Abstract: A desk system has an operational configuration and a compact, storage/shipping configuration. The desk system comprises a platform that has leg engagement portion connected to an engagement surface of the platform. Each of at least two leg assemblies having platform engagement portions at their respective upper ends. The leg engagement portion and the platform engagement portions each having flanges shaped such that the flanges on the platform engagement portions can be installed in an unlocked position with the flanges of the leg engagement portion disengaged and moved to a locked position in which the flanges of the leg engagement portion engaged with the flanges of the platform engagement portions to form the interlock connections therebetween to secure the legs to the platform.