Stylish reception counters

Personalize Your Reception Area

WINI manufactures reception counters using the WINEA ID counter system. WINEA ID can be configured as a linear counter or linked together to form L- or U-shaped corner counters, and is available in six front styles with usable widths ranging from 60 to 480 cm. With a counter element, bag rack, desk attachment, organizational rail, and LED light strip, the counter becomes a fully functional reception workstation. WINEA ID bears the Blue Angel, the environmental label for low-emission furniture made of wood and wood-based materials.

Dimension

Welche Abmaße soll Ihre
Empfangstheke bzw. Ihre
Rezeption haben?

Aussatattung

Welche besonderen Funktionen
soll Ihr Empfangstresen haben?

Gestaltung

Welche Konfiguration passt
zu Ihrem Unternehmen und
Ihrem Empfangsbereich?

WINEA ID konfigurieren

Arbeitsplatz

Wie sollen die Arbeitsplätze
Ihrer Mitarbeiter*innen am
Empfang ausgestattet werden?

Raum

Welche architektonischen oder
räumlichen Vorgaben müssen
bei der Planung berücksichtigt werden?

First impressions count!

Configuration

Customize your furniture within the system in terms of shape, dimensions, style, finish, and color

Custom Solution

Your Ideal Furniture: Have custom office furniture designed based on our systems.

Service

Planning? Interior design? Delivery? Installation?
Choose the services you need.

Frequently Asked Questions About Reception Desks

When designing an office reception desk, several important factors must be taken into account to ensure that it is ergonomic, functional, and aesthetically pleasing. The size and position of the desk should be well-proportioned and carefully considered. The counter—for example, in a medical practice—must provide sufficient space for reception staff and serve as an easily accessible, barrier-free point of contact for visitors. The design of the reception area should complement the overall office furnishings. The use of high-quality materials enhances the counter’s appeal. Functionality is also crucial—for example, the reception counter should offer sufficient storage space for office supplies and neatly integrated connections for items such as phones or computers.

Your company’s purpose and your customers’ needs play a significant role. What are the primary expectations for your reception area? Is it intended to provide assistance, relay information, or conduct brief or in-depth consultations? For example, the reception desk at a doctor’s office has entirely different responsibilities than those at a hotel, a commercial business, a car dealership, or a government agency. Also consider how close your customers are allowed to get to the reception desk. For matters involving money or personal customer data, it’s necessary to shield the work area appropriately and ensure privacy—for example, by using room dividers. If consultations take place at the reception desk, there should be a separate area for customers—ideally with seating for longer conversations.

The WINEA ID reception counter can be configured as a straight counter or as an L- or U-shaped corner counter. Counter elements A through E can be combined in various configurations ranging from A to A-B-C-D-E—ensuring the counter fits even in reception areas with corners or walkways.

The individual modules of WINEA ID are available in widths ranging from 80 to 280 cm, while the counter elements are available in widths ranging from 60 to 120 cm. By linking multiple elements together, counters with usable widths of up to 480 cm can be created.

WINEA ID can be configured as a fully functional workstation, complete with a desk attachment, organizational rail, pocket tray, and LED light strip. As a linear counter, WINEA ID can also be connected directly to existing workstations—for example, for temporary use.

The base modules of the WINEA ID reception counter are 100.5 cm high. Counter elements are available in four heights: 29.7 cm, 45.5 cm, 76.6 cm, and 109.7 cm, each with a depth of 20 cm.

WINEA ID consists of 3-ply particleboard coated on both sides with melamine resin in accordance with DIN EN 14322, emission class E05. The countertop is 1.9 or 3.8 cm thick. There is a wide selection of different finishes to choose from, including 3 colors of glass-coated finishes and 3 colors of high-gloss acrylic. Additional countertop colors are available upon request.

The WINEA ID countertop elements, which are 19 mm thick, are optionally available with the SARA panel in 7 finishes. The SARA panel is made from 100% recycled wood, is PEFC-certified, meets the E05 standard, and is bonded with vegan adhesives.

The WINEA ID reception desk has been awarded the Blue Angel, the environmental label for low-emission furniture made of wood and wood-based materials. The certification is available for download on the WINEA ID page.

Why is the first impression so important?

The reception desk in an office is more than just a functional piece of furniture. It is the centerpiece of the reception area and, in most cases, the first impression visitors have of your company.

A well-designed reception desk should be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. As a touchpoint in the customer journey, it should positively shape brand perception and visually convey your company’s style. This can be achieved through the design and the choice of materials, colors, and shapes, among other things. Factors such as friendly staff, comfortable seating for those waiting, and informative signage also shape that first impression.

An office counter should also be ergonomic and well-organized to enable reception staff to work efficiently.