Handcrafted Solid Hardwood Lectern: The Counselor [CLR235]

A handcrafted solid hardwood lectern with the classic square raised-panel look, built for rooms where the furniture is expected to hold up to daily use and still look right. It suits a boardroom, an auditorium, a courtroom, a sanctuary, or a lecture hall equally well, which is why it is our best-selling hardwood podium.

The work surface is the part people notice after a week of use. It drops from angled to flat, so it holds lecture notes at a readable angle or takes a laptop level, and the whole surface lifts for access to the storage underneath.

KEY FEATURES

• Solid hardwood construction in oak, cherry, mahogany, or walnut
• Work surface drops from angled to flat, and lifts for storage access
• Fixed shelf inside the column for additional storage
• Grommets throughout for cable management
• Two hidden rear casters, so it tips and rolls rather than needing a lift
• MagMount hidden magnets in the top section for attaching a logo or seal
• Work surface 23.5"W x 16.5"D
• Free shipping
• 100% crafted and assembled in the USA

CHOOSING YOUR WOOD

This is the decision that moves the price. Same podium, same construction, four hardwoods:

The stains are not the same across the four woods, which catches people out. Cherry offers the widest range at six, and walnut only comes in natural or dark walnut, because the grain does the work on a walnut piece and a heavy stain buries it. If you have a finish in mind, pick the stain first and let it narrow the wood rather than the other way round.

Screens render wood tones badly. Ask us for samples before you commit if you are matching existing millwork or other furniture.

ADDING YOUR LOGO OR SEAL

The top section carries MagMount hidden magnets, so a logo or seal attaches without pins, screws, or visible hardware. That matters more than it sounds: the plaque can be removed or swapped without leaving holes in the wood, which is worth having in a room that hosts more than one organization, or when a seal gets redesigned a few years down the line.

Send artwork as a vector file with EPS included. Logo designs include up to three rounds of changes.

SIZE, DELIVERY, AND ASSEMBLY

Overall dimensions are 26.5"W x 22"D x 47.5"H and it weighs 83 lbs. That is a compact footprint for a full-size hardwood podium, so it works on a platform or a stage without dominating it.

This model arrives flat and needs assembly, though it is straightforward and takes no tools. If you would rather it arrive built, the Lift and Evolution models below ship fully assembled in a custom crate.

Lead time is approximately 6 to 8 weeks, since each one is made to your wood and stain.

THE COUNSELOR RANGE

Four versions of the same design, so you can add capability without changing the look of the room:

If several people of noticeably different heights will share the podium, the Lift is worth the difference. If one person uses it, the base Counselor is the right buy.

OPTIONS

• Custom logo or seal on the MagMount panel
• Protective Hydrotuff cover in black, blue, or maroon, a PVC-coated polyester that resists abrasion, punctures, and spills

Not sure which version suits your room? Tell us who uses the podium and how often it moves, and we will point you at the right one. See all handcrafted hardwood lecterns and podiums.