Scalloped edge desks have a shaped cut-out running along the back of the top in place of a drilled cable port. The result is a continuous channel, so cables can drop through anywhere across the width. They suit Irish offices where screens, docks and sockets move around, and they pair especially well with sit-stand desks.
Why choose a scalloped edge
A cable port sits in one fixed position. That is fine until the layout changes: a new floor box position, a desk turned to face the other way, or an extra monitor on the far side. A scalloped edge accepts cables at whatever point suits the new arrangement.
It also copes better with bulky bundles. A port that comfortably takes two leads soon struggles once a dock, a desk lamp and another screen are added.
When a cable port is better
The cut-out is visible. From behind, a scalloped desk shows a notch along its full back edge, which stands out when desks sit in the middle of a room. In that position a cable port top looks neater, and for most offices it remains the sensible default.
A natural fit for sit-stand desks
A desk that moves up and down needs slack that travels with it; a channel running the full width copes with that far better than one hole. For that reason scalloped tops are offered right across the Air range. Pair the desk with a flexible spine from the cable management section too, because the channel alone will not keep a moving desk tidy.
Who it suits
- Desks set against a wall, where the notch stays out of sight
- Teams that rearrange equipment or layouts often
- Anyone choosing from our height adjustable desks
