Can two people share a single straight desk?

Two people sharing a straight desk is possible but requires careful sizing. A minimum of 72 inches of width gives each person about 36 inches of personal workspace — cramped but functional for shared or part-time use. 84 or 96-inch desks give more comfortable shared space. The challenge: cable management becomes complex for two computer setups at one desk. Power strips and cable management need to accommodate both workstations. Acoustically, two people talking and working at the same surface is disruptive in quiet offices. A dedicated table at 84–96 inches or a long benching panel works better for intentional two-person shared use than adapting a single-person desk. For hot-desking, ensure enough width for full-size monitor setups on both ends. FindOfficeFurniture.com — call 888-719-4960.