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Archive for February, 2009

Evolution light

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Evolution light reception desks
This new reception desk features a back lit light box as standard with the addition of  vinyl logo lettering this offers an opportunity to make a big statement on a  relatively compact range of reception desks. The design is minimalistic with a contemporary range of wood grain and coloured laminate options. There are also opportunities to mix the desk surface and edging to create an exclusive look. The light box feature contains low energy LED lighting to reduce costs and the impact on resources. Manufactured in the UK the lead time is around 5 weeks. This range of recreation desks complies with UK regulations for the manufacture office furniture

Mussi soft seating

Friday, February 27th, 2009

 

Mussi
Italian manufacturers of high end design conscious soft seating suitable for is on reception, public and break out spaces. Mussi have just won critical acclaim for the recently launched Sedutalonga range of modular seating that links together and is available as chairs, pouffes and coffee tables. Each  element can  be locked into place with a patented locking device. Mussi were founded in 1981 in Lissone, Briaza an area wit a proud history of furniture manufacture. Other exceptional modules which can be used as reception or break out seating include Composite and Softly box sofas designed by Bruno Rainaldi, Igloo round tub chairs and Ku Ku box seating.
Please contact us for any further information on this range of products

The Texan executive office chair

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Texan executive office chair
Supplied in soft feel premium leather in black or Bordeaux colour this executive chair is presently on our clearance line for only £89.00 and is selling fast. The chair has a generous seat and back and has a back tilt mechanism to allow the user to put the chair into free float giving the back continual support at any angle. The tension of the tilt mechanism can easily be adjusted to suit an individual’s weight by turning the control knob on the base of the chair. Easily assembled this chair is normally delivered in 2-3 days and carries a 3 year warranty. The Texan is one of a number of leather executive chairs that have been prices to clear on our Clearance line. Please check back as we add new bargains to this line on a daily basis

Travista budget reception desks

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

The Travista reception desk is a simple reception desk solution at an amazingly low price. Available in beech MFC, this range of office furniture is held in stock for  a delivery in 7-10 working days from order. Manufactured in Germany this range is supported by a 3 year warranty and passes EU standards for supply of office furniture.
Travista reception desks comprise rectangular desks with side panels, 800mm, 1200, and 1600mm in length, counter tops or hutches are available in the same lengths. A simple straight 90 degree section completes the range.
Travista reception desks are delivered fiat packed for easy self assembly. Please contact our office for further information

Profits up at Techo office furniture

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

Despite the worsening global economic downturn Techo the Czech office furniture manufacturer have increased profits by 17% and sales by 7% . There has been a drop off in orders of late and some agency workers have been laid off but the time workforce is still intact. Techo was founded in 1991 by Jiri Kejval and operates in Romania, Georgia, Hungary and the UK. In 2007 Techo has been under the ownership of Ahrend office furniture in Holland. Techo produces a number of office furniture ranges including Arkus which was installed into the new offices for The MET office in 2004, Citis a flip top table and desking system and Focus a frameless desk system that seems to defy gravity. Techo’s UK office are in Farringdon Road, London

Mega Net office furniture

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Mega net desks
This range of office furniture is supplied with a bull nose PVC edge which apart from the improvement to the aesthetic, can also be viewed as an ergonomic feature and offers additional protection to the outer edge of the desk. 25mm thick tops are available in four finishes, Grey, Cherry, Beech or Walnut. Modern beam style slim profile metal legs are finished in silver epc. The frame which connects the legs and supports the desk top can also double up as a cable tray. Corner and rectangular desks are offered on a 14 day lead time. Compatible under desk pedestals can also be purchased in a number of drawer configurations. Mega storage cupboards can be ordered to go alongside the desks in 3 height options and two widths, wither with wooden doors glass doors or shutters.
Manufactured in Italy this range of office furniture complies with EU standards and has a three year warranty

Local desk storage

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

Local storage
There are a number of items offered by office furniture suppliers which will provide quick and easy access to files at stationery at the desk. Pedestals or desk drawer unit can be provided as a mobile unit that sits underneath the desk or as a static desk height unit alongside the desk. Pedestals are available in a number of drawer configurations; we find the most common is two shallow drawers with a filing drawer below. Side filers describe a 2 drawer filing unit normally 800mm wide and desk height that can be planned to sit alongside or act as a desk return. Offering around 1500mm linear filing this is a useful piece of furniture for those who carry out a lot of administrative work. A side filer is often single purpose with no drawer sides there also options that have full sides that provide a more flexible solution fore storage of multipurpose items. The Magirond rotary storage is also a useful method of storing a large number of files close at hand and can is available in a number of different heights

Le Corbusier exhibition

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

This exhibition has just opened at the Barbican Centre London and is the first of over 70 events being staged around London in tribute to the famous architect. This latest show is collaboration between the Vitra museum, RIBA and the Netherlands Architectural Institute. The programme includes talks by many architects who will speak about the influences Le Corbusier has had on their work, these include Architects from the Foreign office, William J Curtiss, Charles Jenks and others.
The exhibition is on until the 24th of May. Exhibits include a complete kitchen taken from the Unite d’Habitation Marseille and a mural from Corbusier’s Paris studio
A faithful reproduction of the chrome framed sofa can be found in at reception seating section in black and white leather.
Please contact us for further information

Elite storage lockers

Friday, February 20th, 2009

Elite lockers
A range of storage lockers available on a quick ship, doors are available in red, blue, yellow, maroon, grey, light blue and green, teh carcass is always light grey. Elite lockers are of welded frame design for extra strength and durability. The hinges are semi concealed and are riveted to the frame of the locker to facilitate easier replacement. The doors are also positioned within a rebated frame which increases the security of the locker compartment. Nesting holes are available on all three sides of the carcass to allow lockers to be joined together. Popular sizes of these lockers are also priced in two and three nesting options so that savings can be made on larger installations. The return flange on the base of the locker provides for extra strength and alleviated floor damage.
These lockers are made from cold rolled steel, the carcass and shelves have a thickness of 0.70mm and the doors are 0.90mm.They also have an anti bacterial coating and are passed for use in hospitals and schools. There are also sloping top options to prevent items being left on the top. Elite lockers are competitively prices and are suitable for a number of applications. Please contact our sales office for further information

Soundscapes

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

Steelcase the international office furniture manufacturer have teamed up with Armstrong the commercial ceiling specialist to producer a range of sound absorbing products called Soundscapes. The products are aimed at reducing noise in offices and can best be described as acoustic canopies and clouds. Soundcape come in a variety of shapes and sit under the ceiling and have been shown to absorb 785 more sound than normal ceilings. Soundscapes can also add an aesthetic appeal to the overall design of the office convex and concave sections called Hills and Rivers have been designed to provide a focal point as well as having an sound insulating effect. Steelcase believe that the increasing use of collaborative teamworking space within commercial offices is going to have an increasing effect on noise levels and these innovative and design conscious products will enhance their considerable portfolio of office furniture and office environment products