Office Furniture in Plywood: Workstations, Tables, Reception Counters and Storage

Short answer: make office table tops in 18mm plywood or 25mm block board (block board for long tops that might sag), storage and pedestals in 18mm plywood with 12mm drawer sides, and the reception counter in 18mm plywood with a laminate or veneer front. Use hard-wearing 1mm laminate on tops, cable holes and trays planned before cutting, and full-extension channels for file drawers. A 4-seat workstation (two facing pairs, 4 ft per seat) takes about 3 sheets of 18mm, plus panels and pedestals.

Board by item

Item	Board	Thickness	Note
Workstation tops	Plywood or block board	18mm (25mm for long spans)	Support every 4–5 ft
Screens / partitions between seats	Plywood, MDF or softboard panel	12–18mm	Softboard doubles as a pinboard
Pedestal (drawer unit under the desk)	Plywood	18mm body, 12mm drawers	Lock on the top drawer
Manager's table	Plywood or block board	25mm top, 18mm body	Veneer or laminate
Reception counter	Plywood	18mm	Front in laminate, veneer, or MDF with PU
File storage / almirahs	Plywood	18mm carcass, 18mm shelves	Files are heavy: short spans
Pantry unit	BWR, BWP under the sink	18mm	Like a small kitchen: kitchen list

Details for office use

• Spans: an 18mm top over 5 ft needs a support or a steel frame; block board sags less: block board vs plywood.
• Cables: grommets (cable holes) in each top, a cable tray under the desk, and a channel down a leg or panel.
• Laminate: matt or textured, scratch-resistant; light shades make a room brighter.
• Edge band: thick (2mm) on desk fronts, which take elbows and chairs all day.
• Drawers for files: heavy-duty, full-extension channels.

Material list: 4-seat workstation (estimate)

Two pairs of facing desks, each seat 4 ft wide × 2 ft deep, with a centre screen and one pedestal per seat:

Material	Quantity
18mm plywood (tops)	2 sheets
18mm plywood (pedestals)	1–2 sheets
12mm plywood (drawers, screen)	1–2 sheets
1mm laminate	3–4 sheets
Edge band	about 40 m
Drawer channels	3 pairs per pedestal
Locks, cable grommets, legs or frames	per seat

Bulk office fit-outs

For several workstations or a full office, send the layout on WhatsApp to +91-9212017608 for a bulk quote, with a GST bill in the company's name and delivery anywhere in Delhi: buying plywood in bulk.

FAQ

Which plywood is best for office tables? 18mm plywood for normal tops, 25mm block board for long tops, with a hard-wearing laminate.

How thick should a workstation top be? 18mm with supports every 4–5 ft, or 25mm for longer unsupported spans.

MDF or plywood for office furniture? Plywood or block board for tops, pedestals and storage. MDF only for decorative panels.

Nitin Plywood House, Alipur

Plywood, block board, laminate, veneer, edge band and hardware for offices, delivered anywhere in Delhi. Call or WhatsApp +91-9212017608. See block board and laminates.