How far should desks sit from the wall behind them?

Wall-adjacent desks should sit at least 4"–6" from the wall to allow leveling glide adjustment and prevent friction damage to wall surfaces. Monitor arms, power strips, or cable management hardware may require 6"–12" additional clearance at the desk's back edge. FindOfficeFurniture.com accounts for these clearances in every layout — call 888-719-4960.