Modern workplaces have ditched strict hierarchical layouts and have opted for open, flexible spaces and sometimes even include fun office furniture. Since the office is a place that most working individuals spend the majority of their time, it may as well be an environment that fosters fun, creative thinking and collaboration.
Meetings are still very much an important part of the workplace, but the way they are conducted has changed drastically over the last decade—instead of going to a designated meeting room, people can pick up and move to a meeting table with much greater ease. Now meeting tables are often combined with ping pong tables or swingsets to encourage out-of-the-box thinking and impromptu brainstorming sessions.
When it comes to working individually in terms of fun office furniture, playful pods offer a much better alternative to being stuck in a cramped cubicle.
38 Fun Office Furniture Pieces
From Brainstorm-Inducing Nests to Playful Conference Tables:
Laura McQuarrie — May 23, 2014 — Art & Design
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Typography Office Desks
Fold Yard by Benoit Challand Makes Open Workspaces More Creative
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Private Office Solutions
Brody by Steelcase Creates Comfy Pods for Solitude and Productivity
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Mood-Curbing Office Furniture
The Sabine Collection by Glimakra of Sweden Absorbs Sound
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House-Shaped Office Furniture
Break-Out Furniture by Dymitr Malcew Provides Creative Privacy
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Concentration-Boosting Cubicles
The BrodyWork Lounge is Designed to Boost Focus and Comfort
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Modular Office Arbors
The Arche Provides a Semi-Enclosed Niche for Intimacy in an Open-Plan Space
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Industrialized Collaborative Furniture
This Flexible Collaborative Office Furniture can Transform
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Adaptable Ring Escritoires
The Gaia Workstation Explores an Intriguing Roundabout Office Solution
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Double Duty Ping Pong Tables
The Bola Service Table by RS Barcelona is Very Versatile
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Outdoor Productivity Pods
The WorkaWay Desk is Your Fresh-Air Office Away from the Office
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Airplane-Inspired Furniture
The Wing Conference Table Was Modeled After the Waco Biplane
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Teamwork Office Furniture
The Allsteel Gather Collection Focuses on the Need to Collaborate
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Cardboard Conference Cells
The Cellulose Meeting Pod Encourages Interactivity in Workplaces
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Toy Brick Tables
The LEGO Boardroom Table Brings Fun into the Office
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Exercise Office Seating
The Wellness Ball is a Masterclass in Office Ergonomics
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Sinuous Slumber Pods
SleepBox by Caspar Lohner Offers Peace in Busy Environments
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Private Office Pods
The Rhino Workplace Offers a Quiet Place for Workers to Destress
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Spontaneity-Inspired Office Furniture
Activity Spaces for Knoll is Made for Modern Workers
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Two-Wheeled Offices
The Mobile Office by Tim Vinke is One Compact Work Space
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Interactive Conference Tables
Ico Design's Timetable Makes Sure Office Meetings Don't Run Long
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Playful Conference Tables
The Ping Table Lets You Hold Meetings Over Games of Ping Pong
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Egg-Shaped Workstations
Job Buenazedacruz's Design for a Contemporary Workplace
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Pouf Bouquet Perches
The Pezzo de Culo is an Eccentric Seating System Comprised of Three Cushions
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Ping Pong Conference Tables
'Ping Meets Pong' Acts as Both a Conference Table and a Game Piece
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Brainstorm-Inducing Nests
The Giant Birdsnest 4 Breeding New Ideas Can Hold Multiple People
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Squiggly Office Desks
The 2wisted Custom Furniture Will Send You For a Loop
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Bulbous Brainstorming Pods
The edg Creatives Pumpkin Room Stimulates Employees
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Secret Laptop Tables
Rebwar Failli's Office Table Brings School Desks to the Workplace
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Gravity Defying Bookshelves
Neon ADDI Billy's Brother Shelf Looks Like It'll Tip
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Table Sport Office Furnishings
The Ping-Pong Conference Table is a Moral Booster
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Modern Portable Workspaces
Kruikantoor by Tim Vinke is an Office That Turns into a Cart
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Infinitely Collaborative Office Tables
This Long Office Table Can Seat 175 Employees
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Illustrative Furniture
The Board Stories Table Will Draw Out Your Creative Side
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Cartoon-Like Privacy Screens
Whimsical Sound-Absorbing Wannabetrees by Glimakra
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Public Meeting Seating
David Fox's Nestle Couch Provides Much Needed Privacy in Open Spaces
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Interactive Public Seating
Modular D & A Seating is Inviting and Fun
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Office-Appoved Bean Bags
'To Become One' is Designed to Help Employees Relieve Stress
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Eclectic Meeting Tables
Coudamy Gives a Second Chance With Random Resurrection Furniture
Related Ideas
Upcycled Waste Material Furniture
This Cardboard Furniture Design by Lee Lin is Modular
Space-Saving Foldable Desks
Friday Furniture's Clamshell Desk Has an Appealing Design
Experience-Focused Workplace Furniture Showroooms
Allsteel's Experience Center Breaks the Mold
Multifunctional Sleek Furniture
Hoek Home Presents the Modular FLEX Furniture Designs
Freestanding Vertical Desk Designs
The Conceptual 'Workstick' by Alp Çakın is Space-Saving
Flexible Workplace Furniture Collections
The IKEA MITTZON Office System Has 85 Products
Transforming Stool-Integrated Tables
The 'Quartet' Side Table Hides Four Stools Within
Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Haworth Launches DesignLab to Push Innovation
Nature-Inspired Geometric Office Domes
Anthony Hodson Designs the New Dzome as a Garden Office Pod
Demure Dog House Desks
The Dog Hut Desk by Liam de la Bedoyere Keeps Canines Close By
Mobile Professional Workstation Systems
The 'First Layer' Mobile Desk Divider Sets Up Anywhere
Ultra-Slick Modern Cube Chairs
Blå Station's BOB Solo Chair is Versatile and Privacy-Focused
Industrial Shapeshifting Table Designs
The 'JoinTable' by Bert Masselus is Multifunctional
Hybrid Worker Furniture Collections
The Herman Miller OE1 Range Responds to Changing Lifestyles
Curvaceous Bench-Style Coffee Tables
The 'Shell' Table by Deniz Aktay is Chic Yet Strong
Adaptable Ergonomic Office Seating
The 'Moon Chair' by Serena Papait is Comfortable Yet Stylish
Esports Furniture Partnerships
Fnatic Partnered with Steelcase to Enhance Player Comfort
Sculptural Wall Desks
Robert Van Embricq's Piece is Stunning and Multi-Functional
Height-Adjustable Work Tables
The Herman Miller Passport Table Supports Modern Professionals
Paper-Like Coffee Tables
The 'Cocoon' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay Has a Folded Form
Reconfigurable Furniture Designs
Qbit Furniture Adapts to Changing Needs
Portable Personal Office Accessories
Tye Beblau 'Vertical Office' Brings a Workstation Anywhere
Modular Sexual Furniture Designs
Domhnall Nolan Designs the Play Pieces Capsule for Joyride
Stylish Stackable Office Chairs
The Herman Miller x Stefan Diez 'Fuld' Nesting Chair is Ergonomic
Ergonomic Multi-Use Desk Furniture
The 'Kabinett' Desk Supports Productivity, Storage and More
Playful Contemporary Offices
Studio ANTIPOD's Tenderly Office Boasts Japanese Design Accents
Multifunctional Living Room Tables
This Aliving Coffee Table Doesn't Require Tools to Build
Contemporary interactive workspaces
Kinzo Architekten collaborates with Dawon & Company
Modular Fold-Out Desk Designs
This Foldable Wooden Workstation Comes to Live When Needed
Future-Facing Tech Brand Chairs
The 'Seed Chair' by Povilas Grigas is Imagined for Google Offices
Minimalist Professional Desk Designs
The Artifox x Twelve South Desk Supports Accessories
Ultra-Organized Work Desks
Hessa Alduraibi Designs a Desk for Students and Remote Workers
Modular Working Desks
The Tabs Desk by Pelin ÖZbalcı Streamlines Organization & Productivity
People-Pleasing Office Furniture
Form Us with Love's Cubicle System is Minimalist and Interesting
Connected Workplace Privacy Pods
The New Framery Office Booths Come in Four Models
Humorous Quick Cleanup Workstations
The 'Flip' Desk Concept Allows for Quick Tidying Up
Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs
The 'Void' Lounge Chair Boasts Built-in Storage
Customizable Office Furniture
The Steelcase Flex Personal Spaces Desk System is Comfy and Private
Hybrid Sit-Stand Furniture Designs
The 'Lean On' Chair Concept Allows for Rest While Standing
Modular Rotating Table Designs
The 'Finding Turn Point' Table by Hyun Ju Ko Works in Three Ways
Playful Toy-Like Furniture
The 'Frunchroom' Furniture Collection by Adi Goodrich is Delightful
Adaptable Office Furniture Collections
The Derlot 'Homework' Seating Collection Has a Modular Form
Hyper-Customizable Desks
This Desk by Den Addresses the Challenges a Personalized Workspace
Fold-Away Sleek Workstations
The Flip Desk is Made with Inspiration from the Function of Laptops
Ocean Waste-Made Office Chairs
Okamura Designs the Sphere Office Chair from Fishing Nets
Comfort-Focused Eclectic Offices
Arutunyan and Malyshenko Help Design the New Sleeper Office
Small Space Standing Desks
The Humanscale Float Mini is Adjustable and Easily Moved in the Home
Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs
Stan Deng's Newtral Magich Chair is Ultra-Adaptable
Shapeshifting Spine-Like Work Chairs
The 'Spine Chair' Adapts to Sitter Needs
Home Office Starter Packs
Steelcase Enhances Convenience and Ergonomic Comfort
Cat-Friendly Minimal Desk Concepts
Liam de la Bedoyere Desgisn the Cat Cubby Desk Concept
Tetrahedral Desk Puzzles
Revision Designs The Tetra Desk Toy for Craighill
Funky Colorful Storage Units
Pavel Vetrov's Funky Storage Units Capture Attention
Modern Cushioned Outdoor Furniture
Paola Lenti Designs the Pod Outdoor Seating Series
Minimalist Clutter-Free Desk Designs
The Parallel Work Table by Eldho T Jai Enhances Productivity
Quirky Cartoon-Like Furniture Collections
The Flash Furniture Series Has a Bright Yellow Hue
Tubular Construction Desk Concepts
The 'Work Flow' Desk by Jing-Ciyuan Tang is Ultra-Functional
Multifunctional Standing Work Desks
The Boundary Desk is a Concept that is Focused on Productivity
Minimalist Book Storage Tables
The 'Pocket' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Split Open
Adhd-Friendly Meditation Chairs
The Pipersong Chair Offers a Flexible Design for Fidgety Sitters
Dog-Friendly Desk Designs
The 'Agility Desk' Doubles as a Dog Home During and Outside Office Hours
Minimalist Demure Designer Desks
The 'BACKUP' Desk by Deniz Aktay Minimizes Clutter
Comfortable Ergonomic Office Chairs
HON's Ignition Helps with Alleviating Back Pain
Homely Office Spaces
Johan Sundberg Arkitektur Emphasizes Material Juxtaposition in This Design
Storage-Attached Chair Designs
The 'Grid Chair' from SUNRIU Design is Thoughtfully Constructed
Minimalist Private Office Pods
The Solarlux Soundproof Space by Peter Kuczia Has a Flexible Design
Collaborative Playful Bright Furniture
Hightower Introduces the Joint Picnic Series by +Halle
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Elegant Working Desk Concepts
The Mindset: Built-In Computer Desk by Designer Dot is Efficient
Modular Flatpack Furniture Designs
The 'OPO=O' Multifunctional Furniture Piece Works in Many Ways
Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections
FURN OBJECTS Designs a Cushy Lounge Chair and Pouf Set
Soft-Sided Cocoon Desks
The Buddyhub Desk Adds a Cozy, Private Touch to Offices
Playful Furniture Exhibits
SFMOMA Presents Conversation Pieces: Contemporary Furniture in Dialogue
Bookshelf-Incorporated Coffee Tables
The Overlap Table by Deniz Atkay Boasts Multiple Purposes
Artful Table Tennis Furniture
These NEDJ Ping Pong Tables Maintain a Quirky Form
Workplace-Integrated Store Locations
IKEA Hosts Hej!Workshop Coworking Space in its Store
Private Multifunctional Desk Furniture
Baldanzi & Novelli Design the Worklab for Narbutas
Comfort-Enhancing Office Spaces
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs the Relaxound Office
Playful Public Seating Designs
The London Festival of Architecture Boasts a Series of Seats
Relaxed Anti-Distraction Seats
The 'Fortune Chair' Provides a Private Space to Work or Read
Wooden Multipurpose Meeting Tables
Narbutas Continues to Grow its Nova Wood Collection
Customizable Home Decor Collections
The Conceptual 'Rebound' Furniture Collection is Modular
Minimalist Monochromatic Desk Designs
The Arqus Desk Prioritizes an Airy Feel
Interlocking Living Room Furniture
Mirlay Özlem ER's The Cube is Elegant and Space-Saving
Vibrant Adaptable Workplaces
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs a Modern Workspace for Relaxound
Home Office Structural Solutions
INGRID is the Multifunctional Design for Those Who Work at Home
Sustainably Crafted Desk Chairs
Flokk, Big-Game, and Anderssen & Voll Design the Håg Tion
Pool Noodle-Inspired Furniture
Lieyah Dagan Designs the Loop Furniture for Indoor and Outdoor
Wired Grid Open Offices
Office of Tangible Space Designs the Open ScienceIO Office Space
Adaptable Mobile Professional Desks
The Airy Office Desk by Ivana Wingham Suits Any Needs
Minimal Adaptable Furniture Collections
Studio TK Presents the Custom Bevy Collection of Tables
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Recycled Yogurt Pot-Constructed Tables
Another Country Launches the Work Series II Table
Mobile Desk Side Tables
The 'Willow' Side Table Doubles as a Desk for Impromptu Productivity
Redefined LA-Based Comfortable Offices
Gensler Redesigns its Own Office Located in Los Angeles
Sustainable Office Pods
Impact Acoustic Designs the New Assembled Chatpod 700 Office
Office Locker Systems
Pair Continues to Innovate for the Post-Covid Office Environment
Versatile Outdoor Furniture Series
Fermob Presents a Look at its Latest Collection of Furniture
Sleek Artful Accessible Furniture
ThirdKind Presents its Abigail Collection of Furniture
Sound-Blocking Office Pods
The Room Phone Booth Has a Noise-Dampening Construction
Stand-Up Meeting Desks
The Mara Follow Meeting Cone Can Be Changed to Height Needs
Sustainable Colorful Multifunctional Furniture
Paolo Cappello Designs the Superpop for Miniforms
Community-Centric Office Spaces
Shubin Donaldson Architects Designs the Tricon Residential Office
Industrial Metal-Framed Tables
teenage engineering Designs the Field Desk with Plywood
Asymmetric Linework-Based Furniture
Leah Ring Joins Another Human on the Doodle Collection
Modern Office Furniture Capsules
Steelcase Launches a New Luxury Office Furniture Set
Sit-Stand Office Chair Designs
The Movably Pro Prioritizes Freedom of Movement
Curated Office Essentials Collections
Staples Canada Offers Office Essentials for Springtime
Standing Desk Workstations
Lazy Maisons is a Back-to-Back Standing Desk Workstation
Chunky Office Furniture
Nienkamper's Beam Collection is an Example of Chic Chunky Furniture
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
Standing Tranquil Napping Pods
The giraffenap Pod Models Provide Comfort Through Bodily Support
Playful Sustainable Lounge Furniture
The Beam Collection by Neinkamper is Soft and Curvaceous
Versatile Sideboard Desk Solutions
The Hideaway Swing Desk by Bisley is Space-Friendly
Bent Multi-Functional Coffee Tables
The Shell Table by Deniz Atkay has a Curved Structure
Nature-Connecting Office Spaces
Hawkins\Brown Designs the Here + Now Office Buildings
Health-Conscious Gaming Furniture
The EUREKA ERGONOMIC Gaming Desk Has a Wing-Shaped Form
Colorfully Playful Office Chairs
Skogstad and Wærnes Designs the Bud Chairs for Fora Form
Modular Beam-Themed Furniture
The Beam Collection by Adam Weir has a Harmonious Structure
Comical Desk-Side Status Decor
The Work Fence is a Playful Touch to a Modern Office
Versatile Modular Couches
The Transformer Couch 2.0 Adds Flexible Style to the Living Room
Minimalist Workplace Configuration Systems
Mute Launched the OmniRoom Line for the Modern Office
Sustainable Bamboo Standing Desks
FlexiSpot's Kana Pro Desk is Sleek and Visually Aesthetic
Organic Abstract Furniture Series
Superlife Presents the Flow Family Series to its Roster
Bench Wall Furniture Systems
Form Us With Love Designs the Cubicle Furniture System
Personality-Enhancing Side Tables
The ORDO Book Side Table Features Organized Nooks
Unconventional Playful Seating Series
Note Designs the Bau Seating Series for Lammhults
Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs
Mason Studio Redesigned its Offices in Toronto
Japanese-Inspired Simplistic Offices
Okamura Presents its Lives Post + Beam Workspace Design
Digital Workspace Collaboration Platforms
The 'Moot' Meeting Platform Engages Remote Teams
Home Mobility Accessible Furniture
Capella Design Creates Furniture that Blend Style and Function
Cocoon-Like Multifunctional Furniture
Yeeun Son Designs the U-Sofa for Multiple Purposes
Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups
Worky Designs the Compact and Portable Home Office
City-Honoring Furniture Projects
The Symbiotic Urban Furniture Project is Imaginative
Sound-Absorbing Cozy Desks
Busetti Garuti Redaelli Designs the Buddyhub Desk for Padrali
Collectivity-Inspired Furniture Series
Conor Hacon Designs a New Capsule for Common Design
Contemporary Italian Office Designs
The NOA Office in Bolzano has a Highly Adaptable Layout
Versatile Office Shelving Systems
Narbutas Designs the Modular Combus Shelving System
Bespoke Furnished Industrial Offices
Holloway Li Designs the Mother London Office Interior