How do I know if a reception desk is commercial-grade or residential-grade?

The distinction between commercial and residential-grade reception furniture is something OfficeFurniture2go.com emphasizes in every client consultation — because the cost of getting it wrong is significant. Commercial-grade indicators: BIFMA certification on structural components, commercial HPL surface rated for 10+ years of heavy use, full-extension metal drawer slides rated for 75,000+ cycles, 1-inch+ particleboard or solid wood core, and a manufacturer warranty of 5–10 years. Residential furniture lacks all of these specifications and will fail noticeably within 2–3 years of professional use. Every reception desk we specify is commercial grade. Call 1-800-460-0858.