[Coworking] Re: Optimal Desk Sizes / Dimensions

[Jennifer Kready]

Love this conversation!  I'm considering a local builder who makes amazing 
stuff out of pallets as an opportunity to highlight them (and be a showcase 
of sorts) but use primarily IKEA products for ability to move desks and 
overall affordability. Thanks for your resource/tip list Angel.

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[Coworking] Re: Optimal Desk Sizes / Dimensions

[Angel Kwiatkowski]

I finally found the ultimate desk and it's sturdy and 
CHEAP! http://coherecommunity.com/blog/coworking-must-have-supply-list

On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 1:41:35 PM UTC-7, Farhan Abbasi wrote:
>
> Hi folks,
>
> I run a coworking space in Boston called Coalition and this community 
> provided great info for me when launching. Thank you!
>
> I'm wondering if you folks have experience with an ideal desk dimension 
> that optimizes seating (ie getting the most chairs out of the table setup)? 
> I have a wide open floorplan (imagine 10,000+ SF) and able to connect many 
> tables and chairs together, with people sitting on both sides of each 
> table. Looking to get the most out of the space to meet my financial 
> hurdles. 
>
> I would love to hear:
>
> - The optimal desk size that allows for people to sit side by side and 
> across from each other. (Multiple of these tables will be setup next to 
> each other or across from each other). 
> - Examples of actual desks that you think works? (I would purchase in 
> bulk).
>
> Thanks for any of your valuable time!
> Farhan
>
>

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Re: [Coworking] Re: Optimal Desk Sizes / Dimensions

[Jeannine]

Jacob Sayles, photobombing coworking pictures since 2007. 
  :-)  At least they say that's our 
Jacob, hard to tell really from that angle.



On Thursday, November 20, 2014 8:09:19 PM UTC+1, Alex Hillman wrote:
>
> Yeah, Ikea changed the name of that product line in the last year. 
> Confused the crap out of us when we needed to add 20 more desks :)
>
> Here’s what those desks look like in action, in a post about the visual 
> color “cues” that we use to help members know where they can sit (we use 
> different desk colors for full time and flex):
>
> http://dangerouslyawesome.com/2011/10/visual-cues-for-better-coworking/
>
> Since this post, we’ve actually removed our “front desk” and our crew 
> members desks are mixed in as well. Rather than buy new desks, we took ones 
> we already had (that were a bit worn) and painted them bright red! That 
> way, new members and guests can easily find a spot a crew member’s desk 
> without the crew being out on an island by themselves. 
>
> Mixing up the colors also makes things more visually interesting!
>
> I looked at the Open Desk stuff and it’s nice, but the #1 thing that I 
> think people underestimate is the value of *lightweight*. The Ikea desks 
> are strong, but hollow, making them EXTREMELY light and easy to move 
> around, stack up, etc. Solid material is technically more durable, sure, 
> but trust me when I say how thankful I am that our desks are crazy 
> lightweight when we move them around. 
>
> Also, don’t underestimate the value of community-desk-building party. Ikea 
> assembly is something that *anybody* can participate in. 
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/dangerouslyawesome/sets/72157617343441223/
>
> Also, heh, these photos include a cameo of Jacob Sayles, who happened to 
> be visiting the day we were building desks for our first major expansion :) 
>
> -Alex
>
>
>
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> On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 3:45 PM, Jacob Sayles  > wrote:
>
>> I think this is it:  
>> http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00251135/#/00251338
>>
>> I have to say though, Open Desk has a similarly sized table and their 
>> organization is a heck of a lot more interesting then Ikea.  If I had to do 
>> it again I'd probably standardize around these:
>>
>>  https://www.opendesk.cc/lean/olivia-desk
>>  
>> On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 11:54 AM, Glen Ferguson <
>> gl...@coworkfrederick.com > wrote:
>>
>>> Jacob,
>>>
>>> Could you provide measurements for that desk? Searching the IKEA US site 
>>> for Vika Amon doesn't return any matches. I've tried a few spelling 
>>> variations too.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>  
>>> ---
>>> Glen Ferguson
>>> Cowork Frederick
>>> 122 E Patrick St
>>> Frederick, MD 21701-5630
>>> +1 (301) 732-5165
>>> www.coworkfrederick.com
>>> @CoworkFrederick 
>>>
>>>  
>>> On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 2:30 PM, Jacob Sayles >> > wrote:
>>>
 Not the small ones.  They are only big enough for one person.  We 
 situate them face to face in rows of 2-4 to make our pods of 4-8 desks.  
 We 
 then have 12 of these pods spread around the space.  I wonder how many 
 individual ikea legs we own... boggles the mind.  

 On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 11:13 AM, Farhan Abbasi >>> > wrote:

> Thanks Jacob!
>
> So would one Vika Amon desk fit 2 people across from each other, or 
> possible 2 on each side?
>  
> On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 2:04 PM, Jacob Sayles  > wrote:
>
>> We have the basic Vika Amon tables from Ikea arraigned in pods of 4-8 
>> desks.  In larger areas we have the larger ones arranged like one big 
>> table.  Key is flexibility and the pods are spread out so that you are 
>> always around people, but you can change the noise/heat/activity level 
>> by 
>> switching pods.  
>>
>> We've also made a few of these standing desks by extending the legs 
>> with black PVC pipe design requires a wall though as they are not 
>> very 
>> stable w/o it.  
>>
>> We have 10K sqft and  something like 125 desks.  I'm happy with them 
>> although we had to create a piece in the center of the pod to keep them 
>> relatively straight.  Keeping wires tidy is an ongoing battle.  
>>  
>> On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 3:03 AM, Will Bennis, Locus Workspace <
>> wmbe...@locusworkspace.com > wrote:
>>
>>> Very cool! Thanks for sharing that.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, November 19, 2014 5:11:07 AM UTC+1, NODO Cowork wrote:

 Do you know about open furniture? https://www.opendesk.cc/

 El martes, 18 de noviembre de 2014 14:41:35 UTC-6, Farhan Abbasi 
 escribió:
>
> Hi folks,
>>>

Re: [Coworking] Re: Optimal Desk Sizes / Dimensions

[Alex Hillman]

Yeah, Ikea changed the name of that product line in the last year. Confused the 
crap out of us when we needed to add 20 more desks :)




Here’s what those desks look like in action, in a post about the visual color 
“cues” that we use to help members know where they can sit (we use different 
desk colors for full time and flex):




http://dangerouslyawesome.com/2011/10/visual-cues-for-better-coworking/





Since this post, we’ve actually removed our “front desk” and our crew members 
desks are mixed in as well. Rather than buy new desks, we took ones we already 
had (that were a bit worn) and painted them bright red! That way, new members 
and guests can easily find a spot a crew member’s desk without the crew being 
out on an island by themselves. 




Mixing up the colors also makes things more visually interesting!




I looked at the Open Desk stuff and it’s nice, but the #1 thing that I think 
people underestimate is the value of lightweight. The Ikea desks are strong, 
but hollow, making them EXTREMELY light and easy to move around, stack up, etc. 
Solid material is technically more durable, sure, but trust me when I say how 
thankful I am that our desks are crazy lightweight when we move them around. 




Also, don’t underestimate the value of community-desk-building party. Ikea 
assembly is something that anybody can participate in. 




https://www.flickr.com/photos/dangerouslyawesome/sets/72157617343441223/





Also, heh, these photos include a cameo of Jacob Sayles, who happened to be 
visiting the day we were building desks for our first major expansion :) 




-Alex







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On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 3:45 PM, Jacob Sayles 
wrote:

> I think this is it:
> http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00251135/#/00251338
> I have to say though, Open Desk has a similarly sized table and their
> organization is a heck of a lot more interesting then Ikea.  If I had to do
> it again I'd probably standardize around these:
> https://www.opendesk.cc/lean/olivia-desk
> On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 11:54 AM, Glen Ferguson 
> wrote:
>> Jacob,
>>
>> Could you provide measurements for that desk? Searching the IKEA US site
>> for Vika Amon doesn't return any matches. I've tried a few spelling
>> variations too.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> ---
>> Glen Ferguson
>> Cowork Frederick
>> 122 E Patrick St
>> Frederick, MD 21701-5630
>> +1 (301) 732-5165
>> www.coworkfrederick.com
>> @CoworkFrederick 
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 2:30 PM, Jacob Sayles 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Not the small ones.  They are only big enough for one person.  We situate
>>> them face to face in rows of 2-4 to make our pods of 4-8 desks.  We then
>>> have 12 of these pods spread around the space.  I wonder how many
>>> individual ikea legs we own... boggles the mind.
>>>
>>> On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 11:13 AM, Farhan Abbasi 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Thanks Jacob!

 So would one Vika Amon desk fit 2 people across from each other, or
 possible 2 on each side?

 On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 2:04 PM, Jacob Sayles 
 wrote:

> We have the basic Vika Amon tables from Ikea arraigned in pods of 4-8
> desks.  In larger areas we have the larger ones arranged like one big
> table.  Key is flexibility and the pods are spread out so that you are
> always around people, but you can change the noise/heat/activity level by
> switching pods.
>
> We've also made a few of these standing desks by extending the legs
> with black PVC pipe design requires a wall though as they are not very
> stable w/o it.
>
> We have 10K sqft and  something like 125 desks.  I'm happy with them
> although we had to create a piece in the center of the pod to keep them
> relatively straight.  Keeping wires tidy is an ongoing battle.
>
> On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 3:03 AM, Will Bennis, Locus Workspace <
> wmben...@locusworkspace.com> wrote:
>
>> Very cool! Thanks for sharing that.
>>
>>
>> On Wednesday, November 19, 2014 5:11:07 AM UTC+1, NODO Cowork wrote:
>>>
>>> Do you know about open furniture? https://www.opendesk.cc/
>>>
>>> El martes, 18 de noviembre de 2014 14:41:35 UTC-6, Farhan Abbasi
>>> escribió:

 Hi folks,

 I run a coworking space in Boston called Coalition and this
 community provided great info for me when launching. Thank you!

 I'm wondering if you folks have experience with an ideal desk
 dimension that optimizes seating (ie getting the most chairs out of the
 table setup)? I have a wide open floorplan (imagine 10,000+ SF) and 
 able to
 connect many tables and chairs together, with people sitting on both 
 sides
 of each table. Looking to g

Re: [Coworking] Re: Optimal Desk Sizes / Dimensions

[Jacob Sayles]

I think this is it:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00251135/#/00251338

I have to say though, Open Desk has a similarly sized table and their
organization is a heck of a lot more interesting then Ikea.  If I had to do
it again I'd probably standardize around these:

https://www.opendesk.cc/lean/olivia-desk

On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 11:54 AM, Glen Ferguson 
wrote:

> Jacob,
>
> Could you provide measurements for that desk? Searching the IKEA US site
> for Vika Amon doesn't return any matches. I've tried a few spelling
> variations too.
>
> Thanks,
>
> ---
> Glen Ferguson
> Cowork Frederick
> 122 E Patrick St
> Frederick, MD 21701-5630
> +1 (301) 732-5165
> www.coworkfrederick.com
> @CoworkFrederick 
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 2:30 PM, Jacob Sayles 
> wrote:
>
>> Not the small ones.  They are only big enough for one person.  We situate
>> them face to face in rows of 2-4 to make our pods of 4-8 desks.  We then
>> have 12 of these pods spread around the space.  I wonder how many
>> individual ikea legs we own... boggles the mind.
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 11:13 AM, Farhan Abbasi 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks Jacob!
>>>
>>> So would one Vika Amon desk fit 2 people across from each other, or
>>> possible 2 on each side?
>>>
>>> On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 2:04 PM, Jacob Sayles 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 We have the basic Vika Amon tables from Ikea arraigned in pods of 4-8
 desks.  In larger areas we have the larger ones arranged like one big
 table.  Key is flexibility and the pods are spread out so that you are
 always around people, but you can change the noise/heat/activity level by
 switching pods.

 We've also made a few of these standing desks by extending the legs
 with black PVC pipe design requires a wall though as they are not very
 stable w/o it.

 We have 10K sqft and  something like 125 desks.  I'm happy with them
 although we had to create a piece in the center of the pod to keep them
 relatively straight.  Keeping wires tidy is an ongoing battle.

 On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 3:03 AM, Will Bennis, Locus Workspace <
 wmben...@locusworkspace.com> wrote:

> Very cool! Thanks for sharing that.
>
>
> On Wednesday, November 19, 2014 5:11:07 AM UTC+1, NODO Cowork wrote:
>>
>> Do you know about open furniture? https://www.opendesk.cc/
>>
>> El martes, 18 de noviembre de 2014 14:41:35 UTC-6, Farhan Abbasi
>> escribió:
>>>
>>> Hi folks,
>>>
>>> I run a coworking space in Boston called Coalition and this
>>> community provided great info for me when launching. Thank you!
>>>
>>> I'm wondering if you folks have experience with an ideal desk
>>> dimension that optimizes seating (ie getting the most chairs out of the
>>> table setup)? I have a wide open floorplan (imagine 10,000+ SF) and 
>>> able to
>>> connect many tables and chairs together, with people sitting on both 
>>> sides
>>> of each table. Looking to get the most out of the space to meet my
>>> financial hurdles.
>>>
>>> I would love to hear:
>>>
>>> - The optimal desk size that allows for people to sit side by side
>>> and across from each other. (Multiple of these tables will be setup 
>>> next to
>>> each other or across from each other).
>>> - Examples of actual desks that you think works? (I would purchase
>>> in bulk).
>>>
>>> Thanks for any of your valuable time!
>>> Farhan
>>>
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Re: [Coworking] Re: Optimal Desk Sizes / Dimensions

[Glen Ferguson]

Jacob,

Could you provide measurements for that desk? Searching the IKEA US site
for Vika Amon doesn't return any matches. I've tried a few spelling
variations too.

Thanks,

---
Glen Ferguson
Cowork Frederick
122 E Patrick St
Frederick, MD 21701-5630
+1 (301) 732-5165
www.coworkfrederick.com
@CoworkFrederick 


On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 2:30 PM, Jacob Sayles 
wrote:

> Not the small ones.  They are only big enough for one person.  We situate
> them face to face in rows of 2-4 to make our pods of 4-8 desks.  We then
> have 12 of these pods spread around the space.  I wonder how many
> individual ikea legs we own... boggles the mind.
>
> On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 11:13 AM, Farhan Abbasi 
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks Jacob!
>>
>> So would one Vika Amon desk fit 2 people across from each other, or
>> possible 2 on each side?
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 2:04 PM, Jacob Sayles 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> We have the basic Vika Amon tables from Ikea arraigned in pods of 4-8
>>> desks.  In larger areas we have the larger ones arranged like one big
>>> table.  Key is flexibility and the pods are spread out so that you are
>>> always around people, but you can change the noise/heat/activity level by
>>> switching pods.
>>>
>>> We've also made a few of these standing desks by extending the legs with
>>> black PVC pipe design requires a wall though as they are not very
>>> stable w/o it.
>>>
>>> We have 10K sqft and  something like 125 desks.  I'm happy with them
>>> although we had to create a piece in the center of the pod to keep them
>>> relatively straight.  Keeping wires tidy is an ongoing battle.
>>>
>>> On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 3:03 AM, Will Bennis, Locus Workspace <
>>> wmben...@locusworkspace.com> wrote:
>>>
 Very cool! Thanks for sharing that.


 On Wednesday, November 19, 2014 5:11:07 AM UTC+1, NODO Cowork wrote:
>
> Do you know about open furniture? https://www.opendesk.cc/
>
> El martes, 18 de noviembre de 2014 14:41:35 UTC-6, Farhan Abbasi
> escribió:
>>
>> Hi folks,
>>
>> I run a coworking space in Boston called Coalition and this community
>> provided great info for me when launching. Thank you!
>>
>> I'm wondering if you folks have experience with an ideal desk
>> dimension that optimizes seating (ie getting the most chairs out of the
>> table setup)? I have a wide open floorplan (imagine 10,000+ SF) and able 
>> to
>> connect many tables and chairs together, with people sitting on both 
>> sides
>> of each table. Looking to get the most out of the space to meet my
>> financial hurdles.
>>
>> I would love to hear:
>>
>> - The optimal desk size that allows for people to sit side by side
>> and across from each other. (Multiple of these tables will be setup next 
>> to
>> each other or across from each other).
>> - Examples of actual desks that you think works? (I would purchase in
>> bulk).
>>
>> Thanks for any of your valuable time!
>> Farhan
>>
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Re: [Coworking] Re: Optimal Desk Sizes / Dimensions

[Jacob Sayles]

Not the small ones.  They are only big enough for one person.  We situate
them face to face in rows of 2-4 to make our pods of 4-8 desks.  We then
have 12 of these pods spread around the space.  I wonder how many
individual ikea legs we own... boggles the mind.

On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 11:13 AM, Farhan Abbasi 
wrote:

> Thanks Jacob!
>
> So would one Vika Amon desk fit 2 people across from each other, or
> possible 2 on each side?
>
> On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 2:04 PM, Jacob Sayles 
> wrote:
>
>> We have the basic Vika Amon tables from Ikea arraigned in pods of 4-8
>> desks.  In larger areas we have the larger ones arranged like one big
>> table.  Key is flexibility and the pods are spread out so that you are
>> always around people, but you can change the noise/heat/activity level by
>> switching pods.
>>
>> We've also made a few of these standing desks by extending the legs with
>> black PVC pipe design requires a wall though as they are not very
>> stable w/o it.
>>
>> We have 10K sqft and  something like 125 desks.  I'm happy with them
>> although we had to create a piece in the center of the pod to keep them
>> relatively straight.  Keeping wires tidy is an ongoing battle.
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 3:03 AM, Will Bennis, Locus Workspace <
>> wmben...@locusworkspace.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Very cool! Thanks for sharing that.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, November 19, 2014 5:11:07 AM UTC+1, NODO Cowork wrote:

 Do you know about open furniture? https://www.opendesk.cc/

 El martes, 18 de noviembre de 2014 14:41:35 UTC-6, Farhan Abbasi
 escribió:
>
> Hi folks,
>
> I run a coworking space in Boston called Coalition and this community
> provided great info for me when launching. Thank you!
>
> I'm wondering if you folks have experience with an ideal desk
> dimension that optimizes seating (ie getting the most chairs out of the
> table setup)? I have a wide open floorplan (imagine 10,000+ SF) and able 
> to
> connect many tables and chairs together, with people sitting on both sides
> of each table. Looking to get the most out of the space to meet my
> financial hurdles.
>
> I would love to hear:
>
> - The optimal desk size that allows for people to sit side by side and
> across from each other. (Multiple of these tables will be setup next to
> each other or across from each other).
> - Examples of actual desks that you think works? (I would purchase in
> bulk).
>
> Thanks for any of your valuable time!
> Farhan
>
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Re: [Coworking] Re: Optimal Desk Sizes / Dimensions

[Farhan Abbasi]

Thanks Jacob!

So would one Vika Amon desk fit 2 people across from each other, or
possible 2 on each side?

On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 2:04 PM, Jacob Sayles 
wrote:

> We have the basic Vika Amon tables from Ikea arraigned in pods of 4-8
> desks.  In larger areas we have the larger ones arranged like one big
> table.  Key is flexibility and the pods are spread out so that you are
> always around people, but you can change the noise/heat/activity level by
> switching pods.
>
> We've also made a few of these standing desks by extending the legs with
> black PVC pipe design requires a wall though as they are not very
> stable w/o it.
>
> We have 10K sqft and  something like 125 desks.  I'm happy with them
> although we had to create a piece in the center of the pod to keep them
> relatively straight.  Keeping wires tidy is an ongoing battle.
>
> On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 3:03 AM, Will Bennis, Locus Workspace <
> wmben...@locusworkspace.com> wrote:
>
>> Very cool! Thanks for sharing that.
>>
>>
>> On Wednesday, November 19, 2014 5:11:07 AM UTC+1, NODO Cowork wrote:
>>>
>>> Do you know about open furniture? https://www.opendesk.cc/
>>>
>>> El martes, 18 de noviembre de 2014 14:41:35 UTC-6, Farhan Abbasi
>>> escribió:

 Hi folks,

 I run a coworking space in Boston called Coalition and this community
 provided great info for me when launching. Thank you!

 I'm wondering if you folks have experience with an ideal desk dimension
 that optimizes seating (ie getting the most chairs out of the table setup)?
 I have a wide open floorplan (imagine 10,000+ SF) and able to connect many
 tables and chairs together, with people sitting on both sides of each
 table. Looking to get the most out of the space to meet my financial
 hurdles.

 I would love to hear:

 - The optimal desk size that allows for people to sit side by side and
 across from each other. (Multiple of these tables will be setup next to
 each other or across from each other).
 - Examples of actual desks that you think works? (I would purchase in
 bulk).

 Thanks for any of your valuable time!
 Farhan

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Re: [Coworking] Re: Optimal Desk Sizes / Dimensions

[Jacob Sayles]

We have the basic Vika Amon tables from Ikea arraigned in pods of 4-8
desks.  In larger areas we have the larger ones arranged like one big
table.  Key is flexibility and the pods are spread out so that you are
always around people, but you can change the noise/heat/activity level by
switching pods.

We've also made a few of these standing desks by extending the legs with
black PVC pipe design requires a wall though as they are not very
stable w/o it.

We have 10K sqft and  something like 125 desks.  I'm happy with them
although we had to create a piece in the center of the pod to keep them
relatively straight.  Keeping wires tidy is an ongoing battle.

On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 3:03 AM, Will Bennis, Locus Workspace <
wmben...@locusworkspace.com> wrote:

> Very cool! Thanks for sharing that.
>
>
> On Wednesday, November 19, 2014 5:11:07 AM UTC+1, NODO Cowork wrote:
>>
>> Do you know about open furniture? https://www.opendesk.cc/
>>
>> El martes, 18 de noviembre de 2014 14:41:35 UTC-6, Farhan Abbasi escribió:
>>>
>>> Hi folks,
>>>
>>> I run a coworking space in Boston called Coalition and this community
>>> provided great info for me when launching. Thank you!
>>>
>>> I'm wondering if you folks have experience with an ideal desk dimension
>>> that optimizes seating (ie getting the most chairs out of the table setup)?
>>> I have a wide open floorplan (imagine 10,000+ SF) and able to connect many
>>> tables and chairs together, with people sitting on both sides of each
>>> table. Looking to get the most out of the space to meet my financial
>>> hurdles.
>>>
>>> I would love to hear:
>>>
>>> - The optimal desk size that allows for people to sit side by side and
>>> across from each other. (Multiple of these tables will be setup next to
>>> each other or across from each other).
>>> - Examples of actual desks that you think works? (I would purchase in
>>> bulk).
>>>
>>> Thanks for any of your valuable time!
>>> Farhan
>>>
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[Coworking] Re: Optimal Desk Sizes / Dimensions

[Will Bennis, Locus Workspace]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing that.

On Wednesday, November 19, 2014 5:11:07 AM UTC+1, NODO Cowork wrote:
>
> Do you know about open furniture? https://www.opendesk.cc/
>
> El martes, 18 de noviembre de 2014 14:41:35 UTC-6, Farhan Abbasi escribió:
>>
>> Hi folks,
>>
>> I run a coworking space in Boston called Coalition and this community 
>> provided great info for me when launching. Thank you!
>>
>> I'm wondering if you folks have experience with an ideal desk dimension 
>> that optimizes seating (ie getting the most chairs out of the table setup)? 
>> I have a wide open floorplan (imagine 10,000+ SF) and able to connect many 
>> tables and chairs together, with people sitting on both sides of each 
>> table. Looking to get the most out of the space to meet my financial 
>> hurdles. 
>>
>> I would love to hear:
>>
>> - The optimal desk size that allows for people to sit side by side and 
>> across from each other. (Multiple of these tables will be setup next to 
>> each other or across from each other). 
>> - Examples of actual desks that you think works? (I would purchase in 
>> bulk).
>>
>> Thanks for any of your valuable time!
>> Farhan
>>
>>

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[Coworking] Re: Optimal Desk Sizes / Dimensions

[NODO Cowork]

Do you know about open furniture? https://www.opendesk.cc/

El martes, 18 de noviembre de 2014 14:41:35 UTC-6, Farhan Abbasi escribió:
>
> Hi folks,
>
> I run a coworking space in Boston called Coalition and this community 
> provided great info for me when launching. Thank you!
>
> I'm wondering if you folks have experience with an ideal desk dimension 
> that optimizes seating (ie getting the most chairs out of the table setup)? 
> I have a wide open floorplan (imagine 10,000+ SF) and able to connect many 
> tables and chairs together, with people sitting on both sides of each 
> table. Looking to get the most out of the space to meet my financial 
> hurdles. 
>
> I would love to hear:
>
> - The optimal desk size that allows for people to sit side by side and 
> across from each other. (Multiple of these tables will be setup next to 
> each other or across from each other). 
> - Examples of actual desks that you think works? (I would purchase in 
> bulk).
>
> Thanks for any of your valuable time!
> Farhan
>
>

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