Cubicles 101

A Buying Guide and History of An American Workplace Icon



Table of Contents

History of the Cubicle
Shopping for Cubicles
New, Used or Refurbished
Terminology
Cubicle Anatomy
Cubicle Construction
Cubicle Parts and Components
Manufacturers

  • Herman Miller
  • Haworth
  • Steelcase
Cubicles in Pop Culture
Cubicles and Society



Cubicle Anatomy

Not sure what's what when it comes to shopping for used and refurbished cubicles? Well, no worries. We've gone through the trouble to illustrate exactly what we're talking about when start dropping all that crazy cubicle lingo. A few minutes here and you'll be talking like the cool kids.

Herman Miller AO1 Tall Wall Cubicle

This Herman Miller cubicle is a perfect example of one of our basic workstations with great features. Notice the open ends, which means when configured in rows or pods, the internal stations will be enclosed, but the stations on the ends will be open. Also, there is no base on this model, prohibiting the option for electric. All of our Binder Bins feature Task Lights underneath and the End Panel leg provides some nice privacy.


Diagram of Herman Miller AO1 Components



Herman Miller AO2 Short Wall Cubicle

This Herman Miller Short Wall illustrates the difference between having enclosing wing panels and the above open walled design. It features a hanging box/file and a computer corner. Short Walls are great for letting light in and encouraging collaboration, and this one is no exception.


Diagram of Herman Miller AO1 Components


Cubicle Parts and Components

Missing or damaged parts? Or just tired of calling your parts doo-dads and thing-a-majigs? This is the place where you can put a name to the piece.



Steelcase 9000 Components

Steelcase 9000 3 Way Connector
Steelcase 9000 3 Way Connector
Used to Connect 3 Panels Into "T" Shape
Steelcase 9000 3 Way Connector
Steelcase 9000 3 Way Connector
Used to Connect 3 Panels Into "T" Shape
Steelcase 9000 3 Way Connector
Steelcase 9000 3 Way Connector
Used to Connect 3 Panels Into "T" Shape
Steelcase 9000 4 Way Connector
Steelcase 9000 4 Way Connector
Used to Connect 4 Panels Into "+" Shape
Steelcase 9000 4 Way Connector
Steelcase 9000 4 Way Connector
Used to Connect 4 Panels Into "+" Shape
Steelcase 9000 90° Connector
Steelcase 9000 90° Connector
Used to Connect 2 Panels at 90°
Steelcase 9000 Panel to Panel Connector
Steelcase 9000 Panel to Panel Connector
Used to Connect 2 Panels End to End
Steelcase 9000 90° Connector
Steelcase 9000 90° Connector
Used to Connect 2 Panels at 90°
Steelcase 9000 Connector
Steelcase 9000 Connector
Combines With End Rail to Make 3,4, Panel to Panel& 90° Connectors
Steelcase 9000 Connector
Steelcase 9000 Connector
Combines With End Rail to Make 3,4, Panel to Panel & 90° Connectors
Steelcase 9000 End Rail
Steelcase 9000 End Rail
Used to Finish Ends or in Combination With Connector to Make 3,4, Panel to Panel & 90° Connectors
Steelcase 9000 End Rail
Steelcase 9000 End Rail
Used to Finish Ends or in Combination With Connector to Make 3,4, Panel to Panel & 90° Connectors
Steelcase 9000 Kickplate
Steelcase 9000 Kickplate
Cover for Base to Hide Electrical and Provide Clean, Complete Look
Steelcase 9000 Kickplate
Steelcase 9000 Kickplate
Cover for Base to Hide Electrical and Provide Clean, Complete Look
Steelcase 9000 Non-Powered Mousehole Cover
Steelcase 9000 Non-Powered Mousehole Cover
Finishing End on Base to Provide Clean, Complete Look on Non-Powered Cubicles
Steelcase 9000 Non-Powered Mousehole Cover
Steelcase 9000 Non-Powered Mousehole Cover
Finishing End on Base to Provide Clean, Complete Look on Non-Powered Cubicles
Steelcase 9000 Powered Mousehole Cover
Steelcase 9000 Non-Powered Mousehole Cover
Finishing End on Base to Provide Clean, Complete Look on Non-Powered Cubicles
Steelcase 9000 Powered Mousehole Cover
Steelcase 9000 Powered Mousehole Cover
Finishing End on Base to Provide Clean, Complete Look on Powered Cubicles
Steelcase 9000 Side Rail
Steelcase 9000 Side Rail
Attached to End of Panel, Point of Connection for Connectors & Finish Ends
Steelcase 9000 Side Rail
Steelcase 9000 Side Rail
Attached to End of Panel, Point of Connection for Connectors & Finish Ends
Steelcase 9000 Top Cap Clip
Steelcase 9000 Top Cap Clip
Clip That Connect Top Cap to Panels
Steelcase 9000 Top Cap Clip
Steelcase 9000 Top Cap Clip
Clip That Connect Top Cap to Panels
Steelcase 9000 Top Cap
Steelcase 9000 Top Cap
Cover for Top of Panels for Clean, Finished Look
Steelcase 9000 Top Cap
Steelcase 9000 Top Cap
Cover for Top of Panels for Clean, Finished Look
Steelcase 9000 Top Cap
Steelcase 9000 Top Cap
Cover for Top of Panels for Clean, Finished Look
Steelcase 9000 Transaction Top Bracket
Steelcase 9000 Transaction Top Bracket
Bracket to Attach Small Writing Surface to Top of Panel


Herman Miller AO2 Components



Herman Miller AO2 End Cap
Herman Miller AO2 End Cap
Cover for Ends of Base for Clean, Finished Look
Herman Miller AO2 3 Way Connector
Herman Miller AO2 3 Way Connector
Used to Connect 3 Panels Into "T" Shape
Herman Miller AO2 3 Way Connector
Herman Miller AO2 3 Way Connector
Used to Connect 3 Panels Into "T" Shape
Herman Miller AO2 4 Way Connector
Herman Miller AO2 4 Way Connector
Used to Connect 4 Panels Into "+" Shape
Herman Miller AO2 4 Way Connector
Herman Miller AO2 4 Way Connector
Used to Connect 4 Panels Into "+" Shape
Herman Miller AO2 90° Connector
Herman Miller AO2 90° Connector
Used to Connect 2 Panels at 90°
Herman Miller AO2 90° Connector
Herman Miller AO2 90° Connector
Used to Connect 2 Panels at 90°
Herman Miller AO2 90° Connector
Herman Miller AO2 90° Connector
Used to Connect 2 Panels at 90°
Herman Miller AO2 Clear Access Leg
Herman Miller AO2 Clear Access
Herman Miller AO2 Connecting Rod
Herman Miller AO2 Connecting Rod
Used to Connect 2 Panels End to End
Herman Miller AO2 End Cap
Herman Miller AO2 End Cap
Herman Miller AO2 End Cap
Herman Miller AO2 End Cap




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