NOVA Wood Desk

Ash-leg desks and benches by Narbutas

NOVA Wood by Narbutas is an office desk range with solid ash legs. It includes individual desks and back-to-back benches for open-plan workspaces and study areas. The ash is lacquered and stained, so the grain remains visible. A metal beam supports the worktop, while adjustable feet allow minor floor-level changes.

Choose a melamine top with a straight ABS edge or an HPL top with a sloping painted edge. The melamine desks come in widths from 1,200 to 1,800 mm, depending on depth and layout. The HPL versions have their own size range, so the selected top and layout need checking together. Worktops can be plain, scalloped for cables or cut out for a cable grommet. These are alternative configurations, not features of every desk.

For a bench layout, decide how many people will work back to back, where screens belong and how cables will reach each workstation. Narbutas lists supplementary units for extending a bench, with a limit of four in one combination. Plan circulation space around the desks and check whether the finish and worktop edge suit the room.

Share a floor plan, desk count, preferred top, cable needs and delivery location with one of our experienced project consultants. They can check the configuration and current finish samples for your project.

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How to specify the NOVA Wood Desk

Choose individual desks or benches

Start with the number of workstations and the floor plan. Individual desks give each user a separate position. Back-to-back benches group workstations around a shared layout.

Set the desk size

Check the chosen top and layout against the maker’s size chart. Widths differ between melamine and HPL versions. Leave space for chairs, access and nearby storage.

Select the worktop and edge

Choose melamine with a straight ABS edge or HPL with a sloping painted edge. Check samples in the intended light before agreeing a finish across a room.

Plan cables before choosing tops

Decide where power and data will enter the workstation. Plain, scalloped and grommet-cut-out tops are separate choices. Match any cable accessories to the chosen top.

Decide whether screens are needed

Consider desk screens where users need some visual separation. Confirm the screen choice and fixing against the selected single-desk or bench arrangement rather than assuming it fits every version.

Check bench extensions

For a growing team, plan the final run before ordering. The maker permits up to four supplementary units in one combination and warns of alignment issues in longer runs.

The NOVA Desks were specified for the student study areas within the Regent College project, providing dedicated workspaces for individual study and focused tasks. Their clean, practical design complements the wider learning environment, helping to create a flexible space where students can move between focused work, collaborative study and more informal breakout areas.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NOVA Wood desk?

NOVA Wood is a desk range by Narbutas with solid ash legs and a metal support beam. It includes individual desks and back-to-back benches.

Can NOVA Wood desks form a bench?

Yes. The maker lists back-to-back benches and supplementary units. Plan the whole run before specifying it, as no more than four supplementary units should be used in one combination.

Which worktops can I choose?

The maker lists 25 mm melamine tops with straight ABS edges and 26 mm HPL-covered tops with sloping painted edges. Sizes and edge details depend on the chosen version.

How are cables managed?

Specify a plain top, a scallop for wires or a cut-out for a cable grommet. Confirm the cable route and compatible accessories when planning the room.

Can I add desk screens?

The maker’s desk information shows screens as part of the range. Ask a project consultant to confirm which screen and fixing suit the selected desk layout.

What warranty does the maker list?

The March 2025 technical sheet lists a ten-year warranty for NOVA Wood desks. Its terms are set out in Narbutas’s separate warranty statement and should be checked for the chosen order.

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