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Re-Imagined Work Furniture

The Office + Retrofit Collection Saves Old Office Pieces

— June 29, 2011 — Eco
Office furniture can often be incredibly uninspired, therefore inspiring a re-imagining of these classic seats, desks and cabinets such as what is seen in the Office + Retrofit collection. This line features dissected old work furniture that has been put back together in unique ways.

Created by Italy-based Sovrappensiero Design Studio for office furniture company Manerba, the Office + Retrofit collection is essentially a 'recovery intervention,' as described by the designers, so that Manerba can reuse their stock of old office furniture. Quirky and contemporary, the design manages to breath life into these otherwise impersonal and institutional furniture pieces.

Casual and cheap, the Office + Retrofit collection is comprised of chairs, desks and cabinets that fly in the face of traditional office spaces. I especially like the use of greenery in some of them.
Trend Themes
1. Reimagined Office Furniture - Designing innovative and creative solutions for dull office furniture by upcycling existing stock.
2. Modular Office Furniture - Designing modular furniture to provide multifunctional and configurable solutions that adapt to the evolving workspace environment.
3. Sustainable Furniture Design - Developing eco-friendly furniture designs that reduce waste and conserve resources while meeting the needs of modern workplaces.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Manufacturing companies can expand their offerings by providing upcycling services to recover obsolete furniture and redesign them with innovative and creative design solutions.
2. Interior Design - Offering unique solutions to transform existing pieces of furniture while keeping sustainability in mind is a way for professionals in this industry to differentiate their services from traditional ones.
3. Real Estate - Real estate firms can invest in such innovative and sustainable furniture pieces to create more engaging and environmentally friendly office spaces that attract tenants looking for a modern and eco-friendly workspace.
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