Essential Desk
Your desk just got better.
We know everyone's needs are different, so we designed this desk to meet them all. With extended height adjustability, multiple control switch options, various surface shapes, an array of desk screens and accessories, and a generous selection of premium surface finishes and edge profiles, the Essential Desk is more than a place you work - it's a place that works for you.
A
- Desk screens in fabric, markerboard, and steel
B
- 1-1/8" thick worksurface in solid engineered wood
- Choice of three control switches
- Surface Shapes in Rectangle, Super Ellipse, or Extended Corner
C
- Optional E-Chain manages cables from desk to rail system
D
- Powered lifting column in each leg
- Low profile tapered foot
Details & Specs
Details
Flexibility, customization, and reliability are core to the Essential Desk. Further transform spaces by optioning the Mobility Kit, which includes casters and a rechargeable battery pack to take height adjustability on-the-go.
Features
- Three bases to choose from: Standard, Extended Range, and Fixed Height
- Numerous Desk Screen accessories to choose from help define space and offer privacy
- Three control switch options: Watson's proprietary in-surface controls, programmable paddle switch, and an advanced paddle switch with display, all Bluetooth compatible.
- The under-surface Utility Power option provides four additional power outlets
- Steel Personal Pendant Drawer option available in two depths (non-locking)
- Cable management is easy with our Universal E-chain
- Integrated anti-collision technology limits material damage to the desk or to an object that could otherwise be compromised while adjusting the desk's height
Essential Desk
Essential Desk Screens
Essential Desk Tech
Essential Desk Finishes
Surface Finishes
Standard Laminate
White Markerboard
Standard wear-resistant high pressure laminate for use on worksurfaces, storage doors and drawer faces
Frosty White
Standard wear-resistant high pressure laminate for use on worksurfaces, storage doors and drawer faces
Alabaster
Standard wear-resistant high pressure laminate for use on worksurfaces, storage doors and drawer faces
Fashion Grey
Standard wear-resistant high pressure laminate for use on worksurfaces, storage doors and drawer faces
Black
Standard wear-resistant high pressure laminate for use on worksurfaces, storage doors and drawer faces
Phantom Pearl
Standard wear-resistant high pressure laminate for use on worksurfaces, storage doors and drawer faces
White Cypress
Standard wear-resistant high pressure laminate for use on worksurfaces, storage doors and drawer faces
Asian Sand
Standard wear-resistant high pressure laminate for use on worksurfaces, storage doors and drawer faces
Grey Elm
Standard wear-resistant high pressure laminate for use on worksurfaces, storage doors and drawer faces
Field Elm
Standard wear-resistant high pressure laminate for use on worksurfaces, storage doors and drawer faces
Blond Echo
Standard wear-resistant high pressure laminate for use on worksurfaces, storage doors and drawer faces
Phantom Ecru
Standard wear-resistant high pressure laminate for use on worksurfaces, storage doors and drawer faces
Fawn Cypress
Standard wear-resistant high pressure laminate for use on worksurfaces, storage doors and drawer faces
Loft Oak
Standard wear-resistant high pressure laminate for use on worksurfaces, storage doors and drawer faces
Veranda Teak
Standard wear-resistant high pressure laminate for use on worksurfaces, storage doors and drawer faces
Studio Teak
Standard wear-resistant high pressure laminate for use on worksurfaces, storage doors and drawer faces
Neo Walnut
Standard wear-resistant high pressure laminate for use on worksurfaces, storage doors and drawer faces
Walnut Heights
Standard wear-resistant high pressure laminate for use on worksurfaces, storage doors and drawer faces
Skyline Walnut
Standard wear-resistant high pressure laminate for use on worksurfaces, storage doors and drawer faces
Ebony Recon
Standard wear-resistant high pressure laminate for use on worksurfaces, storage doors and drawer faces
Craft Laminate
Craft Surface Saddle
Unlike conventional laminate surfaces finished for maximum durability, Craft Laminate will naturally reveal signs of aging akin to artisan leather desks.
Craft Surface Espresso
Unlike conventional laminate surfaces finished for maximum durability, Craft Laminate will naturally reveal signs of aging akin to artisan leather desks.
Fenix NTM Laminate
Bianco Kos
(Under 30x72) +$440
(Over 30x72) +$880
An extremely matte laminate with anti-fingerprinting properties. Standard wear-resistant high pressure laminate for use on worksurfaces, storage doors and drawer faces
Castoro Ottawa
(Under 30x72) +$440
(Over 30x72) +$880
An extremely matte laminate with anti-fingerprinting properties. Standard wear-resistant high pressure laminate for use on worksurfaces, storage doors and drawer faces
Nero Ingo
(Under 30x72) +$440
(Over 30x72) +$880
An extremely matte laminate with anti-fingerprinting properties. Standard wear-resistant high pressure laminate for use on worksurfaces, storage doors and drawer faces
Forbo Linoleum
Mushroom
Forbo furniture linoleum is an exceptionally green product with a very unique and appealing hand. Its leather-like texture has a matte finish that does not fingerprint. The natural character of the material achieves a beautiful patina over time.
Pebble
Forbo furniture linoleum is an exceptionally green product with a very unique and appealing hand. Its leather-like texture has a matte finish that does not fingerprint. The natural character of the material achieves a beautiful patina over time.
Ash
Forbo furniture linoleum is an exceptionally green product with a very unique and appealing hand. Its leather-like texture has a matte finish that does not fingerprint. The natural character of the material achieves a beautiful patina over time.
Olive
Forbo furniture linoleum is an exceptionally green product with a very unique and appealing hand. Its leather-like texture has a matte finish that does not fingerprint. The natural character of the material achieves a beautiful patina over time.
Pewter
Forbo furniture linoleum is an exceptionally green product with a very unique and appealing hand. Its leather-like texture has a matte finish that does not fingerprint. The natural character of the material achieves a beautiful patina over time.
Smokey Blue
Forbo furniture linoleum is an exceptionally green product with a very unique and appealing hand. Its leather-like texture has a matte finish that does not fingerprint. The natural character of the material achieves a beautiful patina over time.
Noir
Forbo furniture linoleum is an exceptionally green product with a very unique and appealing hand. Its leather-like texture has a matte finish that does not fingerprint. The natural character of the material achieves a beautiful patina over time.
Powdercoat
Powdercoat
Frosty White
A heat-cured electrostatically-applied coating with high wear resistance.
Alabaster
A heat-cured electrostatically-applied coating with high wear resistance.
Crema
A heat-cured electrostatically-applied coating with high wear resistance.
Blush
A heat-cured electrostatically-applied coating with high wear resistance.
Ruby
A heat-cured electrostatically-applied coating with high wear resistance.
Burnt Orange
A heat-cured electrostatically-applied coating with high wear resistance.
Mustard Seed
A heat-cured electrostatically-applied coating with high wear resistance.
Sage Green
A heat-cured electrostatically-applied coating with high wear resistance.
Emerald Green
A heat-cured electrostatically-applied coating with high wear resistance.
Sapphire
A heat-cured electrostatically-applied coating with high wear resistance.
Aqua
A heat-cured electrostatically-applied coating with high wear resistance.
Blue Steel
A heat-cured electrostatically-applied coating with high wear resistance.
Bark
A heat-cured electrostatically-applied coating with high wear resistance.
Stone
A heat-cured electrostatically-applied coating with high wear resistance.
Fashion Grey
A heat-cured electrostatically-applied coating with high wear resistance.
Silver
A heat-cured electrostatically-applied coating with high wear resistance.
D9 Desk legs only available in Silver powdercoat.
Satin Grey
A heat-cured electrostatically-applied coating with high wear resistance.
Charcoal
A heat-cured electrostatically-applied coating with high wear resistance.
Slate
A heat-cured electrostatically-applied coating with high wear resistance.
Black
A heat-cured electrostatically-applied coating with high wear resistance.
Clearcoat
Preserves the look of raw steel showing exposed welds, visible heat bluing, natural blemishes and manufacturing tooling marks. An additional upcharge of $110 list is added to the base price of each component ordered. Items $100 or less excluded from upcharge.
Edges
Knife Trim
Frosty White
Knife-profile exposed MDF finished in Clear Stain with 90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband strip. ¾” corner radius.
Alabaster
Knife-profile exposed MDF finished in Clear Stain with 90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband strip. ¾” corner radius.
Fashion Grey
Knife-profile exposed MDF finished in Clear Stain with 90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband strip. ¾” corner radius.
Satin Grey
Knife-profile exposed MDF finished in Clear Stain with 90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband strip. ¾” corner radius.
Charcoal
Knife-profile exposed MDF finished in Clear Stain with 90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband strip. ¾” corner radius.
Slate
Knife-profile exposed MDF finished in Clear Stain with 90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband strip. ¾” corner radius.
Black
Knife-profile exposed MDF finished in Clear Stain with 90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband strip. ¾” corner radius.
Field Elm
Knife-profile exposed MDF finished in Clear Stain with 90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband strip. ¾” corner radius.
Phantom Ecru
Knife-profile exposed MDF finished in Clear Stain with 90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband strip. ¾” corner radius.
Blond Echo
Knife-profile exposed MDF finished in Clear Stain with 90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband strip. ¾” corner radius.
Fawn Cypress
Knife-profile exposed MDF finished in Clear Stain with 90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband strip. ¾” corner radius.
Walnut Heights
Knife-profile exposed MDF finished in Clear Stain with 90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband strip. ¾” corner radius.
Studio Teak
Knife-profile exposed MDF finished in Clear Stain with 90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband strip. ¾” corner radius.
Knife
Clear
Knife-profile exposed MDF finished in Clear Stain with ¾” corner radius.
Ply
Exposed birch Europly in Knife-profile, finished in Clear Stain with ¾” corner radius.
Charcoal Stain
Knife-profile exposed MDF finished in Charcoal Stain with ¾” corner radius.
90 Trim
Alabaster
90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband with 1/16” corner radius.
Black
90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband with 1/16” corner radius.
Blond Echo
90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband with 1/16” corner radius.
Charcoal
90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband with 1/16” corner radius.
Fashion Grey
90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband with 1/16” corner radius.
Fawn Cypress
90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband with 1/16” corner radius.
Field Elm
90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband with 1/16” corner radius.
Frosty White
90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband with 1/16” corner radius.
Phantom Ecru
90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband with 1/16” corner radius.
Satin Grey
90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband with 1/16” corner radius.
Slate
90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband with 1/16” corner radius.
Studio Teak
90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband with 1/16” corner radius.
Walnut Heights
90-degree 1.5mm thermally-fused polypropylene edgeband with 1/16” corner radius.
90
Ply
Exposed birch Europly boardstock finished in Clear Stain.
Clear
90-degree exposed MDF finished in Clear Stain with ¼” radius.
Charcoal Stain
90-degree exposed MDF finished in Charcoal Stain with ¼” corner radius.
Fabrics
Camira Rivet
Forge
100% REPREVE®, a brand of polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Molten
100% REPREVE®, a brand of polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Spark
100% REPREVE®, a brand of polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Alloy
100% REPREVE®, a brand of polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Wire
100% REPREVE®, a brand of polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Vitreous
100% REPREVE®, a brand of polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Galvanise
100% REPREVE®, a brand of polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Grey Brindle
100% REPREVE®, a brand of polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Tensile
100% REPREVE®, a brand of polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Quench
100% REPREVE®, a brand of polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Lagoon
100% REPREVE®, a brand of polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Camira Synergy66
Alike
95% pure new wool, 5% nylon
Kinship
Chemistry
Serendipity
Affix
Work
Mutual
Loop
Summon
Append
PET
PET Light
100% recycled felted polyester
PET Medium
100% recycled felted polyester
PET Dark
100% recycled felted polyester
Guilford Anchorage
Anchorage Birch
100% post-consumer polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Anchorage Vanilla
100% post-consumer polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Anchorage Angora
100% post-consumer polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Anchorage Goose
100% post-consumer polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Anchorage Asteroid
100% post-consumer polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Anchorage Fossil
100% post-consumer polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Anchorage Graphite
100% post-consumer polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Anchorage Geranium
100% post-consumer polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Anchorage Pumpkin
100% post-consumer polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Anchorage Straw
100% post-consumer polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Anchorage Sunshine
100% post-consumer polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Anchorage Green Apple
100% post-consumer polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Anchorage Eucalyptus
100% post-consumer polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Anchorage Waterfall
100% post-consumer polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Anchorage Cumin
100% post-consumer polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Guilford Sprite
Sprite Sky
100% post-consumer polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Sprite Harvest
100% post-consumer polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Sprite Khaki
100% post-consumer polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Sprite Linen
100% post-consumer polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Sprite Snow
95% Pure New Wool, 5% Nylon
