Individuals, teams and brand-building demands and associations all compete for recognition in any company’s space. Increasingly, offices are balancing all three of these needs through a blend of new and recycled office furniture. The eclectic look is trending in many modern office spaces that house start-ups, co-working spaces and Internet companies.
Benefits of the Blend
- New, highly functional furniture offers clean lines and modern ergonomics to maximize productivity and wellness
- In reception areas, employee lounges and brainstorming areas, older furniture is being used as a focal point and hints at the creative luxury of a grandiose style
- Vintage chairs and coffee table nooks set on sound-absorbing Persian carpets or kilim rugs offer conversation and collaboration possibilities, especially when surrounded by surfaces that encourage capturing ideas and spontaneous contributions
The emphasis on collaboration supports the blend
- Wi-Fi is coupled with white boards or chalkboard surfaces in both casual and formal meeting rooms for a blend between modern and vintage
The blend of vintage and modern goes beyond furniture and floor coverings
- Large chandeliers from times past are being employed to provide a warmer, more diffuse glow in entryways and boardrooms
The sustainable nature of the vintage-modern blend can’t be ignored
- Vintage furniture is now being refinished and recovered to give the modern office a sense of history and continuity
