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Middle Atlantic LD-SP30-DC Dark Cherry Wood Desk Side Panel

Overview

The Middle Atlantic LD-SP30-DC is a solid wood side panel finished in Dark Cherry, designed for the LD Series desk and workstation line. At 33.88 inches deep and 29.41 inches tall, it covers the full side profile of an LD desk run — blocking exposed cable infrastructure, structural framing, and under-desk equipment from view in control rooms, security operations centers, and broadcast environments where a finished, professional appearance matters. The LD-SP30-DC ships as a pair, so both left and right sides of a workstation run are covered with a single order. If you're pricing a multi-operator console installation, that packaging detail affects your line-item count.

Middle Atlantic's LD Series furniture is a staple in professional AV and security control environments, and the side panel is a necessary finishing component whenever a console is positioned in a room where the side is visible — which is most installations outside of a wall-flush layout. This panel keeps the finished look consistent with the rest of the LD desk system rather than leaving raw structural edges exposed to end-user view.

Key Features

• Dark Cherry Wood Finish: The Dark Cherry stained wood surface matches the standard LD Series laminate palette — so the side panel blends with LD desk tops and modesty panels rather than reading as an afterthought. If your console uses a different finish, verify the finish code before ordering; Middle Atlantic offers multiple colorways and a mismatch on a client-facing installation is a problem that requires a return.
• 33.88-Inch Depth (86.1 cm): This depth is sized to match the LD Series desk platform footprint. At 33.88 inches, the panel spans the full front-to-back depth of the desk, leaving no gap at the rear that would expose cabling or structure. Confirm your specific LD desk model's depth matches this figure before ordering — depth variants exist in the LD family and a panel that's even an inch short breaks the finished look at the back edge.
• 29.41-Inch Height (74.7 cm): The 29.41-inch height aligns with standard LD desk surface height, covering from floor to work surface on a standard installation. This height suits typical control room floor-to-desk-surface clearances; if your installation uses a raised platform or non-standard desk height, measure the exposed side opening before specifying.
• 0.75-Inch Panel Thickness: At three-quarters of an inch thick, the wood panel provides enough rigidity to stand without visible flex across its nearly 34-inch span. Thin decorative panels on wide runs often bow over time — the 0.75-inch stock resists that on a standard LD desk width.
• Solid Wood Material: Wood construction — rather than MDF or particleboard — holds fasteners more reliably at the mounting points and resists the slow sag that cheaper composite panels exhibit over years of use. In a control room that runs 24/7, that matters for long-term appearance.
• Ships as a Pair: One package count covers both sides of a console bay. On a multi-bay installation, order one LD-SP30-DC (often searched as LD SP30 DC) per workstation position that has an exposed side — typically only the outermost positions on a linear run, plus any island console exposed on both sides.

Integration & Compatibility

The LD-SP30-DC is engineered specifically for the Middle Atlantic LD Series desk and workstation systems. It is not a universal panel — the depth and height dimensions are matched to LD platform geometry. Before ordering, confirm the specific LD desk model in use and verify that the 33.88-inch depth and 29.41-inch height correspond to that model's exposed side opening. Middle Atlantic produces multiple LD configurations; panel sizing varies by desk series, so cross-reference the LD Series configurator or project drawings before specifying this SKU.

For complete AV and security console installations, side panels are typically specified alongside modesty panels, worksurface tops, and cable management components. If your project uses a rack-integrated desk configuration, confirm that any rack rails or frame members don't interfere with panel mounting before installation begins. The Dark Cherry finish should be cross-referenced against the current Middle Atlantic finish sample set if color accuracy is critical — wood stain batches can shift slightly across production runs.

Installation is a physical mount to the LD desk frame; no tools beyond standard hardware installation are required. The 62-pound shipping weight reflects the pair — plan accordingly for job-site handling, particularly if the installation is on an upper floor without freight elevator access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the LD-SP30-DC come as a single panel or a pair?

A: The LD-SP30-DC ships as a pair — one package covers both the left and right side panels for a single workstation position. Order one unit per exposed console bay end.

Q: What are the exact dimensions of the LD-SP30-DC panel?

A: Each panel measures 33.88 inches deep (86.1 cm), 29.41 inches tall (74.7 cm), and 0.75 inches thick (1.9 cm). These dimensions are matched to the LD Series desk platform — verify against your specific LD desk model before ordering.

Q: What finish is the LD-SP30-DC, and will it match my existing LD desk?

A: The LD-SP30-DC is finished in Dark Cherry wood. It is designed to match the Dark Cherry colorway within the LD Series furniture line. If your existing desk uses a different finish, select the corresponding panel finish code for that colorway.

Q: Is the LD-SP30-DC compatible with all Middle Atlantic desk models?

A: No — it is sized specifically for the LD Series desk platform. The 33.88-inch depth and 29.41-inch height must match your desk model's side opening. Middle Atlantic produces multiple desk series and configurations; confirm dimensional compatibility against your project drawings before ordering.

Q: What is the shipping weight of the LD-SP30-DC?

A: The shipping weight is 62 lbs (28.1 kg) for the pair. Plan for appropriate job-site handling, especially in multi-story installations without freight elevator access.

Q: Can the LD-SP30-DC be used on island console configurations where both sides are exposed?

A: Yes — since the package includes a pair, an island configuration with both sides exposed is covered by a single LD-SP30-DC order for that workstation position. Multi-bay island runs will require one unit per exposed bay end.

James Everett

When I spec console furniture for a security operations center, side panels are one of the line items that gets dropped first when budgets tighten — and then becomes a day-one punch list item when the client walks in and sees raw desk frame and exposed cable bundles on the visible ends. The LD-SP30-DC solves that specifically: at 33.88 inches deep and 29.41 inches tall, it is dimensioned to close out the LD Series desk side opening completely, floor to worksurface, front to back.

Technical Highlights:

• Paired Packaging: One SKU delivers both left and right panels — on a standard two-operator linear console, you're ordering one LD-SP30-DC for the two exposed outer ends, not two separate line items. Simplifies procurement on multi-position projects.
• 0.75-Inch Wood Stock: At three-quarters of an inch, the panel holds its shape across the nearly 34-inch span without visible bow. Thinner composite alternatives flex over time, particularly in environments with HVAC temperature cycling — wood at this thickness doesn't.
• 62 lb Shipping Weight (pair): That's approximately 31 lbs per panel — manageable for a two-person install team but worth flagging on job sites without freight elevator access. Schedule accordingly; it's not a one-person lift on a tight stairwell.

Deployment Considerations:

• The Dark Cherry finish must be cross-referenced against the current Middle Atlantic finish sample set before client sign-off — wood stain batches shift between production runs, and a visible color mismatch between the side panel and the desk top on a new installation is a difficult conversation.
• This panel is sized for the LD Series specifically. If the project uses a different Middle Atlantic desk platform (WM, VT, or others), the 33.88-inch depth and 29.41-inch height will not match — order the panel SKU corresponding to the actual desk series in use.

The LD-SP30-DC is the right call for any LD Series console installation where the side of the workstation is client-visible — control rooms, dispatch centers, and broadcast environments where exposed structure reads as unfinished. For back-of-house or utility installations where the side faces a wall, skip it and reallocate the budget.