Cubicle Terminology

The desk area of a cubicle. Available in various finishes.

The metal portions of the cube that connect all the parts, such as finished ends, kick plates, metal bases, and connectors.

Used as covers for the bottom of the cubicle wall, these items provide sturdiness to the unit while adding aesthetic value.

Cubicle layout in which cubes are set side-by-side only.

Cubicle layout in which cubes are set side-by-side and back-to-back, usually forming clusters.

You guessed it. Cubes that are by themselves in an environment.

A storage cabinet with two smaller drawers and a larger filing drawer. Locks available.

A storage cabinet with two filing drawers. Locks available.

Two large storage cabinets ideal for documents and other office supplies. Typically 30” in length. Locks available.

An enclosed shelf with a locking door. The door is set horizontally and opens upward, and is perfect for storing bulky items like large binders and/or important items.

Shelving found in cubicles with higher side panels, typically as large as the Binder Bins but not enclosed.

Shelving located approximately half way up between the work surface and the top of the cubicle panel. Found in cubicles with higher side panels.

A small drawer located in the middle of a work surface that can be used for storage of smaller items.

An electrical hook-up to a wall or floor outlet.

A structural pole that houses electricity and data.

LED lights that can be attached under binder bins and various shelves.

A board employees can fasten papers, schedules, and other items to via thumb tacks.

A storage cabinet with two filing drawers. Locks available.

Large manufacturer credited with inventing the modern cubicle.

Name of the original office cubicle product. Many of today’s cubicles are based on this design. Some are known as “AO2 clones.