Office Matchmaker: Cool Desk and Chair Pairings

Looking to redo your home or business office but don't know where to start? No worries! For those of you who are more than a little clueless as to what makes an office look good, it's time to sit back and take notes. The right interior design sense can leave a lasting impression on anyone that enters a room,  So today, we're playing the office matchmaker by picking out the coolest desk and chair combos to enhance your workplace style. Enjoy!

Pairing One

Chair: Hendrix-HB-GR Gray Hendrix Chair by Woodstock

Desk: 50310 Jameson LS Work Center by Calico Designs

For the ultimate in elegant office style, our first pairing is the Gray High Back Hendrix Chair by Woodstock with the Jameson LS Work Center by Calico Designs. Anyone that wants a simple, yet powerful look will be appreciative of this match. Featuring a stunning blue glass desk top with a silver frame, the Jameson's unique look makes a wonderful compliment to the stylish gray upholstery of the Hendrix chair. The Hendrix itself is a remarkable gray leather desk chair, complete with a hand polished base, adjustable tilt tension, tilt locks, and generous dimensions to boot. Together, they're definitely a couple that's ready for their closeups!

Pairing Two

Chair: 6321-8-B7A Vion Weight Sensing Chair by Global

Desk: MNT4LGS Mayline Medina Gray Steel Desk Suite

Office utility never looked this cool! For our second pairing, we're bringing together the awesome style of the Mayline Medina Collection with the innovation of Global Total Office's Vion Series for a utilitarian appeal that makes an impression. Both the desk and this comfortable ergonomic office chair offer several features that any office could use. While the Medina includes a stylish modesty panel, extensions, and a pedestal for storage, the Vion adds tilt tension control, pneumatic seat height, and adjustable arms for comfort. Both models are offered in a wide variety of color choices to mix and match for maximum versatility.

Pairing Three

Chair: 3767-ALU Auburn Series Executive Chair by Global

Desk: SF-F-ACL American Cherry Desk by Offices To Go

High end executives are sure to notice the clever blend of past and future in this desk and chair combo! With a smooth cherry wood office desk and sultry black leather office chair, users can enjoy a modern update to the classic professional look. The desk alone boasts modular design along with plenty of utilitarian features, such as flush bridge, overhead hutch, and pedestal for storage. To up the ante, the Auburn Series chair by Global offers a genuine leather upholstery in a swath of color options for versatility. Talk about business savvy! 

Pairing Four

Chair: 1925Q Echelon Chair by RFM

Desk: 8432SO Eastwinds Adjustable Workstation by Mayline

Nerds unite for this match made in technological heaven! For anyone in need of an affordable standing office desk, this pairing is definitely for you. Almost every health professional recommends seated breaks in-between long standing work sessions, which is why we've paired this height adjustable desk with an affordable ergonomic mesh chair to sweeten the deal! Despite the desk's compact size, each shelf is rated to support up to 100 lbs. making it the ideal small desk for dorm rooms and apartments. Combined with the comfortable 1900 molded tractor seat, ratchet back, seat slider, and height adjustable features of the Echelon, this pairing breaks the mold for affordable ergonomic utility! (By the way, did we mention that each series offers a rainbow of color options?)

Pairing Five

Chair: H-8369F-BL-GG Blue Mesh Chair by Flash Furniture

Desk: Mayline Vision 972 Computer Desk

And finally, we leave you with a pairing that's too cool for school - or rather, just cool enough for it. Whether you set this small student desk in a bedroom, a dorm, or an apartment, the Mayline Vision Desk has all the right features for homework. Complete with a convenience shelf and a keyboard tray, it combines usefulness with just the right amount of modern style. When paired with a discount ergonomic mesh chair like this one from Flash Furniture, there will be plenty of money left over to splurge on new school clothes. Choose from a vast array of color combos to match existing decor, and this pairing will be the top of it's class!

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Buyer's Guide: Discount Executive Desks of 2014

Shopping for a great desk on a budget can sometimes feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack. It can be difficult trying to decide between wood desks and laminate or different price tags for different desks. For those of you out there that can't decide, today's post is definitely one you don't want to miss. Presenting: the buyer's guide to the greatest discount executive desks of 2014!

First up, we give you the VL-742-V633 Modern Table Desk by Cherryman for your office. Cherryman is a brand that's well known for offering affordable tables and desks with vastly superior modern style. Most Cherryman desks incorporate a mix of finished wood and chrome accents that bring a sense of the contemporary to any workspace. The Modern Table Desk featured here is available in either a dark espresso or latte finish. It comes complete with a white modesty panel for an added sense of style. The best part? It's only a few hundred dollars, well below the average price for a desk of this caliber.

Speaking of caliber, the Brighton collection by Mayline has it in spades. This furniture series is a favorite among shoppers because of it's superior executive style and affordability. The BT21-BTHW72 Brighton Executive Desk Configuration by Mayline has everything a user could ask for. Perfect for both home and office use, this desk set features a peninsula table with a curved bridge attached to a credenza. A suspended pedestal and a hutch with doors compete the executive look while also providing tons of storage space. The modular design is efficient and priced affordably for those that want a desk to do it all.


Next is a desk for the money savers. For those that want a stylish executive level desk that won't break your bank, few things are better than the SL7141BDS bow front desk by OTG for your workplace. This desk features a sophisticated bow front styling shaped to impress. It is available in three gorgeous finishes that easily match credenzas, pedestals, and other Offices to Go products. For just a few hundred dollars, users can enjoy it today in either a home office or commercial business!


Want the sleek look for your office? Then take a gander at the 50300 Jameson LS Work Center by Calico Designs to spice up your workspace. This desk features a bold yet elegant silver and glass design. A study in curves, the Jameson is one of Calico's top sellers (for obvious reasons). In addition to style, the desk features a tempered safety glass top framed by powder coated steel for durability. One of the most affordable executive quality options on the market, it's no wonder they're flying off the shelves!

Anyone that wants the full setup ought to check out the e5 Furniture Collection by Mayline for their workplace. Whether you work at home or in an office, these desk sets come with everything a user needs to get started on their work. Sets like the E55 Office Desk Typical by Mayline feature tremendous accessories. Not only does this workstation provide plentiful cabinet space, but it is also extremely easy to power, reconfigure, install, specify, and of course, afford. The e5 collection provides buyers with the greatest chance to get the most bang for their buck, with most sets costing the same or less as a single office desk from competitive brands. As an added plus, users even get to choose from a wide array of color options to better match decor!

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3 Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing a New Office Desk

Adding a stylish new office desk to any room can be a fun experience. Choosing the finish and the colors on the chair to match the room, and deciding where the desk could go gives many people the opportunity to use their creative side by playing interior designer. Unfortunately, while office decorating can be tons of fun, often the biggest mistake people can make is not hiring a professional to choose and install their desks. Amateurs often have a tendency to make the mistakes that people like interior designers have had drilled out of them through years and years of practice and repetition, but you don't have to fall victim too. Here are some helpful mistakes to avoid when purchasing a new office desk!

Don't Forget to Measure

Perhaps the biggest mistake any decorator can make is forgetting to measure. Inaccurate measurements can be disastrous letdowns, since most people typically don't find out their measurements were off until after their office desk arrives and is painstakingly assembled. The best way to avoid this is through careful reading of desk features and measurements. Once you've decided where to put your office desk, either in a home or business environment, use a tape measure or an electronic measuring tool to take account of the length of each wall that the desk could potentially touch. Never, ever forget to take into account how power outlets, doors, and windows function in the space so that you're aware of how the new piece of furniture may effect the room. Its never a bad idea to measure and sketch out the entire room on a piece of graph paper, making notes of where all the other furniture, doors, windows, and power outlets are and marking them to scale. Finally, read through all of the measurements of the desk you want to buy, including the measurements of its drawers and other extendable features. On another piece of graph paper, draw the desk to the same scale you used for the bedroom, then cut it out and see if it will fit in the space you want. Don't forget to leave a bit of extra space for yourself and the office chair.

Take Advantage of Deals

It's no secret that office desks can get expensive. Many executive desks for home and business use can easily exceed two-thousand dollars if you aren't careful. However, there are plenty of office desks at affordable prices available if you look for them in the right places, and looking in the right places begins by looking for coupons. Any office furniture retailer that cares about its customers will always have coupons floating around or sales going on, particularly on holidays. Never pay full price when you don't have to. Instead, wait around until for a holiday before you hit the internet to look for coupons and sales. While the best times to shop for office desks are usually around the bigger holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the big December days, it's still possible to find a few good sales and coupons on Mother's Day, Father's Day, Veteran's Day, and the Fourth of July. With all the deals going on, there's no excuse for mission out on all the goods when shopping for new office desks!

Don't Pay for Shipping

Don't ever pay for shipping when shopping for a new office desk. Even if the prices look lower on some websites, if it doesn't say "free shipping," know that you will definitely pay more than the difference if you buy from them. Most office furniture sites carry furniture from all the reputable names. Choosing affordable office furniture from top brands like Mayline, Cherryman Industries, or Global Total Office will ensure that your office desk is of the highest quality, since these some of the best office desk manufacturers out there today. Just the same, you should never have to pay the manufacturer's list price when buying quality furniture for office use. As we've said, office furniture can get expensive. Be sure to shop around a bit before buying. If you find a desk that you just can't live without on one website, write down its product code, then open a new tab and search for it to see if another site offers a larger discount with free shipping included. Not only will you have your dream desk, but your smart shopping may also leave you with enough money to buy a matching office chair as well!

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