Materials & Construction
What goes into every piece
Core material
Engineered wood. CARB 2 compliant. Lower formaldehyde than CARB 1, FSC chain-of-custody on the wood content. The core panel is the foundation of the piece. Stable, dimensionally consistent, and tested for residential indoor air quality at the strictest US standard.
Surface coating
Thermally-fused laminate (TFL). Heat- and pressure-bonded laminate, scratch-resistant, water-resistant, stain-resistant. The same specification used in corporate-grade office furniture and hospitality applications. Color-stable under typical indoor lighting (does not yellow over time).
UV clear coat over the laminate. Adds an additional protective topcoat that resists scuffing from sliding objects (laptops, phones, paper). Solvent-free formulation.
High-pressure laminate (HPL). The step-up surface, used on our thickest-panel tables and large-format pieces. Where TFL is fused to the panel directly, HPL is built separately under much higher pressure as a dense multi-layer sheet, then bonded to the panel. The result is a thicker, harder wear layer with stronger impact and abrasion resistance, which is why it is specified where a surface takes the hardest daily use. Product pages state the surface for each piece, and the difference is part of why two same-sized tables can sit at different prices.
Edges
Edge treatment varies by line, and it is part of what you are paying for. Panels carry 1mm or 2mm PVC edge banding depending on the line, with 2mm radiused PVC standard across the table and conference lines. The banding prevents chipping at corners, blocks moisture at the panel edge, and matches the surface color. Conference and executive lines offer hardwood edge profiles, including 3/8 inch radiused and 1-1/8 inch beveled options. Our thickest mitered-corner tables use a self edge, where the surface material wraps the edge in one continuous face. Each product page states the edge for that piece.
Hardware
Cam-bolt assembly. The piece comes apart and goes back together cleanly. No nail-and-glue construction. Cam bolts can be tightened over time without stripping the wood.
Cable pass-through grommets. Plastic or aluminum grommets depending on product line, sized for cable pass-through.
Cable management trays. Routed channels under the desk surface for power strip and cable management.
Drawer slides (where applicable). Full-extension ball-bearing slides rated for 75-100 lbs per drawer.
Adhesives
SCS Indoor Advantage Gold certified adhesives. Used for panel lamination and edge banding. Meets indoor air quality standards for residential and corporate use.
Compliance and certifications
- CARB 2. Lower formaldehyde than CARB 1.
- FSC chain-of-custody. Wood content traceable from forest to finished product.
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold certified adhesives. Low-VOC verification.
Available finishes
Walnut, Light Oak, Dark Oak, Mahogany, White, Charcoal. Not all finishes available on every piece in the line; check the product detail page for current finish availability per SKU.
Care instructions
Daily: microfiber cloth + warm water. Stains: gentle dish soap. Avoid: solvent-based cleaners, abrasive scrubbers, bleach, ammonia. The TFL surface is durable but those will damage the finish over time. See the FAQ for more care tips.