What clearance do I need around an L-shaped desk?

The ADA and general ergonomic guidelines call for a minimum of 36" of clear aisle space behind a seated workstation. For multi-person environments, 42"–48" behind the chair is preferable. In a home office, 36" is the minimum. If the L-desk sits in a corner, the two open sides need 36" clearance; the corner sides can be wall-adjacent. At OfficeFurniture2go.com, we build clearance requirements into every space plan — call 1-800-460-0858 for help.