Pedestals Buyers Guide

Maintaining a neat and tidy office environment is crucial for productivity, whether that’s in a home office or a corporate one. That’s where pedestals come in.

What is an office pedestal?

An office pedestal is a storage solution that makes a brilliant addition to any workspace. Their compact design is key to their functionality– they are, essentially, a small chest of drawers that are typically housed conveniently beneath or beside a desk. They can comprise of drawers, cabinets, or a mixture of the two, and offer additional storage space to store what could otherwise become desktop clutter, like files, stationery, and personal effects.

How can you benefit from having a pedestal?

Despite the shift towards a minimalist interior design style in offices, desk pedestals remain popular due to their flexibility and practicality. Coming in all possible shapes and sizes, you can fit a pedestal to the desk you already have, matching the style and finish too to create a cohesive set up that looks seamless and intentional.

Plus, an under-desk style pedestal can be an unobtrusive and hidden addition, retrofitting a setup that may look sleek and modern, but built without ample storage. This style is also great if you are keen to save on floor space, without compromising on storage capacity, while a desk-high pedestal can be used to extend a desktop while providing storage.

A pedestal gives you a dedicated space that is right at hand so you can maintain a professional and uncluttered appearance all while keeping those things accessible, and private. Privacy is another benefit to having a pedestal; it allows you to very quickly clear your desk which is especially useful if you are receiving clients and have confidential materials to hide from public view.

What are the features of an office pedestal?

Mobility– Though static models are available, many pedestals are equipped with, or offer, castors. Adding wheels makes for easy repositioning around the office, useful when you need to share its contents or clear a space.

Flexibility and compact design– With addition to castors, pedestals can adapt to any part of an office. They can be tucked under desks, or be moved out to act as another surface, as needed.

This makes them the perfect solution for small offices, or even rented office spaces where permanent storage isn’t feasible, where perhaps you aren’t allowed to drill into walls, for things like shelving.

Many are offered with lockable drawers and cabinets– This feature is essential for keeping confidential or sensitive documents and other valuables secure, especially in shared office spaces.

Customisable design, material, and style– Pedestals are available in a range of configurations, with variables to suit any need; you can choose things like drawer depth, drawer width (a slimline unit may suit best), number of drawers, whether they are flat, filing, or sectioned, whichever accommodates your needs. As stated, they come in a huge variety of finishes to match or compliment your space for a seamless result.