Salone del Mobile.Milano 2023: the hybrid, flexible office
Continuing our series on global trends in corporate design from Salone del Mobile 2023, in the section devoted to Workplace 3.0, we saw how corporate furniture makers are adapting by creating products for the new reality of flexible work. With the physical workplace split between home and office, corporate spaces have been reconfigured, requiring […]
Continuing our series on global trends in corporate design from Salone del Mobile 2023, in the section devoted to Workplace 3.0, we saw how corporate furniture makers are adapting by creating products for the new reality of flexible work.
With the physical workplace split between home and office, corporate spaces have been reconfigured, requiring new ways of using furniture as well: multifunctional and modular pieces, ergonomic design, removable covers and compact solutions.
Among the launches for lounge and relaxation areas, Arper introduced the Ralik line, a modular system of sofas, benches and poufs, plus side tables, with endless ways to use it. (photo 1 - featured)
The brand La Palma had already launched a similar line, Plus, which it brought back this year to meet current demand from the corporate sector: sofa and pouf modules at different heights. The upholstery is 100% removable for easier cleaning.
La Palma – Plus line
It also showed functional, compact products, such as the AP stools, which are light and comfortable for quick or informal meetings and nest together easily.
The phone booth is another product in growing demand. It offers a moment of individual privacy or accommodates small groups in open-plan areas or coworking spaces, a solution offered by Tecno and Fantoni.
Belgian brand Bulo created an ergonomic chair with a distinctive look, in both its design and its upholstery, shown here in velvet: it can move from the office to a home office without the typical look of corporate furniture.
Fantoni's new Panorama system, designed by UNStudio, is modular and flexible, with a range of solutions for collaborative spaces, informal meeting areas and individual workspaces, among others. It includes accessories for planters and hooks for coats and bags. It can even be fitted with louvers to control privacy or incoming light.
In our next and final article in this series, we'll talk about "Salone del Mobile.Milano 2023: employee well-being".
Stay tuned!
Frequently asked questions.
How does the furniture shown in Milan keep up with hybrid work?
The designs explore modular, multifunctional and compact pieces, with attention to ergonomics. The idea is to allow different uses in offices and in work spaces at home.
Read the full answerWhich modular solutions are highlighted?
The article presents Arper's Ralik line, with sofas, benches, poufs and side tables, and La Palma's Plus line. It also highlights Fantoni's Panorama system, designed by UNStudio, for individual work, collaboration and informal meetings.
Read the full answerWhat role do phone booths play in open-plan offices?
Phone booths offer a space for individual or small-group privacy in open-plan areas and coworking spaces. The article cites solutions from Tecno and Fantoni.
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