creative engineers gather. Imagine rolling your work area to where the meeting is, so that all can collaborate on projects together. Mobile desks allow that to happen as often as is needed. This means an elaborate creative project does not have to be carried from one area to another; it can be rolled to the very spot in which it’s needed. It also means that everyone can be immediately working on what is in front of them, all at the same time, without delay.
Many manufacturers make mobile desks and they are offered in varying designs to fit any d©cor and environment. Houzz Incorporated puts out an antique urban styled wood top desk with oversized wheels. It uses architectural black piping for the frame, which adds that contemporary look so many people want in their offices or homes.
The Hon Company has what they call a “Teacher Station” that is made of durable metal, has double attached pedestal files and is fully mobile, with heavy duty 360 degree swivel casters. It also has ample storage. As you can see, there is nothing lost from what you would expect when buying a standard desk.
Although mobile desks come in a variety of styles, the most common is the work station desk. It comes in everything from very small sizes that are meant to hold only a laptop or monitor, up to very large multi-user models. The larger models can hold multiple monitors; have under desk storage for supplies, computer towers, printers or whatever other items are needed. Add an independent power source and these desks could sit in the middle of a room without plugging in.
Other work desks have wheels on only one side of the desk. The other side may have 1 to 2 legs or a single panel. When moving them you merely lift one side and push. Abstracta makes one that is set up with one set leg and a tabletop that attaches to a curved privacy screen that is on wheels. These would work very well pushed up against a wall; giving the user privacy on the other side. I could see these working well in a library or study environment.
Wheels or casters can be added to almost any desk, so it’s not unreasonable to special order the desk you love directly from the manufacturer with wheels. However, if you really want to save money buy a used or new desk from an office liquidation company that already has wheels, or add your own. Do understand that any mobile desk must have the integrity to withstand being rolled about. The wobbly, albeit cherished, old desk you have had for years, might not be a good choice for adding casters or wheels to.
Mobile pedestal and lateral files can also be added, making all pieces easy to move from one area to another on a whim. I have personally changed offices three times in the last almost three years due to company expansion and the furniture pieces I had that rolled, made moving all the more easy.