Back-to-back desk tops with shared legs can be linked to form the Big Table, a collaborative work setting that can support groups of any size in open plan environments, closed rooms and meeting areas. The Big Table center beam enables upmounted screens, platforms and storage, suspended power components, and independent support of cantilevered shelves and monitor arms on either side. As with desks, returns can be attached at any point, and extended rails at the end of a Big Table support extension tops or storage cabinets.