U Shaped Reception Desk
A U shaped reception desk is the piece that makes a lobby feel finished. It wraps around your receptionist so the desk looks polished from every direction a visitor walks in from, and the curved front gives your entrance a warm, welcoming presence instead of a hard counter to stand at. Pacific Ergonomics has designed and installed reception desks for companies all over the U.S., including law firms, churches, hotels, universities, corporate headquarters, and medical offices. We build yours to your needs, the size that works well in your space, your budget, your finish, and your lobby, then deliver and install it. Contact us for a layout and price on your space.
Description
U Shaped Reception Desk Overview
This U shaped reception desk creates a fully enclosed, professionally finished greeting station that looks exceptional from every angle in your lobby. Traditional straight desks can feel open or unfinished from the sides. A three-sided U-shape gives you a polished anchor piece that grounds the entrance.
Key Benefits
360-Degree Finished Appearance.
Wraps entirely around the user to present a clean, sophisticated front to visitors who approach from any door, hallway, or elevator bank.
Warm and Welcoming.
Smooth, flowing lines soften the entry space and replace a hard corporate barrier with an inviting point of contact.
Dual-Level Worksurface.
Combines a high transaction counter for quick walk-up sign-ins and paperwork with an integrated lower ADA-compliant tier, so every guest is served comfortably and your receptionist keeps screen privacy.
Maximum Workstation Reach.
Keeps office equipment, multi-line phones, and active files within comfortable reach on all three sides, with no constant chair repositioning.
Space Planning.
We review your floor plans and map traffic lanes, door swings, ADA clearances, and the ideal power and data core placement. See our full
business furniture services.
Custom Manufacturing.
We build the U shape desk to your size, radius, and material specifications, then confirm the specification in writing before it releases to production.
Tell us what your lobby needs and our design team will send a precise layout and price for your space.
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U Shaped Reception Desk Specifications
Standard Configurations
| Dimension | Compact | Standard | Executive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Width | 84″ | 102″ | 132″ |
| Overall Depth | 66″ | 78″ | 90″ |
| Return Length, Each Side | 30″ | 36″ | 42″ |
| Stations | 1 | 1 to 2 | 2 |
| Transaction Counter Height | 42″ | 42″ | 42″ |
| Work Surface Height | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ |
| ADA Accessible Section | 34″H × 36″W | 34″H × 36″W | 34″H × 48″W |
| Knee Clearance | 27″H × 30″W × 19″D | 27″H × 30″W × 19″D | 27″H × 30″W × 19″D |
Sizing
Any dimension is buildable. The three configurations above are starting points, not limits. We regularly build for two, three, or more receptionists working side by side, with each station given its own work zone, storage, and power. Tell us how many people sit at the desk and we size it from there.
Construction
Body. Thermally fused laminate over a structural core, 3mm edge banding.
Frame. Black, silver, or white.
Lower Divider. 13″ laminate below the transaction line.
Upper Divider. 27″ frosted acrylic, standard AF1.
Work Surface. Laminate with curved corners and grommet cutouts.
Finish Options
Laminate. Twenty standard colors at one price, including Nova White, Folkstone Grey, Charcoal, Black, Silverwood, Blackwood, Acacia, Hard Rock Maple, and Rustik Cherry.
Acrylic. Frosted, clear, or white writeable, with additional colors available.
Premium. Custom wood veneer and solid surface available on request.
Power and Data
Three power outlets, one USB A and C, and one data port per station.
Grommet cutouts with integrated wire management.
Cord and plug or hardwired, based on your electrical scope.
Options
Accent Lighting. Under-counter LED, optional.
Mobile Build. Locking casters, concealed or exposed.
Branding. Dimensional logo or engraved brand panel.
Storage. Mobile box and file pedestal, 12″W × 20″D, with optional cushion top for seating.
Filing. Locking storage and file integration.
Lead Time, Delivery and Installation
Eight to twelve weeks from approved drawings and finish selections. Expedited build available on request.
We deliver and install anywhere in the United States, shipped assembled or flat for on-site build, with white-glove installation available in most markets.
Need a size that is not on this chart? Send us your lobby dimensions and how many people work the desk.
Or call 619-546-0872
