Abstract: A floor standing lectern includes a single, unitary, continuous shell formed of a plastic material and having an integral and continuous exterior wall comprised of top, front, side, rear and bottom walls which collectively enclose a hollow interior cavity. The top wall has a support surface to support a lecturer's notes, and a perimeter which substantially comprises a rounded edge joining the top wall to the side, front and rear walls. The front wall faces an audience, and has a height sized to extend substantially from the floor to at least the top wall. The front wall has a perimeter which substantially comprises a rounded edge joining the front wall to the opposite side walls.

Abstract: A durable one-piece portable podium that is lightweight, yet a full size executive type podium, of the type that is easily manufactured and recyclable. The lower portion of the podium has a toe kick (10) and a side connection indentation (12). The back of the podium contains a knee indentation (14) a middle shelf (16) and a top receptacle (18). The top desk (20) contains a pen trough (22) a front rise (24) a light visor (26) and side holds (28). The front of the podium contains an indented, front receptacle (30) that facilitates inserts of various materials, signs, speakers, etc., to customize the looks and or the performance of the podium.