How do I know if a reception desk is commercial-grade or residential-grade?

Commercial-grade reception desks have: panel thickness of 3/4"–1" actual (not nominal), PVC or ABS edge banding (not thin paper foil), ANSI/BIFMA compliance markings, and a finish rated for commercial use (HPL or melamine at minimum). Residential-grade desks use thinner panels (5/8" or less), paper foil edge wrap that chips easily, and don't carry BIFMA ratings. FindOfficeFurniture.com carries genuine commercial-grade reception desks — call 888-719-4960.