OFFICE NEWS

A-L Shelving System by Heron Parigi

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Heron Parigi

A-L module concept shelving system is built up from a series of aluminium �easels� and planes with stainless steel finishing. The unique concept is housed on stainless steel runners, which permit user to slide the planes horizontally to desired effect. Planes can be positioned vertically at 9 cm intervals. Design: Heron Parigi. The official presentation of A-L system will be at Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2008.

AluMedic Chair by Wagner

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Wagner

Wagner launched a special AluMedic chair with aluminium parts and first-class-quality napa leather in combination with breathable mesh fabrics.

Shade by Abstracta

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

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Shade is a decorative but discrete table screen. It is made from white lacquered MDF with wave or rectangular shaped felt surface. Felt is available in brown, purple or black. Shelves are available as accessories. Shape is designed by Nina Jobs for Abstracta. The product will be presented at Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2008.

Sense by Abstracta

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

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Sense is a product range with a soft expression, developed to fit the modern conference and education space. The products are made from bent glass and moulded wood. The range contains writing board, mobile writing board, showcase and hutch cabinet. The frame is made from ash veneer and the glass is either in black, optic white or clear glass. It is designed by Stefan Borselius for Abstracta. The product will be presented at Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2008.

Pronto by Abstracta

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Abstracta

Pronto is a communication- and compartment system for the modern meeting room. The range contains cabinets and glass boards in different kind of colours and materials, which can be combined to various creative solutions. It is designed from Anya Sebton for Abstracta. The product will be presented at Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2008.

NetMedic Chair by Wagner

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

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Wagner launched the NetMedic chair. The backrest is with breathable mesh covering; the height is adjustable by up-and-down system. The moulded seat is with integrated seat depth adjustment, optional with seat angle adjustment. On request the chair can have a gaslift with special deep spring suspension. It has point-synchro-mechanism with extra big opening angle, lockable in 5 positions, tension individually adjustable to the body weight by side gear. It can be with height adjustable armrests, width adjustable by easy-clip-system or in addition with radial- and depth adjustable soft pads for arms or with 360� rotatable soft pads for arms.

Fly Office System by Babini

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

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The latest Fly bench system from Babini is distinguished for light and clear surfaces. The system is suitable for larger layout projects. Fly offers many configuration opportunities thanks to the melamine worktops, available in white, light oak or wengе finishes and the metal structure, white or aluminium for the operative system and chrome plated for the executive one. Glazed worktops are also an interesting option for Executive Offices, available in white, black and red finishes.

Alumi by Abstracta

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Abstracta

Alumi is a flexible freestanding screen for the office as well as for public areas. It is designed by Nina Jobs for Abstracta. The product will be presented at Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2008.

Vanguardia Building by Gonzalo Mardones

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Images: Andres Munez
The latest project of arch. Gonzalo Mardones, finished a few weeks ago. Vanguardia office building is located in the Business City of Santiago, Chile. Here is what the architect explains about the project: �This interior is the soul of the building. The cubic volume is open by means of a six storey high crack. This void that all the levels balconies are open towards, is protected by a kind of great vertical �grapevine� controlling the afternoon sun. The interior space also receives vertical light and diagonal light through a series of skylights, which rotate around their own axis.�

Riola Chair by Zueco

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

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In conference rooms, Zueco Riola chair guarantees that all the participants will enjoy comfort and freedom of movement - not just the chairman. That\'s why Zueco Riola deliberately encourages people to sit opposite one another, on an equal basis. And that\'s also why the design of the revolving chair and cantilever models is not based on a conventional revolving office chair. Design: Martin Ballendat for Zueco.

Of Course Chair by Sitland

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

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Of Course chair is part from Arte�S Collection of Sitland. It is a timeless classic of gentle lines. It owns a strong personality and grants the highest comfort. Precious leathers and matching with technical fabrics proposed with handmade accuracy make this chair an object of great appeal. Design: Dorigo Design.▪

Delta Executive Collection by Methis

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

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Delta Executive is the collection of executive office furniture created by Methis and features a wealth of stylish and extremely eye-catching furnishing solutions.

Elbaite Set by Filippo Sibau

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

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Filippo Sibau�s Elbaite set is composed from a table, a chair and an armchair. The table has a base in Beech multilayer American walnut veneered, and the top is in MDF American walnut veneered. The structure of the chair and armchair is multilayer lighten poplar, American walnut veneered and real leather upholstery. Design: Elisa Finotto. The set will be exhibited at Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2008.

Spirit Air Chair by Sitland

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

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Spirit air chair is part from Arte�S Collection of Sitland. The back, made of an elastic transparent membrane, assures a unique comfort coupling with the precious upholsteries of the seat, exalting the value of this object of contemporary design. Design: Baldanzi & Novelli.

Sit.it Chair by Sitland

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Sitland

Sit.it chair is part from Arte�S Collection of Sitland. Manufacturing precision and charming design are the main ingredients of Sit.it, a classical modern where you may sense the passion and the technique that the designers matched with great ability. Design: Sergio Bellin & Dorigo Design.

CEOO by EOOS with red dot award

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Walter Knoll

CEOO by EOOS for Walter Knoll received the red dot design award 2008 honourable mention. A masterly soloist: the new EOOS Headoffice explains the essential in an unconventional way. Majestically combined bodies in elongated forms have a powerful aura. Architectural structures are the result, conveying an air of trust, competence and far-sightedness � just like the bridge of a ship.▪

Hip Up Chair by Ares

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Ares

Hip Up chair by Ares has a steel chrome-plated frame, light and pristine, provides support for the seat and the back without actually dominating them. The coloured parts seem to float in space, lending themselves to a multitude of uses and functions.

Robust and ergonomic, more so than appearance would suggest, these chairs are not only ideal for young environments, but also offer a solution for more important settings.

Hip Up Table by Ares

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Image: Ares

Hip Up table by Ares is a folding table with locking wheels, which can be used on a variety of occasions. It is useful for furnishing conferences or educational settings.

Designed for easy storage and re-use, it combines flexibility with the comfort and durability of a normal fixed table.

Catifa 60 Chair by Lievore, Altherr, Molina for arper

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Arper will present at Salone Internazionale del Mobile a new model that adds to the appeal of the wide Catifa range. It retains the sinuous, delicate lines of Catifa 70 but uses a new, slimmer shell that makes for greater practicality. Catifa 60, available in three heights (low, medium and high) was conceived for boardrooms, offices and conference halls. Design: Lievore, Altherr, Molina.

Green Chair by Sitland

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

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Green chair is a new entry in Sitland�s collection. The chair is moulded with the technology \"Air Moulding\". It is the perfect chair for everyday use; it is light, resistant, stackable and it is possible to connect one chair to the other by means of a ganging device. Green is entirely recyclable and self-extinguish. Design: Baldanzi & Novelli. The chair will be presented at Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2008.

Herman Miller with ICFF Editors\' Award for Body of Work

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Images: Herman Miller

Herman Miller for the Home celebrated the launch of its Lifework Portfolio at the 2008 International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) with an ICFF Editors\' Award for Body of Work. The Lifework Portfolio includes five signature desks and multiple storage units designed by four award-winning design firms - Blu Dot, Industrial Facility, Kaiju Studios and Korb+Korb. The Eames desk and Nelson swag leg desk also are included in the collection.▪

Contessa Chair by Teknion

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Teknion

Teknion introduced the Contessa chair. \"Smart Operation\" allows the user make quick and easy adjustments from the seated position. Fully featured task chair suitable for image, health and comfort minded office workers; a comfortable mesh chair with flair and superior ease of adjustment. For certain image areas including boardrooms, executive and managerial offices within the Bell facilities, the Contessa would be an ideal high quality and ergonomically correct solution. Contessa was designed by the well-respected Italian car designer Giugiaro.

Revo Collection by Manerba

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Images: Cavalleri

To give rise to a measured, efficient workspace that is also comfortable, bears the stamp of well-being, and has the tactile and visual harmoniousness typical of a domestic environment is the challenge accepted by Revo, the new collection of executive furnishings designed by Giovanni Giacobone and Massimo Roj of Progetto CMR for Manerba.▪

The New Elle System by Emmegi Makes Waiting Enjoyable

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Massimo Gardone; Andrea Pancino

Elle System by Emmegi is a padded chair system that enhances the qualities of its ad hoc designed rotation and spring devices. Its elegant shape, with refined upholstery and simple frames, expresses the design philosophy of Luca Nichetto with Stefano Bottino. Personality and coherent design enable the chairs in the Elle System to leave their mark in their areas of use: offices, waiting rooms and homes.▪

AllWays Office System by Haworth with Australian International Design Mark

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Standards Australia
The AllWays office system by Haworth Australia was awarded with Australian International Design Mark in recognition of good design. AllWays is a comprehensive solution offering every furniture element required to create a complete workplace furniture solution � desk, storage, power solution, screen and work accessories. Each AllWays furniture element share one unified visual and functional language, and are designed to combine compatibly with one another in many different ways, and yet maintain visual cohesiveness, ergonomics and economic use of parts.

Task Air Office System with AIDA 2008

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Images: Standards Australia

The Task Air office system by UCI was awarded with Australian International Design Mark in recognition of good design. Task Air provides the ability to deliver fresh air into the breathing zone of the office worker through the screen of their workstation. Delivering air into the workstation area has long been recognised as having advantages over generalised ceiling delivery. The UCI Task Air system is unique due to its invisible delivery of air through an otherwise conventional, demountable workstation screen. No pipes, no extra ducts, the only additional material being the diffusers delivering the air.

Della Rovere and Karim Rashid Overturned the Concept of Office Living

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The brand new office furniture collection Uno e Zero is the result of the successful collaboration between Della Rovere and Karim Rashid. �We have overturned the concept of office living,� states Roberto Forni, General Manager of Della Rovere. Design, elegance and functionality characterise the new project, which is distinguished by the use of materials, which are absolutely original in the office furniture industry. �Karim Rashid�s exponentially enhances our presence on the international market, amplifying one of our strong points: combining design and research,� says Forni.▪

LAU � Furnishing Solution for the �3rd Space�

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Image: FauvelKhan

LAU is a new solution for the problem of �3rd space�- the area between work and home. Infinitely customisable, it allows for a more personal hot-desking experience and encourages workers to interact with colleagues more readily, increasing productivity. The mobile office LAU is a work of the young designer Luke Khan.▪

Functionality & Design in the Ego Collection by Della Rovere

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Della Rovere
The office system Ego is among the new exclusive proposals by Della Rovere. It is designed by Marco Amedeo Olmeda. In designing, it must be understood that, more and more, technology is at the service of the �work world� with a natural repercussion on resulting quality of life. The language chosen, which makes the bearing structure clearly visible, stems from the conviction that it must communicate solidity, stability and conceptual constructive technology without negating the aesthetic values, where the finishes are the real distinctive defining characteristics, the shapes of the tops adapt to needs and, at the same time, offer the opportunity of use/aggregation creating a system/group or a single workstation.

Client, a New Multi-Functional Table Range from Wiesner Hager

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Images: Wiesner Hager Client is a new multi-functional table range from Wiesner Hager. With a vast choice of formats and versions, Client table can be specifically adapted to a given architecture and purpose. The multilevel surfaces and innovative wave slot-in elements mean that this new table range really integrates with its environment providing a more three-dimensional solution for office planning, where people can lounge, sit or stand. Design: Dustin A. Tusnovics.▪

2d3d Group Tables by Formtank

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Images: Formtank
The London-based furniture company Formtank launches the 2d3d Group of tables at the 100% Design Exhibition in London this September. The company is promising an exciting new era for the corporate world and the arrival of a new coffee table for our homes. �Boardroom tables are often dull, insipid and uninteresting� 2fold is none of these. It�s intelligent, bold, stunning!� � say from Formtank. George Rice designs the table series.▪