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Archive for December, 2008

Nimbus boardroom tables

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

 

Nimbus boardroom tables are available in a selection of exclusive veneers. The finishes available include Cherry, Natural walnut, Kevisinga, Stormy Oak, Pippy Oak or Birds Eye Maple. Tops are 40m thick with a bullnose edge as standard. Table tops can also be provided with contrasting edges and inlays to give a truly exclusive look. There are 5 leg options from a simple 60mm wooden tubular leg to a pedestal base with contracting silver or copper plinths. Standard table top shapes are rectangular, circular, boat shaped and double D end. We are happy to quote for any special size and shape in this range. Our cable mangement options can also be used with these tables Manufactured in the UK these tables are normally on a 4-6 week lead time
Please contact us for further information on Nimbus boardroom tables

Philippe Starck

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008


A French interior and product designer, Philippe was born in Paris in 1949 and studied at the Ecole de Camondo. This father was an aircraft designer  and has a great influence on his chosen career. Throughout his career he has been an independent designer founding his first agency in 1975 which specialised in inflatable’s. His big break came in 1982 when he was awarded the contract to design the interior of President Mitterrand’s apartments.
Furniture designs have been mainly with the Italian contract furniture manufacturer Cartell. Notable works in this area include the transparent Ghost chair, The WW Stool for Vitra and the Bubble club sofa. Philippe also designed the optical mouse for Microsoft. One of his most successful office designs projects is the headquarters for Aashi Breweries in Tokyo which has a huge replica his trademark flame on th

Desk link rescue

Monday, December 29th, 2008

Desk link the South Wales manufacture of office furniture went into administration on the 19th of December shortly after the assets were purchased by the Business Fort Group PLC of Staffordshire. The deal is based on further support from the Welsh Assembly and will see the loss of 59 jobs. However the immediate injection o f £500,000 will Desk Link carry on and protect the remaining 95 workers. Desk link problems arose from the reduction of credit available through invoice discounters due to the credit crunch.One of the few companies who manufacture to stock, desk link also have outlets in Liverpool, Glasgow, Wolverhampton and Morden Surrey.

Zoeftig Inc

Saturday, December 27th, 2008


Specialists in design of seating for public spaces. Zoeftif are based  in Bude Cornwall. Born in 1969 and founded by Mick Carter and Alan Zoeftig they instantly received work from many of the well known designers of the era including Conran, Fitch and Co and Saatchi & Saatchi producing products that supported the branding of many high street stores such as shopfittings for Harvey Nicholls and Top Shop.Zoeftig has also designed and supplied furniture for the set of Star Wars.
The firm relocated to Cornwall on 1976
Many of the airports around the UK have benefited for their range of passenger seating including Zinearre beam seating at Newquay and Exeter airport and Zenky beam seating at Plymouth, Jersey and Luton airports. Other installations include seating for Dover ferry terminals, Bistol  Magistrates court and Nottingham Magistrates Court.

Legend reception furniture

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

Legend reception seating
Stylish and elegant reception sofas available as single and two seater options available in a comprehensive selection of fabrics, vinyl’s and leathers. These chairs are also available as conference and break out seating. Normal lead time is four weeks from order. This range of seating comes assembled and ready for use Manufactured in the UK and supported by a five year factory warranty, this range complies with the UK quality standards for the manufacture of office and contract furniture.

Pacific reception chairs

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

Pacific modular seating
Suitable for use in break out spaces and reception ares this range of soft seating is available in a comprehensive choice of fabrics, vinyl’s and leathers at a very affordable price. There are also opportunities to mix the seat and back fabrics to create some stunning design effects. Manufactured in the UK these office chairs are supported by a five year guarantee and are available on a 3-4 week lead time
Please contact us for further information on this new range of reception seating

Plek folding tables

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

Plek folding and fixed tables
New to the website this range of elegant tables is suitable for use in training, meeting and conference applications. The elegant frame is available in epc white or silver or for a small upcharge, polished aluminium. Three types of top are available, 19mmmm MFC tops in white, maple or beech, 13mm compact laminate tops in white, orange or wenge with a contrasting edge. Glass top finishes apply to the fixed tops only and options are clear, blue or bronze. The folding frame has a simple operation and there is a mobile trolley available which will store a maximum of 10 tables. Accompanying this range of tables is the Plek folding chair available in a vibrant range of colours and white, silver or polished frames to match the tables. Manufactured in Spain these tables and chairs are available on a lead time of 3-4 week from order and comply with EU regulations for office and contract furniture

Balance beam seating

Sunday, December 21st, 2008

Balance beam seating
Concourse style seating suitable for public spaces, galleries, reception and conference areas. The chairs and back are provided in synthetic black leather although other colours are available. The frame is stainless steel supported by chrome plated circular bases. Balance is available in two and three seater options. Its distinctive rooler back rest gives this seating a contemporary feel. Manufactured in Spain ,Balance is available on a four top six week lead time. Manufactured to European standards for contract furniture and seating and supported by a three year factory guarantee.
Please contact us for further information on Balance beam seating
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Sirius executive furniture

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

We have recently added Sirius executive office furniture to our portfolio. This range is available in a choice of 12 finishes and delivered to most areas in 7-10 working days. This panel sided range of office desks is available in rectangular, bow fronted, radial or wave format. There is also a desk with an integral meeting end to facilitate occasional meetings, therefore preventing the requirement for a separate table. A comprehensive choice of mobile under desk and static desk height drawer units accompany this range. Storage cupboards, bookcases cases and tambour storage units as well as matching meeting tables allow the purchase of a complete executive office suite at a favourable price o9n a very quick lead time. This range of office furniture is manufactured in the UK and carries a five year guarantee.
Please contact us for further information on Sirius executive office furniture

Office furniture for FT technologies

Friday, December 19th, 2008

 

 

Office furniture for FT technologies
FT Technologies who design award winning anemometers have selected Office Reality for the supply of office furniture for their new offices in Teddington Middlesex. The open plan areas furnished with double wave desks with an ergonomically shaped front edge, from the Ergo range with I frame Kompass legs. Pratiko lite goalpost screens in polycarbonate  separate the workstations and support 1600mm long screen shelves. These screens allow light to flow through te office while still providing a degree of privacy.  Kompass double door cupboards with white glass and wood finish doors were also provided to suite in with the desks.
In the executive suites Kompass L leg workstations in walnut was selected. This include overhead storage units providing quick and easy access to filing. Cupboards had laminated, wood finish and transparent doors. Barolo tub chairs and Eames style cantilever chairs were supplied for occasional meeting use.
The projected was completed over a four day period