Office Furniture Trends

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 to hard drives and the cloud instead.

On the other hand, demand has massively increased for furniture such as height adjustable standing desks, ergonomic office chairs, and meeting booths. As we reach the halfway point of 2024, people are more conscious of maintaining and improving their health than ever before, which has seen the office furniture world shift its focus to creating furniture that can promote a healthier culture in the office working world.

Height Adjustable Desks

Ergonomic Desks

Adjustable Standing Desks

Arguably the biggest of the office furniture trends to emerge of late, the height adjustable desk is undoubtedly improving the health of the modern office worker, by helping them to avoid being sedentary for long periods of time. Remaining physically inactive for long periods is proven to have adverse effects on a person’s physical and mental health.

The height adjustable desk allows a person to work while seated or standing, with its user switching between the two positions, allowing for better blood flow and circulation. This style of desk also promotes a more ergonomic and dynamic style of working, as well as a healthier posture.

Ergonomic Chairs

Ergohuman Chair

Ergonomic Office Chairs

Designed go hand-in-hand with the adjustable standing desk, ergonomic office chairs often come with lumbar support as well as height adjustability. These types of ergonomic features allow for more adjustability, support, and adaptability, in a world where we are always trying look after our health. Other features of more ergonomic chairs tend to be supportive mesh backrests, adjustable armrests, and various types of seat adjustment (depth adjustment, a tilt & lock mechanism, etc).

Meeting Pods

Meeting Booths

Acoustic Pods/Booths

Meeting pods, also known as booths, or acoustic booths are all names for what is essentially a small work area which is closed off from outside noise/interference. All the rage in modern office spaces, these booths allow for more privacy when working alone, or when conducting meetings.
A truly contemporary item, the meeting booth is designed with comfort, productivity, and sustainability in mind. They often feature acoustic panelled walls to keep distracting sounds out, cushioned seating for comfort, and power modules/data access points for practicality when working/conducting meetings.

Buy your modern adjustable desks, ergonomic office chairs, and meeting booths here at AOF! Visit one of our showrooms, call us on 0800 102 6844, or email [email protected] for more information.