Bullet-Resistant Workstation: Anti-Ballistic Protection That Looks Like Office Furniture

This anti-ballistic workstation is built for places where the public hasn't been screened—federal and state offices, courthouses, hospitals, universities, and other public-facing settings where security can't rely on what happens before someone arrives. It's designed to give the person behind it real protection without making the space feel like an unapproachable fortress.

Covert Security: Increase Safety Without Creating Alarm

There are many security-oriented products on the market. Some are more alarming for customers and everyday citizens than others. This one just looks like office furniture.

With clear glass, the person behind the workstation stays visible and approachable—and safe.

This workstation is the design of choice for many federal facilities, courts, airports, casinos, and other private sectors.

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Security Specs

This workstation provides three-sided ballistic coverage for the operator.

The glass is clear NIJ Level IIIA-rated material, enabling visibility and communication while stopping handgun rounds including high-velocity 9mm and .44 Magnum.

The hardwood body is reinforced with internal ballistic steel, rated to stop rifle rounds including those from AR-15, AK-47, and .308 platforms.

The transition between the two (typically the weakest point in podium-style ballistic furniture) is engineered as a seamless layer with NO exposed gaps. 

Encapsulation technology traps projectiles instead of letting them pass through.

Note: Ballistic furniture is one layer of a broader security plan, not a complete safety solution. It works best alongside trained staff, access control, and emergency response protocols.

To learn more about security ratings and options for bullet-resistant technology, check out our guide with everything you need to know. → Bullet-Resistant Podiums and Lecterns: A Buyer's Guide For Schools, Courts, and Public Buildings

Storage and Features

This workstation contains a lockable drawer and lockable cabinets with an adjustable interior shelf.

Both the drawer and cabinets have recessed finger pulls for easy access with a sleek look.

The spacious laminate work surface provides plenty of room for the operator.

Four smooth-rolling casters are perfect for repositioning and moving rooms. Two are locking casters to hold your station firmly in place.

The base trim can be removed for 2.75" of clearance over thresholds.

Grommets throughout provide easy, hidden cable management.

Hidden magnets in the front of the piece allow you to easily attach custom logos or seals, with effortless removal for replacement.

Ships fully assembled.

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Dimensions and Measurements

  • Overall: 44”w x 33.5”d x XX"h (height depends on glass height selection: see below)
  • Work surface height: 42"
Glass Height Overall Height Shipping Crate (W × D × H)
12" 63.5" 53" × 38" × 77"
18" 69.5" 53" × 38" × 83"
22" 73.5" 53" × 38" × 87"

Materials and Customization

This workstation comes in your choice of hardwood: Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, and Walnut.

Note: Knots, grain, and color will vary within boards of the same wood species, making each piece unique. Some natural options (like cherry and mahogany) will darken over time, particularly when exposed to light.

Cherry stain options:

  • Natural (Clear Finish)
  • Red Mahogany
  • Dark Walnut
  • Ebony

Mahogany stain options:

  • Natural (Clear Finish)
  • Sedona Red
  • English Chestnut
  • Red Mahogany

Oak stain options:

  • Natural (Clear Finish)
  • Early American
  • Dark Walnut
  • Ebony

Walnut stain options:

  • Natural (Clear Finish)
  • Dark Walnut
wood species and stain options

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Note: The stains may look different on different screens. If you're particular on the color, we highly recommend getting stain samples you can examine in person. Email us at sales@podiumsdirect.com to request your free stain samples.

100% USA Made Product

This piece is 100% handcrafted and assembled in Missouri, USA. Buying this piece supports a small American manufacturer that's been in business since 1982 and stands behind every product with a lifetime guarantee.

More Questions?

If you have any other questions or concerns about this workstation or anything else in our catalogue, please don't hesitate to reach out by phone or email:

✉️ sales@podiumsdirect.com 

☎️ 800-421-9678


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