reception

P R O D U C T M A P / TA B L E C O N T E N T S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .512

STRAIGHT RECEPTION DESK MODULE BASICS . . . . . . . . . . . .514

L-SHAPED RECEPTION DESK MODULE BASICS . . . . . . . . . . . .516

U-SHAPED RECEPTION DESK MODULE BASICS . . . . . . . . . . . .518

RECEPTION DESK ELEMENT BASICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .520

GRAIN DIRECTION/USER EDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .521

RECEPTION DESK FINISHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .522

C O U N T E RTO P B A S I C S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .524

P RO D U C T L I S T I N G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .526

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product map
B _ C R F Reception Desk Module B _ C R L Reception Desk Module B _ C R U Reception Desk Module
– Straight – L-Shaped – U-Shaped

Page 526 Page 528 Page 532

Depth: 12" / Main Width: 72" – 144" Depth: 12" / Main Width: 72" – 144" / Depth: 12" / Main Width: 84" – 144" /
Return Width: 24" – 84" Left Return Width: 24" – 84" /
 Right Return Width: 24" – 84"




B _ C W G Main Worksurface with B _ C W L Main Worksurface with B _ C W U Main Worksurface –
Two Gables – One Gable – Reception Desk
Reception Desk Reception Desk

Page 558 Page 560 Page 562
Depth: 20" – 30" / Front Width: 72" – 144" Depth: 20" – 30" / Front Width: 72" – 144" Depth: 20" – 30" / Front Width: 84" – 144"





 B _ C W R Cross Grain Return – B C A T Reception Desk Element – B C A R Reception Desk Element –
Reception Desk Tackboard Accessory Rail

Page 564 Page 566 Page 567

Depth: 20" – 30" / Width: 24" – 60" Height: 12" / Width: 23" – 84" Height: 12" / Width: 23" – 72"












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product map
B _ C S S Countertop – Straight B _ C S B Countertop – B _ C B B Countertop –
Single Bullet Double Bullet

Page 568 Page 569 Page 570

Depth: 12" / Width: 24" – 84" Depth: 12" / Width: 24" – 84" Depth: 12" / Width: 24" – 84"






B _ C S R Corner Countertop – B _ C B R Corner Countertop –
Straight Bullet

Page 571 Page 572
Depth: 12" / Width: 36" – 84" Depth: 12" / Width: 36" – 84"





B C F E Countertop Element – B C P E Countertop Element – B C L E Countertop Element – 

Tackboard Perforated Metal Solid

Page 573 Page 574 Page 575

Height: 15" / Width: 22" – 85" Height: 15" / Width: 22" – 82" Height: 15" / Width: 22" – 85"












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straight reception desk module basics
Expansion Casegoods offers a wide variety of reception desks. They can be used to create other styles of reception stations.

• The Straight Reception Desk Module is compatible with the Main Worksurface with Two Gables (B_CWG) only. For
other product compatibility, see the Expansion Casegoods standard desk product list below
 • The Reception Desk Elements can be specified separately
• Dimensions listed below are nominal, widths of desk modules are increased so desks at actual sizes can be fitted in. For
exact dimensions, refer to specification software






72" – 144" w


43" from floor
to top of finished
worksurface

5 1/2"
Overhang


12" d

 Reception Desk Module – Straight (B_CRF)

• Worksurfaces and gables are available in two (M, X) of the three original
Expansion Casegoods thicknesses
• When 1 3/16" (M) thickness is specified, the gables are 1" thick

 • When 1 9/16" (X) thickness is specified, the gables are 1 1/2" thick
• The number of worksurfaces and inset panels can vary depending on the
width specified. Refer to the Reception Desk Module Configurations in the
Application Guide for more details
• Inset panels are available in 1" thick
 • In addition to fit with the main worksurface (B_CWG), it can also be
connected with:
Expansion Casegoods Standard Desks:
The Straight Module and Main Worksurface must be specified
– All Rectangular Desks this way:
 – All Corner Desks
– All Extended Corner Desks
– All Extended Peninsula Desks, except: (B_BWW, B_RPW or B_RPC) Example:

72" w
• Reception module gable
 Straight Module Main Width thickness and bracket clearance
12" gaps are added to the nominal
width
• This product also offers off-
modularity capabilities. Refer to
 72" w
the Reception Desk Applications
in the Application Guide for
details


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straight reception desk module basics (continued)










29" from floor
20", 24", 30" d to top of finished
worksurface



72" – 144" w 

Main Worksurface with Two Gables – Reception Desk (B_CWG) 

• Cannot be used with L- or U-Shaped Reception Desk Module
• The worksurfaces and gables are available in the same
style/thicknesses (D, M, X) as original Expansion Casegoods
products

• When 1" (D) or 1 3/16" (M) thickness is specified, the gables are
1" thick
• When 1 9/16" (X) thickness is specified, the gables are 1 1/2" thick Rectangular Grommets
• All Main Worksurfaces and
• The number of worksurfaces can vary and a half gable can be
added depending on the width specified. Refer to the Main
Return for Reception Desks are 
available with factory-made
Worksurface & Return for Reception Desk Configurations in the
grommet cut outs
Application Guide for more details
• Provide openings for electrical
• Cannot be used alone. Both ends of the worksurface must be
wiring and communication
attached to the Straight Reception Desk Module
cables 
• Worksurface can be specified with grommets (The Cable Trays are
• Can be changed with Elliptical
also provided, when the grommets are specified). Two grommet
Grommet (BLGE) which can be
position styles are available:
specified separately
– Both Ends (B)
– Centered (C) (this option cannot be specified when 78"
• When grommets are specified,
the Cable Trays are also provided

or 84" worksurface width is specified)
and is mounted below any
• All 28" high Freestanding Storage and the Multi-Functional worksurface to manage cables
Drawer can be specified separately and installed under the coming from the worksurface
worksurface level
• Cannot support any storage or Wall Panel


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L-shaped reception desk module basics
Expansion Casegoods offers a wide variety of reception desks. They can be used to create other styles of reception stations.

• The L-Shaped Reception Desk Module is compatible with the Main Worksurface with One Gable (B_CWL) which can
also be fitted with a Cross Grain Return (B_CWR). For other product compatibility, see the Expansion Casegoods standard
 desk product list below
• The Reception Desk Elements can be specified separately
• Dimensions listed below are nominal, widths of desk modules are increased so desks at actual sizes can be fitted in. For
exact dimensions, refer to specification software






72" – 144" w



24" – 84" w

43" from floor

to top of finished
worksurface


Reception Desk Module – L-Shaped (B_CRL)

• Worksurfaces and gables are available in two (M, X) of the three
 original Expansion Casegoods thicknesses
• The number of worksurfaces and inset panels can vary depending
on the width specified. Refer to the Reception Desk Module
Configurations in the Application Guide for more details
 • Can be specified left or right (shown). The configuration is
determined by the side of the return width in sitting position
• Inset panels are available in 1" thick
• In addition to connect to the main worksurface (B_CWL) and
return (B_CWR), it can also be connected with:
 The L-Shaped Module, Main Worksurface and Return must be
specified in this way:
Expansion Casegoods Standard Desks*:
– All Rectangular Desks Example:
– All Corner Desks
– All Extended Corner Desks
 – All Extended Peninsula Desks, except: (B_BWW, B_RPW or
B_RPC)
84" w
* When fitting a single desk in the Reception Desk Module – L-Shaped Module Main Width
L-Shaped, make sure at least one dimension of the Reception 12"
Desk Module is greater than those of the desk to enable 24" d
 installation
Return Width
60" w

84" w
Return Width (60") minus
Main Worksurface Depth (24")

 12"

• Reception module gable thickness, overhang of return worksurface depth

and bracket clearance gaps are added to the nominal width
• This product also offers off-modularity capabilities. Refer to the Reception
 Desk Applications in the Application Guide for details
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L-shaped reception desk module basics (continued)

Main Worksurface with One Gable – Reception Desk (B_CWL)


• Worksurfaces and gable are available in the same style/thicknesses
(D, M, X) as Main Worksurface with Two Gables
• The number of worksurfaces can vary and a half gable can be
added depending on the width specified. Refer to the Main 
Worksurface & Return for Reception Desk Configurations in the
Application Guide for more details
• Cannot be used with Straight or U-Shaped Reception Desk
Module
• Cannot be used alone. It must be attached on the module, partic-

ularly to the junction of the two inset panels
• Worksurface can be specified with grommets (The Cable Trays are
also provided, when the grommets are specified). Two grommet
position styles are available: 
– Both Ends (B)
– Centered (C) (this option cannot be specified when
78" or 84" worksurface width is specified)
• All 28" high Freestanding Storage and the Multi-Functional
Drawer can be specified separately and installed under the 
worksurface
• Cannot support any storage or Wall Panel



Main Worksurface 72" – 144" w

20", 24", 30" d


29" from floor
to top of finished
worksurface
Main Worksurface 24" – 84" w 
20", 24", 30" d




Cross Grain Return – Reception Desk (B_CWR)
• Worksurfaces and gable are available in the same style/thicknesses
(D, M, X) as Main Worksurface with Two Gables
• Cannot be used with Straight Reception Desk Module

• Cannot be used alone. It must always be connected to the straight
user edge on a Main Worksurface with One or without Gable and
to the inset panel of the Reception Desk Module Return
• Worksurfaces can be specified without or with grommet (The 
Cable Trays are also provided, when the grommets (C or E) are
specified). Two grommet position styles are available:
– Centered (C)
– End Grommet (E)

• All 28" high Freestanding Storage and the Multi-Functional
Drawer can be specified separately and installed under the
worksurface
• Cannot support any storage or Wall Panel

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U-shaped reception desk module basics
Expansion Casegoods offers a wide variety of reception desks. They can be used to create other styles of reception stations.

• The U-Shaped Reception Desk Module is compatible with the Main Worksurface (B_CWU) which can also be fitted with
a Cross Grain Return (B_CWR). For other product compatibility, see the Expansion Casegoods standard desk product list
 below
• The Reception Desk Elements can be specified separately
• Dimensions listed below are nominal, widths of desk modules are increased so desks at actual sizes can be fitted in. For
exact dimensions, refer to specification software






24" – 84" w




84" – 144" w

24" – 84" w




The U-Shaped Module, Main Worksurface and Two Returns
must be specified in this way:

Reception Desk Module – U-Shaped (B_CRU) Example:

102" w
 • Worksurfaces and gables are available in two (M, X) of the three original
U-Shaped Module Main Width
Expansion Casegoods thicknesses
• The number of worksurfaces and inset panels can vary depending to the
width specified. Refer to the Reception Desk Module Configurations in the
Application Guide for more details 102" w
 • Inset panels are available in 1" thick
• In addition to connect to the main worksurface (B_CWU) and return
(B_CWR), it can also be connected with:
12"
Standard Desks Expansion Casegoods*:
 – All Rectangular Desks
– All Corner Desks
– All Extended Corner Desks 24" d
Right Return Width
Left Return Width

– All Extended Peninsula Desks, except: (B_BWW, B_RPW or B_RPC)

72" w

72" w

– All Bridges (B_RBL or B_RB) Return Width

 (72")
minus
* When fitting a single desk in the Reception Desk Module – Main Worksurface
L-Shaped, make sure at least one dimension of the Reception Desk Module Depth (24")
is greater than those of the desk to enable installation


• Overhang of return worksurface depths and bracket clearance gaps are
added to the nominal width
• This product also offers off-modularity capabilities. Refer to the Reception
Desk Applications in the Application Guide for details

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U-shaped reception desk module basics (continued)









Main Worksurface 

84" – 144" w

20", 24", 30" d





Main Worksurface – Reception Desk (B_CWU)

• Cannot be used with Straight or L-Shaped Reception Desk Module

• It must be specified the same width than the Reception Desk
Module Main Inset Panel
• Worksurfaces and half gable (if applicable) are available in the same
style/thicknesses (D, M, X) as Main Worksurface with Two Gables 
• The number of worksurfaces can vary and a half gable can be
added depending on the width specified. Refer to the Main
Worksurface & Return for Reception Desk Configurations in the
Application Guide for more details

• Worksurface can be specified with grommets. Two position styles
are available:
– Both Ends (B)
– Centered (C) (this option cannot be specified when
78" or 84" worksurface width is specified) 
• Height is 29" from floor to top of finished worksurface
• All 28" high Freestanding Storage and the Multi-Functional
Drawer can be specified separately and installed under the
worksurface

• Cannot support any storage or Wall Panel




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reception desk element basics
The Reception Desk Elements are mounted on the inset panel above reception worksurfaces.

• The Reception Desk Elements can be installed on- or off-module

 • Cannot be replaced by the Countertop Elements
• Dimensions listed below are nominal


Reception Desk Element –
Accessory Rail (BCAR)
• Designed to support compatible
Personal Organizers (PAX),
 Book Organizers (TBK6S) or
Complements FX accessories



• It must be installed directly on

 the inset panel and supported by
a worksurface
• Available in Foundation, Mica
or Gris (95) colors





Reception Desk Element –
Tackboard (BCAT)
• This tackable surface
 accommodate the visual display
paper-based information
• It must be installed directly on Reception Desk Element Applications
the inset panel
 • Available in Teknion's Standard
Element Size – Main Width Module
Panel Fabric
The sum of element widths should not
exceed the Reception Desk Module width

 84"

Element Size – Return

Width Module
 Element is the same width
that the return width
minus 1" 60" 59"




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grain direction/user edge
Grain direction is an important factor when planning adjacent worksurfaces. The direction of grain patterns varies
depending on the type of worksurface specified.

Worksurface user edge is indicated with a shaded line 



B_CWG, CWL, or B_CWR B_CWR 

B_CWU (24" to 54" w in Flintwood) (60" w in Flintwood only)
(24" to 60" w in Laminate)






worksurface module, gable and inset panel grain direction
















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reception desk finishes
Reception Desks and related parts are available in a wide variety of finish colors. Finish codes must be included in the order.

• All Laminate components are protected with a solid plastic edge

 • For an overview of which products are offered in Flintwood finishes, refer to the Expansion Casegoods product map on
Teknion's website



Rectangular Grommet
 Avalaible in Clear Anodized
Coordinate (AC), Graphic Steel
(L), Storm White (Q), Very White
(V) Platinum (7) or Gris (95)


Edge Trims
• Available in Straight Trim (6) or
Flintwood Flat Trim (9)
 • Available in Edge Trim colors
(for trim style 6 only)




Inset Panel
Available in Source Laminate
or Flintwood colors

Levelers
Finished in Black



Worksurfaces and Gables for
Reception Desks
 Worksurface Worksurface Edge Trim Gable Gable
Thickness Finish Finish Thickness Finish
D 1" Source Lam. All 1" Source Lam.
M 1 3/16" Foundation Lam. All 1" Source Lam.
 Flintwood N/A 1" Flintwood
(No Cathedral) (No Cathedral)

X 1 9/16" Foundation Lam. Storm White, 1 1/2" Source Lam.

(Storm White, Very White or Very White or (Storm White,
W. Prints) W. Prints Very White or
 W. Prints)
Flintwood N/A 1 1/2" Flintwood
(No Cathedral) (No Cathedral)


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reception desk finishes (continued)







Corner Extrusion 

Available in Clear Anodized (CL),
Foundation, Mica, Gris (95) or
Coordinate Colors
Coordinate Color Finishes 
• Coordinate colors are solid colors
that can be used to match wood
prints
Finishes
M1 Sand
Q8
Q9
Crisp Grey
Mercurial Walnut

M5 Maple R7 Java Walnut
M6 Anigre R8 Urban Walnut
M7 Cherry R9 Choice Maple
M8 Royal Cherry V1 Estate Cherry
N1 Earth
Q3 Slate
VD
VL
Campus Oak
Flax Reflect

Q4 Espresso Reflect VV Pecan Reflect
Q6 Stainless W8 Cocoa Brown Reflect
Q7 Walnut Cathedralgrain W9 Sycamore Reflect

• See below for corner extrusion color match suggestion


Flintwood Inset Panel Finish Closest Match for Corner Extrusion Finish
Code Color Code Color Finish Style
FX Flax VL Flax Reflect Coordinate
FN Natural Pecan VV Pecan Reflect Coordinate

FM Medium Sycamore M7* Cherry Coordinate
FC Chianti N4 Chianti Coordinate
FD Dark Walnut N3 Dark Walnut Coordinate
NR Sierra Flint Q7* Walnut Cathedralgrain Coordinate 
NT Cocoa Brown Flint W8 Cocoa Brown Reflect Coordinate
VA Sycamore W9 Sycamore Reflect Coordinate
VB Black Walnut P Espresso Foundation
VZ Blonde Maple N* Nevada Foundation 
5N White Oak VD Campus Oak Coordinate
5P Poppy Seed Q3 Slate Coordinate
5Q Harvest Cherry V1 Estate Cherry Coordinate
5R Earl Grey R Bronze Foundation
5S Silverwash N1 Earth Coordinate

5T White Truffle N* Nevada Foundation
5V Caraway N1 Earth Coordinate
5W Drift Oak M1 Sand Coordinate
5Z American Walnut Q7 Walnut Cathedralgrain Coordinate 
* This match suggestion is not close enough to be considered as tone on tone


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countertop basics
Expansion Casegoods offers a wide variety of countertop surfaces. They can be used to create reception stations.

• The countertop surfaces can be installed on a straight edge standard desks with modesty panel
 • Must always be specified with an element
• The countertop thickness must be the same as the desk on which it is mounted
• Countertop Elements can only be installed on-module and rear of a straight edges. They are 1" thick and have the same
finish on both sides
 • Cannot be specified with Multi-Level Desks
• Dimensions listed below are nominal, widths are reduced by a 0,5 % factor
• Flintwood finishes are not available with these products
Also available:
Countertop – Single Bullet Countertop – Double Bullet
 (B_CSB) (B_CBB)
Countertops
Three available thicknesses:
– D: 1" thick low pressure laminate (LPL)
 – M: high pressure laminate (HPL) with a 1 1/8" thick baseboard Corner Countertop – Bullet
for a total surface thickness of 1 3/16" (B_CBR)
– X: high pressure laminate (HPL) with a 1 1/2" thick baseboard
for a total surface thickness of 1 9/16"


Corner Countertop – Straight

 (B_CSR)

Countertop – Straight (B_CSS)

 36" – 84" w

24" – 84" w





Countertop Supports
Also available:
 • Two supports allow installation
Countertop Element – Countertop Element – Solid of a countertop along the width
Tackboard (BCFE) (BCLE) of a desk 12" d
Available in Source Laminate 6" Overang
• Tackable on both sides • Approximate total height is 42"
colors
• Available in Teknion's Standard • Available in Foundation, Mica
 Panel Fabric or Gris (95) colors 15" h

Countertop Element – Perforated Metal

(BCPE)
• Four patterns are available:

Countertop Finishes
Square Solo Dot Solo Large Dot Perforated • 1" thickness (D) available in Source Laminate colors
 (201) (401) (402) Holes (601)
• 1 3/16" thickness (M) available in Foundation Laminate colors
• Available in Foundation, Mica or Gris (95)
colors • 1 9/16" thickness (X) available in Foundation Laminate colors
(Wood Print, Storm White or Very White colors only)
• Edge Trims available in a Straight Trim (6)

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