Desk Dividers & Desk Screens

Desk dividers are screens that fit onto a desk to give each person a private, quieter workspace. Ours clamp, fix or stand straight onto your existing desks and come in acoustic, fabric, acrylic and freestanding versions, from budget to designer, with fittings included and fast-delivery options. They cut distractions and noise in open-plan offices, schools and call centres. For floor-standing dividers, see our office screens and partitions.

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How to choose desk dividers

Four quick decisions that get you the right desk screen first time.

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Acoustic or budget?

Acoustic desk screens absorb speech noise between desks. Budget fabric screens give each person a clear boundary and some privacy at a lower price.

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Which height?

400mm above the desk gives privacy when seated without blocking light. 500–600mm adds more privacy and noise reduction for call centres and focused work.

Read our desk divider sizes guide →
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How will it fix?

Clamp-on screens fit most standard office desks. Freestanding desk screens need no fixings, and slide-on screens push straight onto the desk edge.

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How fast do you need them?

Fast-delivery desk screens are in stock for quick dispatch. Our acoustic Muffle, Hush and Edge desk screens are made to order in the UK in 5–15 working days.

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Compare our acoustic desk screens

Our own UK-made acoustic desk screens, side by side.

Edge Fabric 38 acoustic screen

Edge Fabric 38

Our best-selling slim acoustic desk screen, at a great price.

Thickness
38mm
Heights
380 or 450mm
Widths
800 – 1800mm
Lead time
5–10 working days
From
£73.50 ex. VAT
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Muffle 70 acoustic screen

Muffle 70

Our thickest acoustic desk screen, for the quietest desks.

Thickness
70mm
Heights
400, 500 or 600mm
Widths
800 – 1800mm
Lead time
10–15 working days
From
£144.50 ex. VAT
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Hush 70 acoustic screen

Hush 70

A soft-edged acoustic desk screen, also available in 50mm.

Thickness
70mm (50mm option)
Heights
400, 500 or 600mm
Widths
800 – 1800mm
Lead time
10–15 working days
From
£149.60 ex. VAT
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Types of desk dividers

Desk dividers, also called desk screens, sit on or clamp to the desk between people. Which type you need depends on whether you want to cut noise, add privacy, keep light, or simply get screens in place quickly.

Acoustic desk screens

Acoustic desk dividers have a sound-absorbing core under the fabric. They soak up calls and conversation at the source, so they are the best choice for busy open-plan offices and call centres. Shop acoustic desk screens

Fabric desk dividers

Fabric desk screens give privacy and a softer look at a lower cost than acoustic screens. Many can be pinned to, so they double as a personal noticeboard. Shop fabric desk dividers

Acrylic desk screens

Clear or frosted acrylic screens create a barrier between desks without blocking light or views. They are easy to wipe clean, which suits reception desks and shared spaces. Shop acrylic desk screens

Freestanding desk dividers

Freestanding desk screens stand on the desk on their own feet, with no clamps or drilling. They are ideal if you rent your desks, hot-desk, or change your layout often. Shop freestanding desk dividers

Budget and fast-delivery desk screens

Need screens quickly? Our fast-delivery range includes a Muffle 70 acoustic desk screen dispatched in 1 to 3 working days. For tighter budgets, see our budget desk dividers. Shop fast-delivery desk screens

Looking for something more design-led? Browse our Abstracta acoustic desk dividers.

How desk dividers fit

The right fixing depends on your desks. Check the desk top thickness and what is underneath before you order.

  • Desk clamps grip the edge of the desk top. They are the most common fixing and come in sizes for thin and thick desk tops.
  • Slide-on screens push onto the edge of the desk, with no separate clamps to fit.
  • Bench brackets fit back-to-back bench desks, using the gap between the two desk tops.
  • Floating brackets lift the screen clear of monitor arms and cable trays.
  • Freestanding feet need no fixing at all, so nothing touches the desk edge.

Not sure which you need? Our guide to desk screen clamps and fixings explains each one, or send us a photo of the back of your desk and we will tell you.

Comparing options? See our guides to office desk separators and office privacy screens.

Desk divider sizes and how many you need

Width: match the screen to the desk. A 1600mm desk takes a 1600mm screen, a 1200mm desk a 1200mm screen, and so on, so the screen covers the whole desk without overhanging.

Height: taller screens give more privacy and absorb more sound. Pick a height that blocks eye contact when people are seated. Our desk divider sizes guide covers the common heights and widths.

How many: on a bank of desks where people face each other, you need one front screen along the middle for each pair of desks. For example, a bank of six desks, three facing three, needs three front screens. Add side screens between neighbours if you want more privacy, or to create individual workstations.

Want to know if desk screens will actually make your office quieter? Read do acoustic desk dividers reduce noise?

Why buy desk dividers from Panelscreens?

We make our own Muffle, Hush and Edge desk screens to order in the UK, and we have been making office screens for over 20 years. You choose the width, height, fabric and fixings, and if the size you need is not listed, we can make it. Order free fabric samples before you buy.

Delivery is free to England and Wales, and we can fit your desk screens anywhere in the UK. For floor-standing screens to divide larger spaces, see our office screens and partitions.

Need a size or layout we don’t list?

We make bespoke desk screens of any type and size, for any budget, including full workstations. Send us your desk sizes and we’ll send you a quote.

Contact usCall 020 3995 4570

FAQs

What height desk divider do I need?

For most desks, 400mm above the desk gives privacy when seated without blocking light. Choose 500–600mm for call centres or where you need more privacy and noise reduction. See our desk divider sizes guide.

Do desk dividers reduce noise?

Acoustic desk dividers do. Their sound-absorbing core soaks up speech between neighbouring desks, so calls and conversations carry less. Thicker screens absorb more: our 70mm Muffle and Hush screens absorb the most. Budget fabric screens mainly add privacy. Read more: do acoustic desk dividers actually reduce noise?

Will desk screen clamps fit my desk?

Our clamp-on desk screens come with clamps that fit most standard office desks; Edge Fabric 38 clamps suit desks 17–28mm thick. If you can’t clamp to your desk, choose a freestanding or slide-on desk screen, or contact us about other fixings.

Desk mounted or freestanding – which is better?

Desk-mounted screens clamp to the desk for a fixed, tidy finish and suit permanent layouts. Freestanding desk screens sit on the desk with no fixings, so they suit hot desks, rented furniture and desks you can’t clamp to.

How quickly can you deliver desk screens?

Our fast-delivery desk screens are in stock for quick dispatch. Our own UK-made ranges are made to order: Edge desk screens are dispatched in 5–10 working days and Muffle and Hush desk screens in 10–15 working days.

Can you make desk screens to a custom size?

Yes. We make bespoke desk screens of any type and size, for any budget, including full workstation screens. Send us your desk sizes and we’ll send you a quote. Contact us.

Are desk screens, desk dividers and desk separators the same thing?

Yes. Desk screens, desk dividers, desk separators and desk partitions are different names for the same product: a panel that fits on or between desks to give each person their own space.

What is a desk privacy screen?

A desk privacy screen is a desk divider tall enough to block sightlines when you are seated, usually 400 to 650mm above the desk. Acoustic versions also absorb speech, so conversations carry less between desks. See our acoustic desk screens.

Desk dividers and desk screens for open-plan offices

Desk dividers give each person a defined workspace, cut visual distraction and, in acoustic versions, absorb the speech noise that travels across open-plan desks. Panelscreens has supplied desk screens to UK offices, schools, call centres and the public sector for over 20 years.

Choose clamp-on desk screens for a fixed, tidy finish, freestanding desk dividers when you can’t drill or clamp, and slide-on dividers for quick changes. Our acoustic Muffle, Hush and Edge desk screens are made to order in the UK in the size and fabric you choose, and budget desk dividers keep costs down for larger fit-outs. For the quietest offices, pair desk screens with acoustic wall panels to absorb echo.

Not sure what you need? Read our desk divider sizes guide, our tips on how to reduce noise in an open plan office, order free fabric swatches, or contact us for a free quote.

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