Five New L Shaped Reception Desks for the Fall of 2023

There’s always new office furniture being uploaded to the marketplace of Madison Liquidators. Several times a week I browse the new inventory section of the site to try to keep up with the latest onboardings so that I can stay abreast of the newest office furniture trends and styles. Over the past few weeks, I have noticed that there are quite a bit L shaped reception desks that have been added to our little corner market of the world wide web. Being a huge fan of the L shaped desk any way, I immediately gravitated toward these designs. I can see it in my minds eye now, just how attractive and functional these L shaped reception desks can be in the front office of a bustling business.

I’m taken back to my first corporate office position which I had almost twenty years ago. When walking into that office door you were confronted with a large reception desk before you. The waiting area was to the left along with the door to the back offices. That large piece of office furniture that dominated the reception area of the office was an L shaped reception desk. It faced the door, then the return faced the waiting area and office door. This created a workstation that allowed our receptionist ample workspace along with a place for guests to approach the receptionist directly from the front and from the waiting area/leaving the inner office.

That’s a huge bonus for a receptionist to be able to receive guests from the front and the side for organizational purposes. Not only does it naturally provide a side for the people entering and exiting the office, but it also gives them double the workspace of a traditional rectangular office desk. The reception desk is so important to the overall design concept of the office because it is the first office furniture piece a guest will see when entering your building, so there should be some “gravitas” to it. The last thing we want is to see a receptionist behind a small inadequate office desk that gives off the appearance of an undersized and useless workstation.

With all this in mind, I thought I would highlight five of my favorite L shaped reception desks that have been added to the Madison Liquidators online marketplace recently. It gives us a chance to see the diversity of style within one small sample size of the overall inventory of the Madison Liquidators market. Also, I hope that seeing these L shaped reception desks allow you to envision unique ways to set up your front office to receive and wow your guests. So without further ado, let’s see what I have found.

Modern L Shaped Reception Desk

Starting Price- $2,565.00

We start with one of our oldest brand partners, Harmony Collection. This L shaped reception desk comes from their very popular PL Laminate series of office furniture. What really makes this one stand out to me is the storage that comes with the desk. However, the L shaped reception desk can be ordered without the storage cabinet if it isn’t needed, but personally, I would make sure to have it so that my front office will be clean and tidy at all times with a matching storage solution at the receptionist’s main workstation. The desk size is 71"W x 72"D x 30”H with a 42” transaction counter which allows this L shaped reception desk to be fully reversible. There is an option to eliminate the return for a standard rectangular desk if you so choose, but for me, I want that extra space for my front office workers. This Harmony Collection L shaped reception desk comes in the signature finishes of Aspen, Cherry, Espresso, Mahogany, Modern Walnut, and Newport Gray for its commercial grade laminate and is backed by a five year manufacturer’s warranty.

L Shaped Reception Desk with Drawers

Starting Price- $4,545.00

Moving on to Maverick Desk and their Gravity series, we find this beautiful L shaped reception desk that is as much a conversation piece as it is a fully functioning workstation. The size of this L shaped reception desk is 73"W x 78"D x 29”H with a 42” transaction counter with an option to place the return on either the left or the right. You can select a top finish for the worksurface and drawers, you can also choose a base finish for the desk shell. This contrasting ability gives you a chance to play with the finish to give off a custom appearance to your front office design. The finish options are Asian Sand, Columbian Walnut, Desert Walnut, Driftwood, Nightfall, Spiced Walnut, and White. One of the coolest design aspects of this L shaped rection desk is the floated glass transaction counter with aluminum spacers. This provides a distinct focal point of the workstation that completely contrasts against the rest of the desk. This L shaped reception desk is guaranteed by a 10-year limited manufacturer's warranty.

L Shaped Reception Desk with Drawers

Starting Price- $1,475.00

Turning to Corp Design and their Potenza series, we have an L shaped reception desk that is all about function. Sized at 72"W x 78"D x 29”H with a 43" transaction counter that can be either laminate or glass. Also, this L shaped reception desk must be ordered with the return side specified. The commercial grade laminate finish options are Blanc De Gris, Espresso, Grigio, Miele, and Noce. This is a fantastic no bones approach to an L shaped reception desk. Function comes first with just right amount of flare with the glass transaction counter if you so choose. Like the other L shaped reception desks on this list, there are several drawer configuration options to choose from to personalize the workstation for your needs. This L shaped reception desk is backed by a 10-year manufacturer's warranty.

L Shaped Reception Desk with Drawers

Starting Price- $3,360.00

Surprise traditional finish! If I’ve learned anything about office furniture design lately it’s that the traditional design has a large following. From Office Star Products and their Kenwood series comes a more traditional look at an L shaped reception desk. This office furniture measures 72"W x 78"D x 29”H with a 42" transaction counter that runs the full length of the desk. If the L shape is too modern of a design for you there is a rectangular option available. Featuring finishes of Kenwood Mahogany and Light Cherry which are traditional design finishes. This traditional design L shaped desk is fully reversible for convenient movement as needed. This L shaped reception desk stands out amongst the others on the list as a definitive styling option for any receptionist that needs more desk space but needs to keep within the traditional design palette. This L shaped reception desk is backed by a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty.

L Shaped Reception Desk with Storage

Starting Price- $2,785.00

We return to Office Star Furniture for the final L shaped reception desk design on the list. This time from their Napa series. I chose this one because it bridges the gap between traditional and modern and will probably fit in a transitional office style better than a truly traditional or modern design. Sometimes it’s okay to be in the middle. Not only that, but the storage is awesome as well. We have come full circle from the beginning to now, with L shaped reception desks with storage. Measuring 71"W x 71/78"D x 30”H with a 42” transaction counter, as well as a rectangular layout option. This L shaped reception desk is fully reversible which makes office placement convenient. Available finishes are Cherry, Espresso, Mahogany, Slate Gray, and Urban Walnut which has both traditional and modern tones in them. Once again Office Star Products backs this L shaped reception desk with a 5-year manufacturer's warranty.

Closing Thoughts

There are many more L shaped reception desks found on the online marketplace, so feel free to browse if one of these newer options isn’t perfect for you. As of this writing, there are more than fifty L shaped reception desks found within our marketplace. The variety is out there with modern and traditional designs and everything in between. I am confident that when you are looking for the perfect L shaped reception desk, you will find it at Madison Liquidators, the online destination of quality office furniture.

If you have found the perfect L shaped reception desk for you or have questions about them, give us a call today. We have a customer support team member ready to speak to you and walk you through the entire process of purchasing a new L shaped reception desk. We offer a wide range of services with our team, from budgeting and conceptualization to shipping and installation. Give us a call today at 888-831-1012 to get started down the path to having a new L shaped reception desk in your front office.