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A modular office cubicle system includes multiple vertical members each having lower ends designed to rest on a floor. Multiple horizontal members extend between the vertical members such that the vertical and horizontal members cooperate to form a skeletal work cubicle at least partially surroundin

A modular office cubicle system includes multiple vertical members each having lower ends designed to rest on a floor. Multiple horizontal members extend between the vertical members such that the vertical and horizontal members cooperate to form a skeletal work cubicle at least partially surrounding a work area. Structural connection fittings removably interconnect the horizontal members with the vertical members. Removable and replaceable polymerized sheathing surrounds at least some of the vertical members and some of the horizontal members. A generally planar work top may be supported by some of the members in a generally horizontal position.

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1. A modular office cubicle system, comprising:a plurality of vertical members each having lower ends configured to rest on a floor;a plurality of horizontal members extending between the vertical members such that the vertical and horizontal members cooperate to form a skeletal work cubicle adapted

1. A modular office cubicle system, comprising:a plurality of vertical members each having lower ends configured to rest on a floor;a plurality of horizontal members extending between the vertical members such that the vertical and horizontal members cooperate to form a skeletal work cubicle adapted to at least partially surrounding a work area;structural connection fittings removably interconnecting the horizontal members with the vertical members; andremovable and replaceable polymerized sheathing surrounding at least one of the plurality of vertical members and some of the plurality of horizontal members;a generally planar work top supported by some of the horizontal and vertical members in a generally horizontal position. 2. The modular office cubicle system according to claim 1, wherein the horizontal and vertical members define a plurality of generally vertical framed areas, the system further comprising a plurality of infill panels, each infill panel being supported in one of the framed areas and having an area which substantially consumes the framed area in which it is supported. 3. The modular office cubicle system according to claim 1, further comprising a cabinet suspended from some of the horizontal and vertical members. 4. The modular office cubicle system according to claim 1, wherein the lower ends of each of the vertical members has a caster. 5. The modular office cubicle system according to claim 1, wherein each of the horizontal and vertical members are hollow metal tubes. 6. The modular office cubicle system according to claim 5, wherein each polymerized sheathing has an interior diameter equal to or greater than the outer diameter of the metal tube it covers and extends the length of the tube it covers. 7. The modular office cubicle system according to claim 5, wherein at least one of the structural fittings comprises a slip-in fitting having a base with a radiused end surface matching the outer diameter of the polymerized sheathing covering one of the tubes, the fitting further having an engagement member extending from the base, the engagement member configured to engage the inner diameter of one of the tubes. 8. The modular office cubicle system according to claim 7, wherein the slip-in structural fitting further comprises a connector operable to connect the fitting to one of the tubes such that the end surface mates with the outer diameter of the sheathing covering the tube. 9. The modular office cubicle system according to claim 7, wherein the base of the slip-in structural fitting has an outer diameter substantially the same as the outer diameter of the polymerized sheathing covering the tube engaged by the engagement member. 10. The modular office cubicle system according to claim 7, wherein the engagement member comprises a pair of engagement fingers shaped to fit into the inner diameter of the tube engaged by the engagement member. 11. The modular office cubicle system according to claim 5, wherein at least one of the structural fittings comprises a slip-on fitting having an inner diameter greater than or equal to the outer diameter of the polymerized sheathing covering one of the tubes. 12. The modular office cubicle system according to claim 11, wherein the slip-on structural fitting further comprises a set screw operable to press against the polymerized sheathing or the tube such that the fitting grips the sheathing and the tube. 13. A modular office cubicle system, comprising:a plurality of vertical members each having lower ends configured to rest on a floor;a plurality of horizontal members extending between the vertical members such that the vertical and horizontal members cooperate to form a skeletal work cubicle at least partially surrounding a work area;structural connection fittings removably interconnecting the horizontal members with the vertical members; andremovable and replaceable polymerized sheathing surrounding at least one of the plurality of vertical members and some of the pl urality of horizontal members; andthe horizontal and vertical members defining a plurality of generally vertical framed areas, the system further comprising a plurality of infill panels, each infill panel being supported in one of the framed areas and having an area which substantially consumes the framed area in which it is supported. 14. The modular office cubicle system according to claim 13, wherein one or more of the infill panels comprise fabric covered panels. 15. The modular office cubicle system according to claim 13, wherein one or more of the infill panels comprise mesh panels. 16. The modular office cubicle system according to claim 13, wherein one or more of the infill panels comprise sound absorption panels. 17. The modular office cubicle system according to claim 13, further comprising a generally planar worktop supported by some of the horizontal and vertical members in a generally horizontal position. 18. The modular office cubicle system according to claim 13, wherein each of the horizontal and vertical members are hollow metal tubes. 19. The modular office cubicle system according to claim 18, wherein each polymerized sheathing has an interior diameter equal to or greater than the outer diameter of the metal tube it covers and extends the length of the tube it covers. 20. The modular office cubicle system according to claim 18, wherein at least one of the structural fittings comprises a slip-in fitting having a base with a radiused end surface matching the outer diameter of the polymerized sheathing covering one of the tubes, the fitting further having an engagement member extending from the base, the engagement member configured to engage the inner diameter of one of the tubes. 21. The modular office cubicle system according to claim 20, wherein the slip-in structural fitting further comprises a connector operable to connect the fitting to one of the tubes such that the end surface mates with the outer diameter of the sheathing covering the tube. 22. The modular office cubicle system according to claim 20, wherein the base of the slip-in structural fitting has an outer diameter substantially the same as the outer diameter of the polymerized sheathing covering the tube engaged by the engagement member. 23. The modular office cubicle system according to claim 20, wherein the engagement member comprises a pair of engagement fingers shaped to fit into the inner diameter of the tube engaged by the engagement member. 24. The modular office cubicle system according to claim 18, wherein at least one of the structural fittings comprises a slip-on fitting having an inner diameter greater than or equal to the outer diameter of the polymerized sheathing covering one of the tubes. 25. The modular office cubicle system according to claim 24, wherein the slip-on structural fitting further comprises a set screw operable to press against the polymerized sheathing or the tube such that the fitting grips the sheathing and the tube. 26. Modular office furniture, comprising:a plurality of horizontal and vertical members having ends which are coupled with fittings to create a skeletal work area;wherein some or all of the horizontal and vertical members are covered with polymeric sheathing; anda cabinet suspended from the horizontal and vertical members. 27. Modular office furniture, comprising:a plurality of horizontal and vertical members having ends which are coupled with fittings to create a skeletal work area;wherein some or all of the horizontal and vertical members are covered with polymeric sheathing;the sheathing is co-extensive with the member being covered; andthe fitting covers a portion of the sheathing. 28. Modular office furniture comprising:a plurality of horizontal and vertical members having ends which are coupled with fittings to create a skeletal work area;wherein some or all of the horizontal and vertical members are covered with polymeric sheathing;the sheathing is shorter than the member being covered; andt he fitting is relieved so that the sheathing is flush with an outer surface of the fitting. 29. A modular office cubicle system, comprising:a plurality of vertical members each having lower ends configured to rest on a floor, said vertical members including a first, a second, and a third corner member;a plurality of horizontal members extending between the corner member such that the vertical and horizontal members cooperate to form a back wall and a side wall that meet at an angle;structural connection fittings removably interconnecting the horizontal embers with the corner members; andremovable and replaceable polymerized sheathing surrounding at least some of the corner members and some of the plurality of horizontal members. 30. A modular office cubicle system, comprising:a first side partition comprising;a first pair of vertical members positioned generally parallel to each other and spaced apart by a first distance;a first plurality of spaced apart generally parallel horizontal members extending between the first pair of vertical members;structural connection fittings removably interconnecting the horizontal members in the first plurality with the first pair of vertical members;a second side partition comprising;a second pair of vertical members positioned generally parallel to each other and spaced apart by a second distance;a second plurality of spaced apart generally parallel horizontal members extending between the second pair of vertical members;structural connection fittings removably interconnecting the horizontal members in the second plurality with the second pair of vertical members;a back wall comprising a pair of spaced apart generally horizontal members extending between one of the vertical members in the first pair and one of the vertical members in the second pair; andremovable and replaceable polymerized sheathing surrounding at least some of the vertical members and some of the horizontal members. 31. The modular office cubicle system according to claim 30, further comprising:a side wall extending from and aligned with the first side partition, the side wall comprising:a vertical corner member spaced from the first side partition; anda pair of horizontal members extending between the first side partition and the vertical corner member; anda front wall extending from the corner member at an angle to the side wall, the front wall being generally parallel to the back wall, the front wall comprising:a vertical end member spaced from the corner member; anda pair of horizontal members extending between the end member and the corner member.