Businesses throughout the country depend on a neat and effective workstation. Whether it's a big corporate office or a tiny startup, the tone for success is much influenced by the furniture choice.

ATLANTA -- Break out the confetti and hang the streamers. The office cubicle turns 40 next year. Say what you will about the ubiquitous fabric-lined cube, but it's got staying power. Don't believe it?

I've had it with the modern-day open office: bright fluorescent lights; fish-bowl distracting conference rooms that always leaves you wondering who your manager is meeting with; long shared desks.