Abstract: A top assembly for desks, tables, credenzas and similar items having a metal core and an outer covering of a thin hard laminated plastic. The thin hard laminated plastic covers the top surface of the metal core and is wrapped around the side and end walls and the undersurface edges thereof. The side and end walls of the metal core extend generally at right angles to the top surface thereof providing the top assembly with a squared planar appearance. The thin laminated plastic covering is unbroken by seams or metal rims along the side and end edges of the top assembly. The only portions of the laminated plastic covering that are slit or cut are at the corners of the top assembly and these portions are covered by metal caps.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for forming a top assembly for desks, tables, credenzas and similar items having a core and an outer layer of a thin hard laminated plastic sheet adhered to the core. The thin hard laminated plastic sheet covers the top surface of the core and is wrapped around the side and end walls and undersurface edges thereof. The laminated plastic sheet is unbroken by seams or rims along the side and end edges of the top assembly. In forming the top assembly, a one-piece thin hard laminated plastic sheet is adhered by cement to the top surface of the core and is positioned so that side and end portions of the laminated plastic sheet extend beyond the side and end edges of the top surface. A selected extending side or end portion of the laminated plastic sheet is heated to soften it and make it pliable.