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Versatile all-rounders: multipurpose to the office, buying local products or
furniture eating a vegan diet. And the working
Today, even individual pieces of office environment should also reflect this
furniture are increasingly multiflexible attitude. Manufacturers are therefore
and multifunctional. Recent examples increasingly focusing on recycling as well
include the Fundamentals cabinet system as environmentally friendly and certified
from Lande, or the benches and stools materials. For example, the new Green
in the 4SIX collection from SMV, which Eco chair, designed by Javier Mariscal and concept. To facilitate recycling, it is made
can be rearranged quickly and in many available from Spanish brand Mobles 114, entirely of steel and has no bolts or screws.
different ways. The models in the new is made entirely from recycled material and The yarn and felt backing used for the new
Pontis Hypa range from ASSMANN is itself also fully recyclable. The refined Shadowplay carpets by Ege Carpets have
Büromöbel, on the other hand, can be used and understated Arco collection of seating also been recycled and can be reused.
as desks, seminar tables or bistro tables. furniture from Cantarutti and the new
Thanks to their rechargeable batteries, Lina chair from Calligaris have received Green working environment: taking
the tables are height-adjustable, and their awards for their use of FSC®-certified inspiration from nature
tabletops can be positioned vertically to wood. Although still a vision of the future, Well-being is a key theme in today’s
serve as whiteboards. Thanks to magnetic Palmberg has designed a desk that is made office concepts, and studies show that
supports, the Stay Agile whiteboards entirely of locally sourced organic wood green plants and other natural features
from Swiss manufacturer Adeco are and feeds solar energy and the waste heat can be particularly beneficial. The trend
as flexible as their name suggests and generated by equipment (back) into the towards biophilic design is therefore set
can even be used as meeting tables. The electrical ecosystem in the workplace. to continue. Factors such as natural light,
new, multifunctional Slide table system vegetation or naturalistic design offer a
designed by the kaschkasch design studio Circular models: cradle-to-cradle in the contrast to technology and the hectic pace
for Renz is equally versatile – available office of urban life. Plants can also significantly
in various heights, infinitely adjustable Many office manufacturers have improve indoor air quality. So why not
and mobile thanks to castors. The Mudra committed to basing their product integrate greenery directly into office
universal stacking chair, developed by cycles on the cradle-to-cradle principle, furniture? Room dividers like Para Vert
Brunner in collaboration with designer marking a further decisive step towards from Brunner bring vertical planting into
Stefan Diez for offices, cafeterias or private sustainability. More and more companies the workplace, act as indoor air purifiers
homes, boasts a similar range of uses. are seeking certification to confirm and can be extended as required. New
their switch to ecofriendly production colour collections for the office, such
Naturally sustainable: eco-friendly models. The new Lino range of chairs as Pigment from Alvic or Cinque Terre
materials from Kinnarps, for example, conforms to Colours & Natural from Fantoni, which are
The climate crisis remains one of the the circular economy idea. It comprises inspired by colours from the natural world,
greatest challenges of our time and is only a few components, which can be also convey a sense of being close to nature.
playing an increasingly important role in easily disassembled, replaced, separated
new developments in the office industry. and recycled. The A22 stackable barstool, Cosy office furniture: the new at-home
Younger professionals in particular designed by Swedish designer Anya Sebton feeling
are striving to live sustainably, cycling for Lammhults, is based on a similar Even before the pandemic, work
was already increasingly freeing itself
from fixed locations. This trend has also
blurred the boundaries between design
for the office and the home. While homes
have become offices, offices are visibly
transforming into home-like feel-good
zones. Soft shapes and warm colours
define the new welcoming culture in
the world of work. Furniture ranges like
HomeLine from OKA combine office
functions with homely design. The latest
seating furniture – such as the ingLife
office chair from Japanese manufacturer
Kokuyo, the Alex lounge chair from
BOS Barcelona or the Pottolo chair
from French label Alki – also introduces
a touch of cosy comfort into the office
environment. With their elegant styling,
these pieces are suitable for both work
and home. Fun and playful designs, such

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