Office Furniture Blog

The Hawk Office Furniture team has been producing high quality office furniture at their impressive production site near York for 20 years.

Skilled individuals and state-of-the-art equipment handle everything from CAD design through to manufacture of the finished product in house and search engine optimisation.

Distributed via a network of Independent Office Furniture Retailers, Hawk Furniture has gained reputation for quality and reliability, backed up by a friendly and dedicated sales and service team.

Hawk furniture is FIRA (Furniture Industry Research Association) tested to British Standards BS 4875 for strength and stability

Attention to detail:

We set our standards high and our attention to detail is something we are very proud of at Hawk. Our furniture is FIRA (Furniture Industry Research Association) tested to British Standards BS 4875 for strength and stability. We guarantee each and every product against any manufacturing defect for a full 5 years.

Caring for the environment

Our selection of raw materials and our manufacturing processes are under constant review to ensure we continue to operate in an environmentally responsible manner, including the use of recycled materials wherever possible. All timber used is from well managed forests, sourced through ‘Qualifor’ assessed suppliers holding ‘Chain of Custody’ approval certificates.

Since 2000, an aggressive expansion programme has resulted in a state-of-the-art facility including a metalwork shop, machine shop, packing & transport department, and most recently our own in-house powder coating plant.

Hawk Design Tips

When planning and designing your office interior and deciding on the furniture you need, it pays to take some time out to think about what happens in your office in a typical week and how you could work better in your ideal office environment. Here are some key things to think about which could help to determine your individual needs for functionality and style.

How many people work in this space?

If you have many people to accommodate or a particularly small area, a cluster arrangement or one of the more compact desk shapes will suit your needs.

What are the likely noise levels?

If your office handles a high number of calls, generating higher noise levels, you should consider including desk top screens. They can help improve acoustics and give the workstation a bit more privacy.

What sort of work do you do there?

If you need to spread out papers or plans on the desk, you’ll need more desk top space than most. Consider a desk extension or radius end.

Are you sitting comfortably?

We sit at our desks for many hours every working day so it’s important to choose a chair that is fit for the purpose.

Do you need to meet with others?

If you often work in small groups or have small informal meetings, it might be an idea to add a meeting table extension to the end of the desk or plan for a completely separate meeting table.

Where is the power coming from?

If fully concealed wiring to each workstation isn’t an option, consider including wire management accessories or pop up electrical sockets to minimise unsightly and trailing cables.

What do you need to store?

Don’t underestimate the storage space you need. Make sure you plan it into your design so that you can create an environment that will stay organised, efficient and clutter-free. Do you need filing cabinets, bookcases for files or larger storage units?

How much natural light is there?

If your office is a little on the dark side, choose light wood finishes, more open leg systems and cabinets with frosted doors rather than solid ones. All this will help create a softer look and a more spacious feel.