Lounge and Reception Furniture

The information on this page provides background and guidelines for purchasing lounge and reception furniture.

Note: Use Marketplace, UCSD's online buying site to order furniture items from BKM if your department has access.

  • If you're not sure that your department has access, check the list of departments and representatives (Excel) to find out.
  • If your department is listed, you can go directly to Marketplace and start shopping. If you can't find the item you want, contact the UC Call Center, (877) 722-9090 for assistance.
  • If your department doesn't have access to Marketplace, see Getting Set Up in Marketplace.

Lounge and reception furniture includes but is not limited to sofas, chairs, tables, and lamps. See below to find suppliers of these items.

To view and order furniture products online, please visit Steelcase@STORE or BKM@UCSD,

Buyer tip: You must observe State of California, Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation TB-133 (PDF) regarding furniture construction and fabrics when buying furniture for public areas such as the Price Center, libraries, classrooms, and faculty or student lounges. Ask the vendor for industrial- or institutional-quality products. Home-use quality is not recommended.

Type of lounge and reception furniture

  • Sofas
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Lamps
  • Decorator items

Suppliers