Lockers Overview — Every Type, Application & Configuration
Lockers aren't one thing. They're wall banks in corporate corridors, freestanding islands in open offices, end-caps at workstation benches, and gear storage in police stations. Modern Office Systems designs and installs locker programs across every sector — from Fortune 500 headquarters to university campuses to healthcare facilities. Mechanical locks or networked smart lockers. Every configuration.
Locker programs installed at
MMoser Associates · New York City — White laminate locker wall integrated into the open-plan floor plate alongside hot-desking benches. Lockers sit flush with the workspace — not bolted to a corridor wall — because Modern Office Systems designs programs that belong in the room. PIN keypad access throughout.
Easily Transferred to Any Environment
Modern Office Systems builds locker programs that travel. The same laminate platform that produces a wall bank for a Manhattan financial firm also configures into gear lockers for a police precinct, day-use lockers for a university library, and specimen storage for a hospital. One vendor. Every environment.
Whether you need 20 lockers in a breakroom alcove or 2,000 across a multi-floor corporate campus, MOS designs the right configuration for the space — then specifies, sources, and installs it.
Get a Locker ConsultationWhat Modern Office Systems Does
Most locker companies sell a product. Modern Office Systems builds a program. We work with facilities directors, interior designers, project managers, and corporate real estate teams to design the right locker configuration for the space — then specify, source, and install it with white-glove precision.
We sell lockers without wires and lockers with networks. We sell single-shelf units and floor-to-ceiling storage walls. We sell lockers for personal storage in hybrid workplaces and gear lockers for police precincts. The common thread: every program is designed for the specific space, specified with the right lock technology, and installed by a team that has done this for 40 years.
When your program crosses into fully connected smart lockers — app-based access, real-time dashboards, enterprise software integration — our sister company Modern Smart Lockers is the specialist.
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Applications
The right locker program looks different in a corporate office than it does in a hospital, a university, or a police station. Modern Office Systems designs programs suited to each — matching durability, finish, configuration, and lock technology to the environment.
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Police precincts, fire stations, and emergency services have requirements that go well beyond the corporate locker program — duty belt storage, body armor, gear bags, weapons access control, and configurations that hold up to shift-after-shift daily use. Modern Office Systems has installed programs in precincts and fire stations across the country.
Configurable personal storage built for precinct and station environments — deep enough for gear, durable enough for daily law enforcement use.
Full-height locker banks sized for gear bags, body armor, and duty equipment. Installed at Skokie PD and departments across the country.
Perforated door lockers provide airflow for gear that needs to breathe between shifts — standard in police and fire environments where equipment is stored daily.
Locker banks with integrated pull-out benches — giving officers a place to gear up without consuming additional floor space in the locker room.
Athletics & Recreation
Athletic locker rooms demand more than standard storage — they need custom configurations for helmets, pads, and gear, built-in charging, and finishes that reflect the program's identity. Modern Office Systems designs athletic locker programs for universities, professional facilities, and recreation centers.
Pictured: University of Louisville Cardinals baseball locker room.
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The configuration you choose depends on your floor plate, available wall footage, occupancy model, and program type. Most programs use a combination — wall banks in corridors, islands in open plan, end-caps at workstations. Modern Office Systems designs the right mix for your specific space.
Most Space-Efficient
Mounted along perimeter walls, utility cores, and corridors — wall banks use linear wall footage that would otherwise sit empty. Available in 2-, 3-, and 4-tier configurations for different density and height needs.
Open Plan Favorite
Double-sided freestanding islands stand in the open plan and provide storage from both faces. They create natural space division and visual interest without consuming perimeter wall space. Counter-height or full-height.
Integrated Design
Lockers that cap the ends of workstation benching runs — putting storage exactly where employees already are. Utilizes typically wasted space and integrates lockers into the workstation layout itself.
Space Division
Full-height or counter-height locker runs positioned to divide the open floor plan into distinct zones — neighborhoods, team areas, or department boundaries. Functional storage that also shapes the space.
Multi-Function
Locker programs that combine personal storage with incoming mail slots, outgoing mail collection, and package delivery lockers — reducing front desk overflow and giving employees secure, 24/7 access to deliveries.
Lock Technology
Most locker programs don't need smart lockers. Many of the most sophisticated enterprise programs at major financial firms run on mechanical combination or PIN keypad locks. Modern Office Systems recommends the right technology for your specific program — no upselling to technology you don't need.
No batteries. No power. No IT. Employees set their own combination or use a physical key. Industry-standard brands — Ojmar, Digi — have decades of reliability in enterprise environments. Best for permanently assigned programs.
Lowest cost · Zero infrastructure · Ideal for permanent assignment
Electronic access without network connectivity. Employees set a personal PIN each day or use a permanent code. The most popular choice for hybrid day-use programs — no IT integration, easy employee experience, battery-powered.
No IT required · Most popular for hybrid · Supports day-use programs
Employees tap their existing corporate badge to access their locker. No extra credential to carry. Compatible with HID, Mifare, and most enterprise access control systems. Can log access events for compliance-sensitive environments.
Uses existing badge · Enterprise-ready · Optional event logging
App-based mobile access. Remote admin release. Utilization analytics and policy support via StorIQ. Integration with ServiceNow, Active Directory, and workplace management platforms. This is where our sister company Modern Smart Lockers takes over.
Not sure which tier is right for your program? Modern Office Systems walks you through the decision in your initial consultation — no obligation to commit to a technology until you're confident in the choice.
200+ Laminate Finishes
The best locker program is one that doesn't look like a locker program — it looks like it belongs. Modern Office Systems offers 200+ laminate finishes spanning wood tones, solids, textures, and architectural patterns. We bring physical samples to your office so your design team can approve under real lighting before any order is placed.
With 200+ laminate options spanning wood tones, solids, textures, and high-gloss finishes, MOS brings physical samples to your office so your design team can approve under real lighting — before any order is placed.
Most locker programs at Modern Office Systems use mechanical or PIN keypad locks — and that's exactly right for most organizations. But when your workplace needs app-based access, utilization analytics, IT asset exchange lockers, or integration with enterprise platforms like ServiceNow or Active Directory, that's Modern Smart Lockers.
MSL is our sister company — the connected locker specialist. Many clients work with both: MOS designs and installs the physical locker program; MSL delivers the technology layer on top.
Why Modern Office Systems
40 years. 500+ installs. Fortune 500 clients who come back for every new office.
Mechanical combination, PIN keypad, RFID badge, mobile app, networked smart lock — we specify the right technology for your program and budget. No upselling to technology you don't need and won't use.
Wall banks, islands, end-caps, zone dividers, movable walls — we design the right mix for your specific floor plate. Not a catalog selection. A custom program designed for your space.
We work with your team to bring your vision to life — materials, colors, door styles, configurations, and hardware. Every program is designed around your space and your aesthetic, not a catalog selection.
When your program needs real-time dashboards, IT asset exchange, or enterprise software integration, Modern Smart Lockers picks up exactly where MOS leaves off — one family, full stack.
COI filings, freight elevator scheduling, union labor compliance, building management coordination — the logistics that derail other vendors are standard operating procedure for our project team.
Lead times vary by product and program complexity — we set expectations up front and communicate every milestone so your facilities director, project manager, and move coordinator can plan with total confidence.
Locker Gallery
A cross-section of locker installations across sectors, configurations, and finishes. Not renderings — actual programs designed and installed by Modern Office Systems.
New York Showroom
Our Midtown Manhattan showroom is the only place in the region where you can compare every lock type side by side, walk through full-height locker configurations in person, and work through materials and colors with our team. Most clients leave with a much clearer specification — and a much shorter decision timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
The full spectrum — from simple mechanical-lock wall banks to fully networked smart locker programs. Configurations include wall banks (2-, 3-, and 4-tier), freestanding islands, end-cap lockers, zone dividers, and movable storage walls. Applications span corporate offices, healthcare, universities, fitness centers, public safety, libraries, museums, and industrial facilities.
A locker island is a freestanding double-sided unit that stands in the open plan and provides storage from both faces. An end-cap locker is positioned at the end of a workstation benching run, integrating storage into the workstation layout itself. End-caps use otherwise wasted space and place storage at the point of use — exactly where employees sit.
Most programs — even at major financial firms and Fortune 500 headquarters — use mechanical combination or standalone PIN keypad locks, not fully networked smart lockers. The right choice depends on your program type (permanently assigned vs. day-use), your IT involvement appetite, and whether you need utilization analytics or remote management. We recommend the right technology for your program — not the most expensive option.
Modern Office Systems designs and installs the physical locker program — casework, finishes, configurations, and hardware. Modern Smart Lockers is our sister company specializing in connected, app-based, and IoT-enabled locker systems with real-time dashboards and enterprise software integrations. Many clients work with both together.
Industry data suggests 0.6–0.8 lockers per employee adjusted for peak occupancy. An office with 400 employees at 60% peak occupancy typically needs 160–200 lockers. We help calculate the right quantity in the initial consultation.
Lead times vary by product and program complexity — most standard programs run 6–10 weeks from signed order to completed installation. We provide a complete milestone schedule with every proposal so your facilities team and project manager can plan with confidence.
We visit your space, measure available zones, and deliver a complete specification package — finish samples, CAD layouts, lock recommendations, and pricing — at no cost. Most consultations are scheduled within one week.