How far should desks be spaced from a wall in an open office?

Wall-adjacent desks should sit no closer than 4"–6" from the wall to allow leveling glide adjustment and prevent friction damage to wall surfaces. If a return panel or pedestal runs along the wall, allow 1" clearance for ease of installation. Monitor arms, power strips, or cable management hardware may require 6"–12" additional clearance from the wall at the desk's back edge. At OfficeFurniture2go.com, we account for these clearances in every layout — call 1-800-460-0858.