Office of the future "will only be a place where people come together" say Barber and Osgerby
We no longer need desks, say designers Ed Barber and Jay Osgerby, because the office of the future is more of a meeting place than a work environment. More
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Actiu launches "super stackable" office chair by Item Designworks
Dezeen promotion: the Whass office chair, created by Item Designworks for Spanish brand Actiu, is designed for flexible use. More
Wellbeing and noise concerns fuel "accelerating" trend for healthier office furniture
Soundproof pods, saddle-shaped chairs, adjustable-height desks and wobble boards were in abundance at Stockholm Furniture Fair last week, as privacy and wellbeing become essential aspects of office furniture design. More
SDI showcases WRKkit flexible office system as life-size kit of parts
Canadian design studio SDI has presented its WRKkit concept for adaptable offices at IDS Toronto, using a booth modelled on a giant DIY toy. More
David Chipperfield develops "casual" desk system for e15
British architect David Chipperfield has created a modular workstation, made using traditional joinery techniques, for German furniture company e15. More
Schimmel and Schweikle distort generic office chairs to create outsized furniture
Design Academy Eindhoven graduates Moreno Schweikle and Janne Schimmel create caricatures of office furniture by stretching and modifying standard designs. More
Grafeoiphobia is a furniture collection for desk-shy, bed-happy workers
Geoffrey Pascal has created a collection of office furniture that responds to the growing number of people working at home in their beds. More
Coalesse launches Sistema Lounge System in North America
Dezeen promotion: design brand Coalesse has launched a customisable lounge system by Spanish company Viccarbe in North America, offering an expanded range of options. More
10 office furniture designs that prove "the desk has had its day"
Offices furnished with rows of desks and swivel chairs are now a thing of the past, according to designers and brands exhibiting at this year's Orgatec furniture fair. Here are 10 new designs for today's more flexible workspaces. More
Office of 21st century is "wherever people happen to be" says Vitra
Dezeen promotion: designers Barber and Osgerby, Konstantin Grcic and Sevil Peach explore what the office of today looks like in an exhibition for furniture brand Vitra. More
Office furniture is in a "hybrid moment" says Jaime Hayon
Jaime Hayon says his Plenum furniture collection aims to be a hybrid between design for the home and the office, in this exclusive video interview Dezeen filmed at his studio in Valencia for Republic of Fritz Hansen. More
Anderssen & Voll designs Muuto's first ever high-back sofa
Danish brand Muuto has launched its first ever high-back sofa, which it says is designed to create private spheres within large open-plan offices. More
Eight of the best contemporary office furniture designs from NeoCon 2018
Dezeen's US editor Dan Howarth selects his highlights from this year's NeoCon furniture fair, which took place 11-13 June 2018 at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. More
Carl Hansen & Son launches first office furniture series by Brad Ascalon
Danish furniture company Carl Hansen & Son has released its first line of office furniture, building on its collection of heritage household pieces. More
Boss Design's Atom furniture collection designed for flexible workplaces, says Simon Pengelly
Designer Simon Pengelly and Boss Design's Mark Barrell explain how their new collection of office furniture can be used to create open and flexible workplaces, in this movie Dezeen produced for the brand. More
Flokk's HÅG Futu chairs designed to "seamlessly blend" into any working environment
Dezeen promotion: Norwegian furniture manufacturer Flokk has added two new Futu office chairs to its HÅG Task collection, which are designed to help workers stay alert and focused. More
Foster + Partners designs chair that facilitates focus work in public spaces
Foster + Partners has launched a chair with a tall enveloping form, to offer privacy to people working in busy spaces. More
Watch our talk with Bene on workplace design
Dezeen and office furniture brand Bene hosted a panel talk with Vienna-based designer Thomas Feichtner and WeWork design director Andy Heath about how workplace design is changing. More
Lucy Kurrein's modular sofa "rejects the conventional working environment"
Movable table tops for working at a laptop and hangers for storing coats can be incorporated into this modular sofa, created by British designer Lucy Kurrein for Offecct. More
Hay explores the creative workspace during Stockholm Design Week
Danish brand Hay has used its furniture and accessories to turn a Stockholm showroom into an office-like installation exploring the future of creative workspaces. More