Martin McDonagh

One of the strongest purveying trends of late in London’s office culture, as well as in the world in general, is the penchant for all things sustainable. ‘Help save the world’, ‘recycle’, ‘be greener’, are all types of slogans we hear and see on a regular basis. So, we’ve decided to look at some of the most effective ways to source sustainable office furniture in London.

Since the corona virus and the resulting lockdowns, the number of people working from home or hybrid working (working part time in the office, and part time from home) has grown significantly all over the world. London is no different. There’s no doubt that home office furniture in London is a booming industry since the rise in popularity of home working, but what’s the best way to go about setting up your home office? We have five helpful tips for you.

As we enter the last quarter of 2024, we thought we’d look back at the most popular trends that have emerged within the world of office furniture in London. As with all industries in the modern era, styles and demands change quickly, so you might not be aware of some the latest movements to take the capital by storm.

A known and trusted brand since 1937, Vitra was originally founded by the entrepreneur, Willi Fehlbaum, and is now managed by his granddaughter, Nora. Vitra furniture designs are some of the most recognisable home and office furniture pieces ever, and they are licensed producers of highly revered Herman Miller, and Charles & Ray Eames furniture. Let’s look at some of their most iconic designs from over the years.

Many items in the world of office furniture can be samey, featureless, and unoriginal to the eye. It can be a barren landscape of boring desks and chairs, with little or nothing left to the imagination. However, if you know where to look and you have a keen eye, you will find rare hidden gems, niche items of specialist office furniture, and rare antiques.

One item that practically every single office worker in the world cannot do without is the humble office chair. Despite this, the average person probably doesn’t know where to begin when it comes to purchasing modern office chairs. That’s why this week we are discussing the most common types of modern office chairs.

If you’re in need of new office desks it can be tough to know which style to go for as there are so many variations. Although there are so many models to choose from in the modern day, we’ve boiled these choices down to three main categories for simplicity. These three main office desk styles cater for practically any type of modern office worker’s needs, so let’s begin the rundown!

If you’re thinking of moving offices, re-designing your current space, or just curious about furniture design, it’s good to know about the best brands in the designer office furniture world. These trusted designers and manufacturers have led the way for innovation in the industry for decades, so let’s discuss their best designs to understand why this is the case.

When purchasing office furniture, it can be difficult to get the look and feel that you want without paying tons of money for it. However, if you’re open to the second-hand office furniture market, you can find some real gems at a fraction of the cost of new. Let’s discuss the best ways to bag yourself some second-hand office furniture bargains.

Office Furniture Trends & Innovations As the office furniture industry frequently evolves, different office furniture trends naturally emerge to cater for changing needs and demands. One noticeably prominent change in recent times is the decline in the need for classic filing cabinets. Paperwork is now largely done via computers, so storage and filing of important documents has now switched...

In the Summer of 2002 a future giant of the office furniture world was born in a small village in South Wales (Hengoed). Starting as a small group focused on task and office chair manufacturing, the Orangebox furniture team has grown in size and expertise over the last 20 years, now with close to 500 employees in all.

Herman Miller was originally a businessman from West Michigan, wo helped his son-in-law, D.J. De Pree, buy the Michigan Star Furniture Company in 1923. The Michigan Star Furniture company soon became the world-renowned brand, Herman Miller. By the 1950s, the name had already become widely known as a market leader, an innovator, and still is today. With manufacturing facilities in the United States, China, Italy, and the UK, Herman Miller chairs can be found in over a hundred countries, and shows no signs of slowing down.