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What Is Office Benching?

Think of office benching as a cure for the common cubicle. Benching is an office solution that pairs together a desk and a file storage bench (and sometimes an additional file cabinet), offering an L-shaped style desk with extra storage and seating. We’ve designed a special collection of file storage benches that tuck underneath our Parsons desks for this modern office solution. It’s an ideal desk setup for open, collaborative workspaces; benching systems help define wall-less offices and create efficiency in large or small offices.

Benching = desk + file storage bench + rolling file cabinet

Benching systems include a Portica desk, Copenhagen storage bench and file cabinet — Parsons desk, Copenhagen storage bench and rolling file cabinet in ebony

See some of our recommended benching layouts below and see the Benching System Layout Ideas for even more ideas and details.

Single office solutions

A file bench behind a dedicated desk is easily accessible and offers a streamlined look. The finished bench back means you can place it anywhere as office needs change.

Parsons desk with Copenhagen file storage bench in walnut single room office — Shop this room

Get all the functionality of an L-shaped desk with extra storage and seating capabilities. A rolling file cabinet adds even more adaptability.

Portica desk benching solution with file storage bench and cabinet — Shop this room

Multi-office solutions

Everyone in the office has a dedicated or touchdown desk-sharing work space and spot for storing personal items. The bench can be a casual seats for guests or clients, eliminating the need for a guest chair and giving you even more space.

Multi-desk benching systems work station with Parsons desks and Copenhagen storage file benches in white — Shop this room

Great for collaborative spaces, file cabinets behind an open group of desks are easily accessible. The finished cabinet backs mean you can place them anywhere.