The Complete Handbook of Office Furniture

This is a solid, comprehensive reference. I found the chapters on installation and maintenance genuinely useful for our recent office move. My one real gripe, and the reason for the three stars, is that a few of the sections in the selection chapter felt a bit too High-Level. I was hoping for a little more detail on comparing specific materials for hard-wearing desk surfaces, for example. It's a good book, but I wouldn't call it completely exhaustive.

Finally, a book that treats office furniture like the serious subject it is. I'm a facilities manager and I've been buying this stuff for years, but this handbook filled in so many gaps. The chapter on specifications was worth the price alone—it's taught me exactly what to look for to make sure we're getting durable stuff, not junk. The troubleshooting guide for pneumatic chairs is also spot on. I've already recommended it to my whole procurement team. Five stars, no question.

I run a small firm and I was totally lost trying to buy desks and chairs for our new studio. This book was a lifesaver. It walks you through everything logically, without trying to sell you a brand or a trend. The section on ergonomics and how to choose a chair was particularly good. I feel like I actually know what I'm doing now, and I'm confident I didn't waste our budget. Extremely practical and well-written.

Very good, practical handbook. It definitely lives up to the 'reference' title. I was impressed with the depth of the chapter on installation, and the business opportunities chapter was a nice surprise—I hadn't really thought about furniture refurbishment as a side hustle. I'm taking one star off because a couple of the diagrams and checklists in the maintenance chapter would have been much more helpful as visuals. Just a small thing, but it would have been perfect.

As an interior designer, I often have to counter clients' instincts to buy the cheapest thing they can find. This book gives me clear, objective arguments for why quality and build matter, all grounded in fact. It's also a brilliant refresher on BIFMA standards and the reasons they're important. It’s a resource I'll be keeping on my shelf and quoting for years. An excellent, comprehensive manual.

The chapters on types and specifications saved me a ton of research. Its breakdown of systems furniture versus freestanding pieces was clear and helped me make a final decision on our new layout. The included explanations of the different materials is particularly good. I only took one star off because I wish the chapter on future trends had been a little longer—it felt like a bit of a tease compared to the rest of the book, which is excellent.

I came for the specifications, but I was pleasantly surprised by the overall approach. The book is a straight-shooter and it makes the subject matter interesting. The chapter on choosing the right furniture has served as a fantastic framework for a project we're starting now. It’s a touch dry in places, but that's the price of a great reference book. Worth it for the information and precision. I've already gotten my money's worth.

This is the resource I didn't know I needed. I was totally out of my depth trying to manage our office's refresh, and now I feel like an expert. The instruction on set-up and user-adjustment has already improved my team's comfort, and the troubleshooting section means I'm not calling a repair tech for every little thing. It's written in plain English, which I appreciate. A genuinely practical and useful handbook.