[social or anti-social] Privacy Seating

High back seating provides acoustic, visual, and territorial privacy!

With the continuing trend of open-plan offices and a focus on collaboration, more informal spaces have emerged to include lounge seating that allow for brainstorming, collaboration, and heads-down work.  Still, whether working or socializing, some degree of privacy creates a more comfortable atmosphere.

Davis

Side by Side

Side by Side brings a limitless list of opportunities in modular office seating. Characterized by the smooth curvature of the chair design, this modern age office series creates new worlds of possibilities. The sleek style is uniform for every piece of this series. Side by Side is not designed in the image of other office furniture; Side by Side creates its own image.

Radius Meeting

From a simple single seat unit to a sweeping curved unit, Radius Lounge Series offers an extensive modular seating collection to fit any contemporary lounge environment. Soft round upholstery elevated by tubular steel legs creates a classic design statement. An extension of the Radius Lounge series, this high back version offers intimate seating in open areas. This design is exceptional for hotel lobbies, corporate lounges, student lounges, or any environment where additional privacy is preferred.

Dauphin

Atelier

With its distinctive channel stitching, Atelier provides an elegant, functional solution to privacy needs in an open office environment. Available in two heights, the walls provide an acoustical value through the reduction of noise. Optional power and data enable you to stay connected and powered up. Atelier sofas and benches are offered in 48" and 72" widths.

 

HiLine

HiLine is an unpretentious lounge that brings functional design together with privacy to create a dynamic space for people to connect. This seating line is available as a Bench, Bench with Backrest, or Bench with Backrest and Privacy Wall. Whichever model fits your particular needs, rest assured it will deliver a pleasant and agreeable place to meet through an inner spring seat cushion that provides superior comfort not easily found in today's commercial seating products

Enwork

Pixley

Pixley’s organic curves soften and adapt, defining space without separation. Mix colors, fabrics, textures, and styles for a fresh, organic ambiance. Use Pixley benches with backs to define space and add privacy. Include the Stadium Shelf to create a highly functional, multi-tiered collaboration solution. Power and USB charging options are right at hand.

 

Krug

Zola Privacy

Zola Privacy takes public seating and collaborative workspaces to a new level of function and sophistication. It’s a modern solution for modern people. Zola Privacy creates space that artfully accommodates groups, teams and multiple users with exceptional comfort and style. With three back heights (34”, 38” and 50”) in both curved and rectilinear forms, Zola offers almost unlimited configuration for a multitude of applications: reception spaces, waiting areas, meeting space, library settings, and more.

 

Martin Brattrud

Reveal

Designed by Brian Graham for lounge areas, casual work, and collaborative work settings, the Reveal Collection offers unlimited flexibility in seating and table configurations. The collection includes lounge chairs, ottomans, and sofas with low, mid, and high backs, Freestanding tables are available in varying heights, top shapes, sizes, and with a centered and off-set post.

 

Custom Banquettes

Custom built-in or freestanding options can create privacy and be a huge impact in any space.

[health & care] Healthcare Furnishings

Healthcare facilities need a little extra care when specifying furnishings!

Hospitals and clinics have a very broad clientele, not only their immediate patients, but also their friends and families.  Many situations require family to hunker down and stay a while.  For the products I represent, Krug is the gold standard in healthcare.  However, not all projects are created equal.  Ask the question if any of these features are required in the space:

Seat Height - an increased seat height will be easier for most body types and ages to get in and out of.  Generally, a height of 17" - 19" is a good bet.  Lower than that, and some folks may have a harder time.  If you decide a lower seat height is appropriate, be sure to include arms that can be used to assist the person when getting in and out of the chair.

Clean Outs - This is a space at the back of the seat that allows dirt, debris and liquid to fall to the floor for easy clean up and maintenance.  Many are designed into the seat, keeping aesthetics in mind.  This feature does not have to detract from your design.

Removable Covers & Replacement Components - Some manufacturers offer replacement seat and back covers for a more thorough cleaning.  The manufacturer may also offer major components to be field replaced.  Hospital waiting areas can receive a lot of ware and this feature can be a very cost effective solution if damage occurs.

Finish Durability - The Krug Enduraguard finish, a proprietary catalyzed varnish formulation, has been repeatedly shown, through independent laboratory testing, to be the industry leader in durability and abrasion resistance. The Krug finish looks better longer than competitors, and is uniquely suited to the demands of healthcare environments.

Anti Microbial - Many Krug wood surfaces come with a uniquely-formulated anti-microbial finish that inhibits the growth of molds and mildews. Surfaces coated in this finish will have reduced fungal growth, and spores from germs, microbes and bacteria will not multiply on the wood.  Facilities managers love this.  With the new healthcare laws in place, facilities do not receive payment if their patients get sick while under the facility's care.  Every clean surface matters.