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  While we often focus on the practical and environmental aspects of office furniture, there is no doubt that furniture design at its highest level is an art form. The folks we mention here didn’t all design office furniture, but their aesthetics have impacted the look and feel of both offices and office design for decades. Let’s take a closer look at some of the pioneers in the furniture industry and why their craft is still relevant today. Charles and Ray Eames Charles and Ray Eames are two of the most influential furniture designers of the 20th century. They have contributed to the development of the modernist movement, which emphasized clean lines, simple forms, and functional design. The couple’s most famous work is the Eames Lounge Chair, which was first introduced in 1956. The chair is still in production today and is a favorite of design enthusiasts all over the world. The Eameses also designed a wide range of other furniture, including tables, chairs, and storage units. Th...

  Office cubicle systems and modern office workstations have changed a lot from their predecessors of the 60s and 70s, with an increasing sense of style, collaboration, and employee wellness over saving space. The latest in this office wellness offering is the active workstation. Here’s what it’s all about, from our NJ commercial office furniture team. What Is an Active Office Workstation? This is a category that includes commercial office furniture that is designed to support healthy activity and wellness in the office. This includes treadmill desks, sit-stand desks, ergonomic workstations, and ergonomic chairs. The Importance of Employee Wellness Employee wellness is a huge trend right now, and it’s easy to see why. When employees are healthy and comfortable, absenteeism due to illness and injury decreases, engagement and productivity increases, and employees feel more valued by the organization. Of course, active workstations are just one part of a compre...

The rise of coworking spaces is set to continue, with around  5.1 million workers  forecast to utilize these spaces by 2022. This new global trend reflects the way modern businesses are evolving, ensuring that they tap into the biggest possible pool of talent by offering flexibility in terms of work hours, work environments, and even geography. As the industry grows, so coworking ventures seek new niches to give their clients more tailored services – and one niche is the rising trend that is the women-only coworking space. Here’s some insight into this trend from  our NJ office design team . Why Women-Only?  It’s natural for men to feel a little left out of this trend, but it’s not about creating an exclusive space. It’s all about creating a space that is designed to effectively meet the needs of women in the workplace. This is an area where modern workplaces have notoriously struggled to achieve these inclusive goals, and coworking spaces are a unique...

It’s the New Year! Which means it’s time to take a look at the different trends and  modern office design  ideas shaping the office design industry. One of the most interesting and exciting trends that are set to make a huge impact in 2020 is resimercial office design. Our contemporary office furniture company has briefly talked about this trend in previous articles. Here’s a more in-depth look at this trend as well as why it’s becoming so popular. What Is Resimercial Office Design?  Office design is shaped around the office culture and what we want from the workplace for our clients and employees. In the past, offices have been designed for the following purposes:          To overwhelm and intimidate (think of the grand old law firms and banks),            To be a hive for employee activity (think of the beehive-like cubicle farms of the recent past), and            Even ...

The tax season is near. And, it’s  always  a good idea to start your business tax planning early. Here’s some insight into how to depreciate your  corporate office furniture , and why it’s a great idea to claim this furniture on your taxes. Get to Know the Rules  Firstly, you can only deduct the amount you spend on  modern office furniture  for your business. This is especially important for the owners of a small or home-run business to remember. An item must be used more than 50% of the time for business purposes to qualify. That being said, there’s a lot of furniture and equipment that you can claim for. This can include modern office workstation desks and modular office workstation furniture as well as computers, printers, shelving, carpets, and filing cabinets. Why Should I Depreciate Office Furniture on My Taxes?  It takes a little more work for you or your tax specialist. But, it’s worth it because you receive a tax deducti...

In recent years, tech companies have been dominating the  innovative office design  industry, demonstrating how innovation and creativity can create a high-performance workplace. Here is some inspiration from some of the most noteworthy tech offices from around the world. Airbnb USA Headquarters Airbnb has transformed the short-term rental industry and how we see our homes. So, it should be no surprise that it’s changing how we see offices too. Their San Francisco office was designed by the company’s Environments Team and local architects to create a truly unique space. The revitalization of this building meant bringing in as much natural light as possible through the original glass structure, stripping the building down to its core. As a global company, the building has a global theme, with different spaces including cafes, building floors, and meeting rooms reflecting different cities and countries around the world. Dropbox The new Sydney offices for Dro...