How much clearance do I need in front of a bow-front desk?

Visitor approach clearance in front of an executive desk is both an ergonomic and ADA compliance specification variable. OfficeFurniture2go.com's standard: minimum 48 inches between the desk's deepest bow point and visitor seating — this allows comfortable visitor approach and natural conversation distance. For rooms where the executive office also functions as a meeting space (up to 3–4 visitor chairs), we specify 60–72 inches from desk front to allow circulation between and around chairs. ADA minimum approach clearance is 36 inches — this is the floor, not the target. Call 1-800-460-0858 for a room-plan-specific clearance verification.