What is a box drawer on a straight desk and when do I need one?

A box drawer is a shallow drawer (typically 2"–4" deep) in a desk pedestal used to store small items — pens, notepads, business cards, and supplies. It differs from a file drawer which is deeper and designed for hanging folders. Most commercial desk pedestals include at least one box drawer above the file drawer. If you need extensive supply storage, look for a BF/BF pedestal with two box drawers. OfficeFurniture2go.com has all pedestal configurations — call 1-800-460-0858.