How much open space do I need to leave between my bow-front desk and a visitor chair?

Plan for at least 48” of open space between the front curve of the desk and your visitor seating — that’s the minimum for a comfortable conversation distance and easy approach. If the office doubles as a small meeting space with two to four visitor chairs, 60–72” of clearance lets people walk between and around the chairs without feeling cramped. ADA minimum approach clearance is 36”, but that’s a code floor, not a comfortable working distance. Call 888-719-4960 or visit FindOfficeFurniture.com for a room-specific layout review before purchasing.