Box Drawer
A drawer located in a pedestal (commonly 6" high) which provides space to store personal items and stationery.


Credenza (Freestanding)
Freestanding piece of furniture developed to provide additional storage. Consists of a narrow worksurface with pedestals, lateral files, or double door cabinets underneath.


File Drawer
A drawer located in a pedestal used to store files. It is sometimes necessary to purchase additional bars in order to be able to file both legal and letter size files.


Pedestal
Any storage component used under a worksurface. Pedestals may or may not provide support. It is possible to purchase mobile pedestals as well.


Pencil Drawer
Small drawer located beneath a worksurface or in a pedestal used for storing stationery and small office supplies.


Lateral File (Systems)
Storage component containing two drawers (wider than 24") underneath a worksurface.

Lateral files used within the confines of a cubicle should be placed under an auxiliary worksurface. Used in this situation lateral files can be referred to as pedestals.


Lateral Files (Freestanding)
Storage components containing anywhere from two to as many as eight openings that can be fitted with regular drawers, flip top doors, and drawers with dividers for specific uses. Sizes range from 25" to 48" wide.

These files are generally located outside the cubicles in rows or banks in order to provide easy access to specific users or groups of individuals.


Overfile
Separate storage cabinet above a Lateral File used to provide a larger area for storage of items other than files. Overfiles can be supported by the lateral file or they can be wall mounted.


Overhead
Panel or wall supported storage cabinet located within a cubical, above a worksurface.


Open Shelves
Used in the same situation as an overhead where open storage is desired.


Service Modules
Cabinet which is supported with end panels and a backpanel, placed above the worksurface of a freestanding item, in order to provide additional storage as well as privacy. It is not unusual to locate a tackable surface between the worksurface and the cabinet.


Vertical files
From two to five drawer high, 18" wide files, used mostly for legal filing. This filing system is quickly becoming obsolete.

 

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