Working amid chatter and distractions can be a definite challenge, especially within open space workspaces, but these privacy-enhancing furnishings will definitely make getting some peace and quiet a whole lot easer.
Perfect for filtering out distractions and cutting out the noise, these privacy-enhancing furnishings have been designed to create a temporary enclosure around your workspace, offering a wall or barrier between you and any surrounding interruption. From isolating desks that feature a bubble-like surrounding to workspaces that are designed to resemble singular pods, these privacy-enhancing furnishings will definitely make working in the office much easier.
Perfect for any worker looking to conveniently detach themselves from nosy neighbors or employee conversations, these privacy-enhancing furnishings will definitely make quiet time much easier to achieve.
37 Privacy-Enhancing Furnishings
From Private Portable Workspaces to Isolating Desk Bubbles:
Tana Makmanee — Apr 15, 2014 — Art & Design
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Planetarium Pod Sleepers
The Sensory Cosmos Bed Cradles You Beneath a Simulated Night Sky
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Isolation Serenity Pods
The Tranquility Pod Will Relax Your Body and Refresh Your Mind
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Shelf-Incorporated Seating
OpenBook by TILT Provides a Peaceful Reading Area
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Fairy Tale Funhouses
The Alexander Lotersztain 'Haus' is Inspired by 'The 3 Little Pigs'
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House-Shaped Office Furniture
Break-Out Furniture by Dymitr Malcew Provides Creative Privacy
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Tent-Like Workstations
Atmos by Jeremy Lee Provides Privacy in Organic Style
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Egg-Shaped Enclosures
The Tisettanta Nu-Ovo is a Space Creating Pod for Your Pad
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Sheltered Enclosure Pods
The Abri-Boca Lounge Chair Design Contains a Collapsible Shell
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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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Peak-a-Boo Seating
The Windowseat Lounge by Mike & Maaike Provides Sneaky Privacy
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Home Office Hybrids
The Integrated Workstation Combines a Computer Table and a Couch
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Private Portable Workspaces
The Buzzitemp Series of Office Cubicles Helps Improve Concentration
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Cardboard Conference Cells
The Cellulose Meeting Pod Encourages Interactivity in Workplaces
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Eco-Friendly Prefab Offices
The OfficePOD is a Sustainable Workplace That Can Be Placed Anywhere
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Concave Cocoon Chairs
The Private Rocker by Kyle Fleet is a Bookworms Hideaway
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Cubicle-Style Home Furniture
The Gi Booth by Jakob Gomez Offers People Extra Privacy
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Privately Public Pod Seats
Podseat & Podsofa Provide Privacy and Comfort to the Waiting Burden
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Mobile Standing Workstations
The Magazone Facilitates Improptu Productivity with Great Versatility
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Modular Tetris Furniture
Brackets Furniture by Nendo Can Surround Users Like Parentheses
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Private Office Pods
The Rhino Workplace Offers a Quiet Place for Workers to Destress
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Privacy Chairs
The Prooff Ear Chair Makes Privacy Look Good
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Pleasing Privacy Pods
Freyja Sewell's Hush Seating Provides a Warm, Womblike Haven
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Private Conversation Cubicles
1:1 by David Tsai is a New Way to Bring Privacy to Public Areas
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Sphere-Shielded Desks
The Sphere Table Allows You to Protect Your Personal Space
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Dangling Patio Pods
The Knotted Melati Hanging Chair Keeps You Looking and Feeling Cool
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Bulbous Brainstorming Pods
The edg Creatives Pumpkin Room Stimulates Employees
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Secretive Micro-Environments
Confessions by Nick Ross Provides Privacy in Open Areas
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Four-Walled Chesterfields
The Prooff #004 Niche Provides a Cozy Enclosure for Work and Leisure
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Workspace Privacy Accessories
The DeskShell by Ganjavian Kawamura is Great for Open Offices
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Isolating Desk Bubbles
Rewrite by Gam Fratesi Provides Privacy in an Airy Manner
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Upholstered Privacy Enclosures
#003 PhoneBox is a Wall-Mounted Cubicle for Taking Calls in Public
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Wall-Mounted Nooks
BuzziHood by Alain Gilles is Made Out of Recycled Material
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Cartoon-Like Privacy Screens
Whimsical Sound-Absorbing Wannabetrees by Glimakra
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Mug-Shaped Workspaces
The Coffee Office Provides Ample Privacy in Style
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Secretive Screened Seating
The Antoinette Chair by Cate & Nelson Provides a Little Privacy
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Personal Office Capsules
The Globus Scriptorium Houses a Desk and Chair Within Its Pod
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Fenced-In Chesterfields
The Hull Sofa is Surrounded in Timber Slats to Create a Semi-Private Nook
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Boxy Bedroom Designs
Atelierhouse Demonstrates the Creative Practice of Thinking Inside of the Box
Planetarium Pod Sleepers
The Sensory Cosmos Bed Cradles You Beneath a Simulated Night Sky
Emergency Disaster Pods
Life Armor Can Help You Survive Another Hurricane Sandy
Modern Rocking Hammocks
This Hammock Design by Georg Bechter Can Also be Used as a Chair
DIY Tree Seats
The T3 Tree Chair by ZO-Loft Provides an Impromptu Outdoor Furniture Piece
Shelf-Incorporated Seating
OpenBook by TILT Provides a Peaceful Reading Area
Spherical Outdoor Loungers
The Cocoon Beach Provides a Relaxing Bubble to Rest In
Lightheartedly Fused Furnishings
Bed'nTable Merges the Primary Pieces of the Bedroom and Kitchen
Adaptable Desk Armchairs
Multifunctional Hully Can Be Mirrored and Flipped for Work Private Nook
Sculptural Wireframe Seating
The Bat Chair by Baltasar Portillo is Geometrically Artistic
Raw Wood Furniture
El Caregoon de Quercia by Cadorin Boasts an Organically Chic Base
Splatter Home Decals
Special Effects for Common People by Igor Eskinja Relies on Optical Illusions
Playfully Quirky Furnishings
The Branca-Lisboa Furniture Collection is All About the Details
Vibrant Versatile Futons
This Awesome Futon is Both a Bed and a Relaxing Chair
Rectangle Layered Furnishings
These Cages Tables Marry Aesthetics with User-Practicality
Customizable Tetris Couches
Bloc’d Sofa is Assembled from an Assortment of Different Cushion
Secluded Study Cubicles
The Study Cube Takes Cramming to the Next Level
Wood-Burning Outdoor Jacuzzis
The Dutchtub Wood is Rustically Relaxing
Modular Pod Cars
The Citi Transmitter Uses Special Attachments to Effortlessly Change Its Shape
Foldable Sculptural Seating
Versatile Chairs Get Strikingly Stylish with the Flipt Chaise Lounge
Tetris-Style Seating
The Slot Sofa by Matthew Pauk Pulls Out into an Additional Lounge Setup
Contemporary Table-Incorporating Couches
The TOOaPICNIC Chill by TOOtheZOO is for the Tech-Savvy
Modular Lounge Movables
The Live Project Makes a Cozy Room with Matching Round-Formed Furnishings
Continuous Line Dual-Seating
The Twofold Bench by After Architecture Has a Retro Video Game Vibe
First Class-Inspired Loungers
This Award-Winning Chair Design Resembles High-End Airline Seats
Altering Arrangement Workspaces
The ZEST Architecture Office Dones Del 36 is Accomodating
Yielding Lumber Seating
The Squishy Sticks Chair by New Colony Furniture is Hard Yet Forgiving
Peak-a-Boo Seating
The Windowseat Lounge by Mike & Maaike Provides Sneaky Privacy
Miniature Meal Chairs
The Charming Le Nid Ramequin Takes the Notion of the 'Egg Chair' Literally
Stitchless Stools
The Garment Chair by Benjamin Hubert is Seamless
Sculptural Sinewy Seating
Designer Bae Sehwa is Inspired by Korean Traditions and Beliefs
Adaptable Ring Escritoires
The Gaia Workstation Explores an Intriguing Roundabout Office Solution
Home Office Hybrids
The Integrated Workstation Combines a Computer Table and a Couch
Tot-Sized Inflatable Beds
This Inflatable Bed by the Shrunks is Made Specifically for Kids
Egg-Shaped Tipi Refuges
The Fire Shelter Pays Homage to History, Nature and the Specific Site
Parametric Pop-Out Partitions
Felt So Good Divider is Complexly Composed for Unique Functionality
Full-Figured Furniture
The POPRAWIANY Armchair by Wamhouse Plays on Plastic Surgery
Tree Stump Seating
The Stump Chair by Coby Unger is Quirky and Creative
Eccentrically Eared Seating
The BAO Chair by Alix Videlier Will Bring Disney's Dumbo to Mind
Embellished Bowing Escritoires
Heritage Writing Desk Unites Classic Detail and Contemporary Design
Outdoor Productivity Pods
The WorkaWay Desk is Your Fresh-Air Office Away from the Office
Triangulated Timber Seats
The Silla Dgrulla is Origami-Inspired and an Artistic Element in a Room
Flying Office Furniture
The Shield Collection Holds and Protects Your Professional Effects
Grass-Grazing Offices
The Eneco Headquarters is Filled with Earth-Friendly Details
Expandable Children's Beds
The Growth-Oriented Crib Extends the Lifecycle of Kids' Furnishings
A.D.D. Optimized Desks
The ADAPTable by Mamikim Obligingly Accommodates Six Different Activities
Relaxing Social Loungers
The Yogi Bean Bag Fits Multiple People Comfortably
Rounded Capsular Recliners
The Fanstudio Zero Day Bed is a Futurstic Environment for Relaxation
Softly Sunken Tables
The Tray Family by Johannes Fuchs is Stylishly Circular
Mobile Office Organizers
SOTO II Worktools Enable an Open Desk Setup
Cozy Crocheted Furniture
The Ami Collection Weaves Industrial and Homespun Styles Together
Writing Table Rocking Horses
Patataj by Zuzanna Malinowska is a Playful Productivity Station
Graphic Pixel Furnishings
This Olivier Dolle Furniture Collection Plays with Shape and Dimension
Shape-Mimicking Furniture Sets
The M-Bamboo Table & M-Bench is Simple and Contemporary
Overlapping Home Offices
'A Intersection B' is a Collection of Quirky Codependent Items
Modular Mind-Bending Benches
These Illusion Benches Use Trompe L'Oeil to Trick the Eye
Beach Tent Canopy Beds
The Pause Indoor Hut is a Whimsical Refuge Within Your Very Own Home
Handmade Ombre Stools
These Stools from Karlsson and Bjork Are Easy to Make
Cootie Catcher Couches
The Cubel Sofa Completely Reconfigures to Become Very Different Furnishings
Secret Shed Workplaces
The Tina Tziallas Architecture Studio 'Black Box Office' is Slick
Innovative Reorienting EVs
The MONO Electric Vehicle Would Improve the State of Urban Traffic
Four-Ply Chesterfields
The Unfolded Sofa Rests Upon a Layered Base That's Pretty and Practical
Monkey Bar Beds
The F Bunk Bed Encourages Play in Your Children's Quarters
Arcing Minimalist Furniture
The Kaari Table by Juhani Horelli is Inspired by Bridges
Architecturally Minimalist Tables
The Black Desk is Made for Small Sophisticated Spaces
Crisply Crafted Escritoires
The Graft Desk by Derek Welsh Expresses its Details with Simplicity
Curvy Pixelated Seating
The Water Tower Chair is Made from Reclaimed New York Timber
Flexible Lattice-Like Loungers
Myung Chul Kim's 'Lattice Chair' Has a Flexible Design
Focus-Enhancing Work Spaces
The Fading Desk Gives You a Distraction-Free Cubicle
Sewing Box Secretary Desks
Klippen Klappen Hinges Open to Expose an Expanding Workstation
Calming Underwater Projectors
This Wave Projector Will Calm You Down and Lull You to Sleep
Sharp Tent-Like Structures
LYHTY by Erkko Aarti Provides Shelter Against the Dark and Cold
Minimalist Steel Strand Furniture
The Wire Side Table by Iacoli & Mcallister is Clean and Modern
Boxy Stacking Beds
The LoLo Bunk Beds Are a Mod Modular Sleeping Solution
Spontaneity-Inspired Office Furniture
Activity Spaces for Knoll is Made for Modern Workers
Dextrous Unhinged Desks
X-Y-Z Office Furniture Opens Up for the Optimal Task-Specific Workstation
Slithering Modular Sofas
The Kler Swing W126 Has Four Units for a Varied and Customizable Couch
Angled Atrium Workplaces
The B/S/H Office is Designed to be Light and Airy
Slant-Footed Seating
The Chair 53 Has Been Designed for Conveniently Closing Up Shop
Sculptural Vortex Seating
The Parabola Chair by Carlo Aiello is Intricate and Minimalist
Fishnet-Bottomed Furnishings
Familjen Collection Has Hidden Elastic Stomachs to Increase Capacity
Amoeba-Like Furniture
The Racket Collection by Campana Brothers is Stylishly Formless
Compact Poetic Couches
Haiku by GamFratesi Visualizes the Traditional Form of Japanese Poetry
Mod Lily Pad Loungers
The LOOL Sofa is a Cozy Place for You to Float Away
Wild Woven Cubicles
E-scape Personal Work Spaces Can Be Arranged in Multiple Ways
Layered Topographical Loungers
The Contour Sofa's Shape is Carved by Stacked Cushions
Layered Rainbow Cabinets
The Mille-Feuille by Emmanuelle Moureaux is Colorfully Abstract
Adaptable Teamwork Tables
The Collab Desk Conforms to the Task at Hand
Horizontally Emphasized Seating
The Plank Sofa Extends Beyond its Cushions into a Convenient Table
Comfy Angular Couches
The Grafton Series Has Soft Slants That Cradle the Sitter
Boxing Ring-Inspired Beds
The Bumper Bed by Marc Newson is Bed Art
Color Filtered Furnsishings
These Lens Tables by McCollin Bryan Embrace Colorful Minimalism
Sensory Deprivation Float Tanks
Floatworks in SE1 is a Relaxing Experience
Fruit-Shaped Patio Furniture
The Igloo Apple Day Bed Lounger Brings New Meaning to the 'Big Apple'
Spherical Sleeper Decor
The Opus Modern Round Bed From Fancy is Futuristic
Stress-Measuring Chairs
The R18 Ultra Chair has Same Design Method as Audi's Race Cars
Easel-Style Workstations
The HIDEsk Folding Desk Strives to Be as Mobile as the Gadgets on it
Petite Work Pods
The Lista Office 'Mindport' System is Subject-Specific
Pentagon-Shaped Cocoon Seating
Quiet by TILT Provides Much-Needed Personal Space
Vented In-Ear Headphones
Apple EarPods Focus Sound Directly into the Ear
Womb Simulating Cribs
The Baby Cot Concept Called Mama's Heart is a Cozy Nest for Infants
Backrest-Inspired Cushions
The Chair Pillows by Marianne Van Ooij are Whimsically Ornate
Human Furniture Artworks
The Arm Chair by Jamie Isenstein Takes Its Name Literally
Open-Bottomed Sofas
The Island Seating System is as Breezy as its Name Suggests
Exceedingly Structured Seating
Taylor Forrest Creates Minimally Modern Pieces for the Modern Home
Modernized Wing Back Armchairs
The Ro Easy Chair by Jaime Hayon is Comfortable and Contemporary
Ice Cream Sandwich Seating
The Delfi Sofa has a Thick Cushioned Center for Optimal Comfort
Heavy-Duty Portable Cubicles
The Beebox Mobile Office Provides a Place to Work on a Whim
Secluded Curving Bookcases
The Kawamura-Ganjavian 'Librairie La Fontaine' is Cleverly Comforting
Mesh Egg-Shaped Furniture
These Dragnet Lounge Chairs by Kenneth Cobonpue are Eggstraordinary
Asymmetrical Rainbow Cabinets
The Mille-Feuille Storage Series by Emmanuelle Moreaux is Colorful
Upholstered Privacy Enclosures
#003 PhoneBox is a Wall-Mounted Cubicle for Taking Calls in Public
Simplistic Pet Pods
The CatShell by OPPO Provides a Cozy Home for Kittens
Lantern-Like Seating
Object-O by Seung Yong Song Provides Privacy Whimsically
Terrace Railing Desks
The BalKonzept is a Compact and Clever Hook-On Table for Your Balcony
Egg-Shaped Automobiles
The uCar by Garcia-Verdugo Makes the One Man Commute More Eco-Friendly
Stacked Fairy Tale Furniture
The Stack Chair by Skrivo is Comfortable Enough for a Princess
Sleek Folding Seats
The Profile Chair by Knauf & Brown is Incredibly Thin and Beautifully Modern
Socially Isolated Seating
The Booth Lounge Chair by Addi Keour is Introverted
Spacecraft Snoozing Pods
The Power Nap Capsule Provides an Optimal Environment for Sleep
Pointy Plush Perches
The Giulia Sofa Contrasts Sharply with the Formal Norm of Couches
Masonry PC Pedestals
The Foundation Laptop Stand Upholds the Promise of a Sturdy Surface
Mind-Relaxing Method Charts
This Infographic Provides Advice on How to Cope with Stress
Bubbly Weaved-Cushion Chairs
This Cushioned Chair Threads Long Cushions Through Its Metal Frame
Mystical Coffee Tables
Prehistoric Aliens by Glimpt is Inspired by the Culture of Peru
Modern Multi-Tiered Tables
The Cuts Table Features Four Tabletops of Varying Heights