The Great Home Office Furniture Hunt - Industry Trend or Event

Home Office Computing, April, 2001 by Lisa Kanarek

Knoll (commercial showroom and online)

(877) 61KNOLL www.theknollshop.com

This upscale office furniture manufacturer sells a variety of pieces, especially its renowned ergonomic chairs, on its Web site. You can also call to find a nearby showroom.

L.L. Bean (catalog and online)

(800) 441-5713 www.llbean.com Traditional, functional, and sturdy describe the home office computer workstations, fold-down desks, and bookcases in oak and country pine sold by this well-known clothing retailer. You're paying for craftsmanship and materials.

Levenger (catalog and online)

(800) 544-0880 www.levenger.com Levenger, a self-described purveyor of items for "serious readers," sells high-end home office furniture and accessories.

Lizell (catalog and online)

(800) 718-8808 www.lizell.com

Cutting-edge, high-quality products and furniture made from cherry veneers and solids in various configurations. Other items: plush Leather chairs; traditional wooden rotting desk chairs; high-end, ergonomic chairs; and barrister bookcases with glass or wood fronts sized for home offices.

Office Depot (retail, catalog, and online)

(888) GO DEPOT www.officedepot.com

Large selection of ready-to-assemble furniture, ergonomic chairs, and commercial-grade filing cabinets. Store will assemble for a small fee.

Office Furniture USA (retail, online, and commercial furniture showroom)

(877) FIND OF USA office furniture-uso.com

Thousands of home office items available. Company-owned trucking service ensures fast delivery.

Office Max (retail, catalog, and online)

(800) 283-7674 www.officemax.com

Complete Line of ready-to-assemble home office furniture, ergonomic seating, filing cabinets, and Lighting. Small assembly fee.

Online-Surf and Shop (online) Computer Furniture Direct

(800) 555-6126 www.cf-direct.com

Sturdy, fully assembled oak and veneer pieces.

Organized Living (retail)

(800) 862-6556 www.organized-living.com

As the name implies, you'll find virtually every organizing product on the market, along with knowledgeabLe sates people who can solve most organizing problems.

Stacks & Stacks (catalog and online)

(877) 2-STACKS www.stacksandstacks.com

The focus of this site is organizing products, but it also sells a small selection of computer workstations, desks, storage units, and file cabinets that are reasonably priced.

Reliable HomeOffice (catalog)

(800) 869-6000 www.reliable.com

Reliable HomeOffice sells a large selection of furniture and accessories. Reasonably priced tamps are shown alongside pricey furniture.

Sam's Club (retail/budget)

(888) SHOPSAMS www.sarnsclub.com

Well-known for tow warehouse prices, Sam's office furniture area continues to grow with computer workstations and armoires supplied by Carolina Desk.

Staples (retail, catalog, and online)

(800) 333-3330 www.staples.com

This one-stop shopping solution carries ready-to-assemble furniture, ergonomic seating, filing cabinets, and accessories.

Spiegel Inc. (catalog and online)

(800) 345-4500 www.spiegel.com

Reasonably priced and stylish computer workstations, storage pieces, and office accessories.