In the era of the open-concept office layout, private workspaces become scarce. However, that does not mean that employees don't need an escape from time to time. Whether you prefer to work with zero distractions or you just need a break from the tasking dynamic environment of the modern office, many brands and designers seek to deliver that secluded experience with various privacy-oriented products.
From the Ulpus modular office systems to the Capsule Office Pod, the re-manifestation of the private workspace relies on design. Petra Vonk offers one of the more tech-forward accessory examples in this list with her 3D-knitted acoustic curtains that diminish noise. ROOM, on the other hand, imagines the modern private workspace through aesthetically embellished phone booths for the office environment. These are reported to be a hit among companies like NASA and Google.
17 Private Workspace Examples
From Alternative Cubicle Workstations to Privacy-Focused Sofas:
Kalina N — Oct 11, 2019 — Art & Design
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Self-Contained Private Workspaces
SilentLab Boasts Ways to Enhance Privacy in the Work Environment
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Technology-Infused Workstations
The 'Uplus' Modular Office System Addresses Professional Needs
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Enclosed Workspace Productivity Pods
The 'Capsule' Office Pod Offers a Private Space to Work
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Modular Office Furniture Systems
Gensler Develops a Flexible Furniture System, Titled 'Atelier'
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Productive In-Office Micro-Environments
BuzziSpace's New Architectural System Helps Productivity
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3D-Knitted Felt Acoustic Curtains
Petra Vonk's Innovative Design is Ideal for Office Environments
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Private Public Workstation Shades
The 'Corner Office' Helps to Limit Distractions When Working
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Contemporary Modular Office Furniture
Blå Station Designs the Perfect Piece for Dynamic Workspaces
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Stylishly Modern Phone Booths
ROOM Transcribes the Traditional Phone Booth to the Modern Setting
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Privacy-Focused Recycled Chairs
The Pod PET Felt Privacy Chair Offers a Secluded Space in Offices
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Alternative Cubicle Workstations
The 'COCO' Desk Enables Privacy without Restricting Collaboration
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Ultra-Contemporary Working Spaces
Lebel & Bouliane Boast a Toronto Office Design for Sidewalk Labs
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Office-Optimized Industrial Spaces
FreelandBuck Curates a Playful Office Interior for a Client
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Shared Salon Workspaces
Go Today Shaire Salon Caters to Independent Beauticians in Tokyo
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Modular Office Pavilions
The Kettal Office Pavilion Series Offers Privacy in Open Workspaces
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Privacy-Centric Chair Designs
Foster + Partners Crafted the Cove Chair to Offer Privacy in Public
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Privacy-Focused Sofas
The BuzziSpark Sofa Uses Dividing Screens to Create Private Nooks
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Compact High-Tech Prefab Offices
The PLACES Studio Cube 'OFFICE' Features Solar Glass and More
Cybernetics-Inspired Workstations
The X-Series Workstation is Advanced and Ergonomic
Minimalist Monochromatic Furniture Designs
True Design's Line is Ideal for the Home & the Office
Tech-Concealing Workstations
The 'Woody' Desk Hides Ample Storage Space in a Sleek Frame
Millennial-Centric Leisure Couches
Burrow is at the Intersection of Style, Comfort & Affordability
Cloud-Like Standing Desk Accessories
'The Plane Cloud' From FluidStance Provides All-Day Comfort
Enveloping Private Work Desks
The 'SecretArea' Desk Aids Users to Work without Distraction
Relative-Inspired Furniture Lines
South African Fashion Designer Rich Mnisi Taps Sentimentalism
Fringed Meditation Pods
Inhere's Pod Provides a Semi-Private Space for Meditating in Public
Minimalist Succulent-Supporting Desks
The 'G Table' Offers a Space to Keep Natural Greenery
Eco Timber Technology Stands
The Mimaworks Torn Handmade Laptop Stand Maximizes Workflow
Dual-Purpose Whiteboard Tables
Moving Walls Debuts a Modular Table Whose Top Can Be Hung
Industrial Scrap Metal Chairs
Lucas Muñoz Designed the Tubular Chair with Ventilation Pipes
Technology-Infused Workstations
The 'Uplus' Modular Office System Addresses Professional Needs
Enclosed Workspace Productivity Pods
The 'Capsule' Office Pod Offers a Private Space to Work
The Importance of Design-Thinking
An Interview with Kevin Morris, OCAD U CO's Managing Director
Qi-Enabled Mousepads
The SwissTek Wireless Charging Mouse Pad Keeps Smartphones Charged Up
Cozy Focus-Enhancing Hoods
The Ostrich Pillow Hood Helps You Disconnect When Needed
Co-Working Community Shops
WeWork's WeMRKT Showcases Products Made by Members
Open-Source Desk Power Bars
The Smart Modular Power Rack System is Expandable and Multipurpose
Modular Office Furniture Systems
Gensler Develops a Flexible Furniture System, Titled 'Atelier'
Device-Charging Desktop Pads
The ZeniART Qi Wireless Charging Mouse Pad is Highly Efficient
Pink-Accented Modern Offices
Rafael De Cárdenas Designs the Glossier Office in Manhattan
Stylish Modular Seating Arrangements
Benjamin Hubert's Furniture Line is Fashionable & Functional
Elegant Outdoor Furniture Collections
Paola Navone Expands the InOut Line with Additional Designs
Productive In-Office Micro-Environments
BuzziSpace's New Architectural System Helps Productivity
Modular Open-Plan Offices
Work & Co’s Open-Concept Office Space Was Created as a Gathering Place
Illusory Striped Office Exteriors
Wutopia Lab's Design is Rectangular and Visually Interesting
Retro Modular Sofas
Manga Arquitetura's Tetris Sofa Has an 80s-Inspired, Adaptable Design
3D-Knitted Felt Acoustic Curtains
Petra Vonk's Innovative Design is Ideal for Office Environments
Modern Beaded Curtain Designs
STUDIO PESI Builds the Future of Traditional Curtain Structures
Silent High-Performance PCs
The 'SacPro' Fanless PC Offers Impressive Specs with No Noise
Highly Minimalist Co-Working Spaces
Soda Created an Ultra-Flexible Work Space for The Office Group
Side Table Air Purifiers
The 'Airea' Air Purifier Can be Easily Integrated into a Living Space
Modular Presentation Rooms
LUO Studio Designs an Incredibly Adaptable Office Space in Beijing
Cosmetic Microtreatment Bars
Alchemy 43 is a Chain Specializing in Anti-Aging Injections
Soft Modular Furniture
Living Spaces' BiT Elements Can Be Reconfigured Endlessly
Jungle Gym Meeting Spaces
BuzziSpace's BuzziJungle is an Adult Jungle Gym for Offices
DIY-Style Flexible Office Systems
SDI Debuted Its WRKkit Concept at Toronto's Interior Design Show
Vibrant Open-Concept Workspaces
Project Spaces Offers Remote Workers an Affordable Office Setting
Ergonomic Screen-Positioning Stands
The New Spire Monitor Arms Hold One or Two Screens in Place
Vegan Linoleum Leathers
Lino Leather Presents an Alternative to the Popular Animal-Based Material
Modern Industrial-Style Workspaces
Teatum + Teatum Designs a Space That is Multifunctional
Contemporary Modular Office Furniture
Blå Station Designs the Perfect Piece for Dynamic Workspaces
Fan-Integrated PC Mounts
The Kensington CoolView Wellness Monitor Stand Increases Airflow
Mixed-Style Working Spaces
ACDF Architecture's Color-Block Office Embraces Historic Elements
Strategically Hidden Functional Spaces
Leopold Banchini's Space-Saving Installation is Baffling
Milan-Inspired Leather Furniture
Stéphane Parmentier Designs the Scala Collection for Giobagnara
Amphitheater-Inspired Sofas
The 'Maracanà' Sofa from Emanuele Magini Functions as a Couch and Bed
Sleek Multipurpose Office Furniture
The 'POLY' Chair Brings Organic Design to the Office
Active Standing Desk Treadmills
The JEMPET Under Desk Walking Treadmill Keeps Users Moving
Portable Triple-Screen PCs
The FlexPAC III Create an Immersive Workstation from Anywhere
Gridded Home-Office Furnishings
Established & Sons' 'Grid' Creates a Room Within a Room
Progressive Office Interior Designs
Steelcase Collaborates on a Contemporary Workspace Arrangement
Multi-Generational Mixed-Use Houses
Akihisa Hirata Draws Inspiration from Trees and Nature
Modular Elastic Furniture
Bram Kerkhofs' 'Coil Piece' is a Shelf and a Open Cabinet
Eco-Friendly Office Furniture
Plastic Whale Makes Furniture Out of the Waste Collected from Canals
Meditative Chair Designs
Students from Aalto University Created Vibrant Meditation Chairs
Stylishly Modern Phone Booths
ROOM Transcribes the Traditional Phone Booth to the Modern Setting
Lightweight Foldable Seats
The Möbel Chair is Constructed Using Recycled Industrial Felt Materials
Modular Plant Stands
The Verso Vertical Plant Stand Works as a Natural Partition
Customizable Modular Mattresses
The M3 Launchpad Adapts to Sleep Patterns, Seasons and Conditions
Chic Clean-Cut Interior Designs
i29 Renovates the Princessehof Ceramics Museum & It is Phenomenal
Modular Living Room Beds
The 'BACK TO BED' Sofa Functions as a Couch, Sofa, Bed and More
Curvaceous Furniture Collections
Paula Rosales Designed the Colorful Nest Collection for MISSANA
Wall-Mounted Seating Solutions
The 'Landing' Wall Seat Functions as a Seat and a Shelf
Aftermarket Standing Desk Solutions
The Upergo ID-30 Adjustable Sit Stand Desk is Inexpensive
Open-Layout Workplace Designs
Architecture Research Office Creates the Knoll Office in Los Angeles
Nostalgic Paper Pulp Chairs
Thomas Barger's 'Growing Up' Exhibition Recreates Childhood Memories
Sound Pollution-Eliminating Lights
The 'BuzziHat' Light Series Absorbs Sounds for Peace and Quiet
Immersive Massaging Digital Workstations
The Ingrem Veyron J20 Provides Soothing Heat and More
Office Furniture Subscription Services
Knotel's 'Geometry' Range Will Be Available Through Rental
Versatile Open Offices
Sydness Architects' TrueX Office Boasts Space for Meetings and Happy Hours
Flexible Working Environment Seating
The Flexible Sofa by Barber & Osgerby is Design-Forward
Elegantly Minimal Workstations
The Lennart Desk by the Désormeaux/Carrette Studio for Made is Chic
Ultra-Contemporary Working Spaces
Lebel & Bouliane Boast a Toronto Office Design for Sidewalk Labs
Multifunctional Modular Office Furniture
The 'PEG' System Offers Customization for Any Space
Nature-Inspired Noise-Cancelling Solutions
Cory Grosser's Wall Design Enables a Quiet Workspace
Retro-Themed Fiberglass Chairs
Vitra Draws Design Inspiration form Charles and Ray Eames
Optical Concept Chairs
The Le Redonda Chair by Bodegón Cabinet Plays with Dimensions
Contemporary Modular Storage Units
Freaks Architecture Places an Arched Storage Unit as a Divider
Technology Organization Stations
The 'STEALTHO' Desk Supplies Organizer is Style-Focused
Comfy Convertible Couch Beds
The Coddle Couch Adjusts into Several Different Orientations
Lilypad Porcelain Tabletops
Nendo Turns to Nature for a Beautiful Table Top and a Line of Decor
Adjustable Computer-Optimizing Stands
The Lavolta Portable Folding Laptop Table is Functional
Bright Homey Studio Designs
Solo Arquitetos' Office Boasts Plywood Shelves and Sizable Windows
Translucent Geometric Curtain Patterns
These Kvadrat Minimalist Curtains are Hand-Embroidered
Customizable Length Workstations
The De-sk Modular Desk Allows for Enhanced Personalization
Productivity Enhancing Office Pods
The LEET Design 'E-Bulle' Blocks Out Noise and Distraction
Bio-Digital Environmental Solutions
ecoLogicStudio Solves Climate Issues with CO2-Consuming Algae
Design-Forward Floating Swimming Pools
OOPEAA Proposes a Facility That Embraces Nordic Tradition
Distraction-Free Workspaces
Yves Behar Unveiled Plans for a Second CANOPY Office Space
Aftermarket Computer Desk Armrests
The 'Mouzen' Ergonomic Armrest Allows for Free Movement
Communal Social Business Incubators
The Collaboratory is Dedicated to Supporting Local Dreams
Modular Office Pavilions
The Kettal Office Pavilion Series Offers Privacy in Open Workspaces
Dancer-Inspired Furnishings
Coil + Drift Designed 'Unconscious Forms' Based on Spatial Awareness
Recycled Rocking Chairs
The Racer Rocking Chair is a Modern Twist on a Classic Design
Multifunctional Elegant Workspaces
TAO Repurposes an Old Warehouse in Beijing with a Modern Flair
Interchangeable Grid-Like Seating
UNIO Seating Creates a Multitude of Different Spots to Relax
Inclusive Bathhouse Concepts
Ruth Pearn Fights Period Poverty with Accessible Public Toilets
Gemstone-Inspired Sofas
The Gorgeously Green Jade Sofa Features a Strong Silhoutte
Winter Scenery-Inspired Pavilions
Johan Kauppi Designs LimbusBarn & Fences for Open Offices
Modular Outdoor Sofas
The Big Joe Lux Modular Sectional Allows for Enhanced Customization
Healthy Illumination Desk Lamps
The 'ToQi Base' Lamp Provide Eye-Safe Lighting, Charging and More
Workout-Ready Workstations
The iMovR Lander Treadmill Desk is Easily Adjusted via Your Smartphone
Refurbished Factory Advertising Offices
Studio Joanna Laajisto Creates a Space for Bob the Robot
Low-Cost Charging Pads
The La Orey Wireless Charger Eliminates the Need for Cables
Wooden Auxiliary Side Tables
Iratzoki Lizaso's Egon Side Table for Alki Suits Informal Spaces
Multi-Generational Furnishings
Idkos-Berlin Crafted the Sustainable Mantle Chair for Handvark
House-Shaped Modular Workspaces
Modern Working Culture is Expressed by Hawkins\Brown's 'Gantry'
Noise-Cancelling Kennels
The Ford Quiet Kennel Gives Dogs a Place to Hide From Fireworks
Air-Cleaning Curtains
The IKEA GUNRID Air-Purifying Curtain Breaks Down Pollutants in the Home
Negative Ion Air Purifiers
The BONECO P50 Diffuses Scents and Optimizes Air Quality
Nordic-Style Office Designs
Marvin Windows and Doors' New Interior Reflects the Brand's Heritage
AI-Controlled Robotic Furniture
Bumblebee Spaces Proposes a Tech Solution for Tiny Homes
Affordable Personalized Skincare Salons
HeyDay Offers Customized Facials at Reasonable Prices
Interactive Tech-Friendly Workstations
The 'Köllen Eget' Desk Hides Essentials for a Clean Look
Sustainable No-Screw Chairs
The 'Odger' Chair from IKEA Comes Together with Click-Lock Assembly
Sleek Public Exhibition Halls
Eduardo Souto De Moura & Meta Release Plans for a New Communal Space
Plastic Waste Office Chairs
The Humanscale 'Smart Ocean' Chair is Made from Recycled Fishing Nets
Data-Driven Salon Systems
The Schwarzkopf Professional SalonLab Introduces Customized Haircare
Elaborately Designed Fisherman’s Huts
This Hut was Designed in Reykjavík’s Old Harbour
Shapeshifting Productivity Coffee Tables
The Ozzio 'Metrino' Turns Your Living Room into an Office
Millennial Pink Nail Salons
Jason Byrne Design's Professonail Westfield Hornsby Project is Serene
Privacy-Focused Sofas
The BuzziSpark Sofa Uses Dividing Screens to Create Private Nooks
Crease-Detailed Sofas
Antonio Citterio Creates the Linear-Focused Adda Sofa for Flexform
Comfortable Fast Food Couches
The McDelivery Couch by McDonald's is Packed with Features
Colleague-Deterring Productivity Clocks
The Balance Clock Lets Others Know You're Busy
Pleated Aluminum Chairs
Ilseop Yoon is Creates Furniture from Unconventional Design Mediums
Customizable Raised Workstations
UHURU Added the MINIM RISE SIT|STAND to Its Minim Workplace Line