We all know that the traditional office space has evolved to accommodate a more fluid and intuitive solution to productivity. Our Indesign In Focus list is fit for the shift in working behaviours across the commercial industry.
May 20th, 2019
As the modern workplace continues to evolve, so too does the furniture we use in it. Simple cubicles and generica desks are not enough to inspire and satisfy a workforce more privy and sensitive to design than ever. This list of contemporary office furniture is the remedy for the dull workplaces of the past. This is office furniture, in focus…
Moving Walls is made up of an A-frame whiteboard, powder coated in a unique, patented powder minimising the need for cleaning chemicals and the occurrence of memory or staining.
A freestanding structure that can be used to define work areas, Linea is a storage hub, a sound-break and an anchor point.
Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in 1953, Cavalletto is a modular system of stackable vertical elements and shelves. This versatile and functional system features Mangiarotti’s signature and timeless gravity joints in which shelves and drawer units can easily be interlocked. Cavalletto is made from birch plywood, available in natural or dark oak finishes and with optional storage units.
Setting the bar high is what this table does. Lockable castors make this movable work surface right at home in any flexible workspace. Adapt spaces to work where you need them, with the added bonus of increased ergonomics.
Characterised by a sophisticated design, with sleek lines and essential elegance, Dunas offers an extensive collection of chairs and armchairs of transversal use. Ultimate flexibility originates from the combination of two seat options, a chair or armchair, with a wide variety of bases, allowing endless possibilities of use in all types of contexts and spaces.
The Box Sofa provides a quiet and visually secluded cover from the surrounding noise and movement. Generally, this problem can be found in open-space offices and public spaces. The Box Sofa can also be used as a room divider and is available in different colours to match your interior.
This enchanting, handcrafted lamp has been shaped using traditional steam-bending techniques and is delicately polished and sturdily put together. It consists of a subtle cherry wood structure that holds an opal-shaped glass shade.
Work With Me (WWM) is a collection of flexible workspaces that screen you from sight and sound. Designed with a softer aesthetic and the ability to be customised, the collection consists of work pods, meeting booths, conference booths, work booths and lounge pods.
Balance Acoustic tiles are both beautiful and functional and will transform commercial interiors into calm, soft spaces. Once installed the timeless chamfered edges create shadow filled grid lines
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