Compare features and prices Empower yourself with the language of insiders. We decipher the arcane terms, epigrammatic abbreviations, and weird words used in the industry. Laminate A plastic finish that is applied to a pressed wood core.
Laminates are available in a number of different patterns, ranging from woodgrain to color finishes.
An area mounted to the main work surface at the same height as the work surface. This area is generally used for typing. An area mounted to the main work surface at a lower height to better accommodate typing or work at a computer. Suspension Slides that allow shelves or drawers to roll in and out of their cases. System Furniture A type of office furniture that can be arranged in different configurations to break up large spaces into many different work areas.