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Archive for July, 2010

Seventies glass executive desks

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Executive glass office furniture with a retro style Seventies introduces a retro style to the office. Designed by Nikolas Chachamis a Greek Architect who has worked on commercial furniture design across Italy. Seventies is manufactured by Las Mobili, Italy’s largest independent office furniture producer. It is available in a array of for stunning glass desk to colours, Ruby, Pistachio, Black or Chocolate. Wood finish desk tops in Sand Larch or Moka Larch or Matrix white are also offered. The unique and stylish desk frame can also be supplied in chrome or epc beige or white painted finishes. Wood finish tops have bevelled edges to enhance the aesthetic and provide a more ergonomic feel. Seventies is available for delivery in around 3 to 4 weeks to mainland UK  and is supported by a factory warranty of five years. We can deliver direct on a pallet or provide an assemble the furniture for you through our nationwide installation service. Please contact our sales department for further information on this exciting range of executive office furniture

I Meet glass boardroom tables

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

table I Meet, stunning glass boardroom and conference range available in black, vanilla, ruby red and moss green glass with a chrome or erp silver leg frames. A flip top cable management system is provided at the centre of the table with a wood surround so as  not to detract from the overall impact of the glass finish. This is a linear design allowing a number of square and rectangular configurations. The tables are also available in Walnut, Dark Walnut, Wenge, Taki Maple, Sand Larch or Taki Larch wood finishes or in Brilliant white. Manufactured in Northern Italy the lead time for the I Meet range is 4 weeks from order. We also support this range of tables with our nationwide office furniture installation service and office design resourc

Combating the Problems of Elongating Office Hours

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

It is no surprise that with office working hours on the up, so are the amount of medical problems that employees are experiencing. This being the case, the issue that needs to be addressed is the operator chairs being used.
If you can imagine that nowadays people who work in offices are expected to be at their desk for approximately 8 – 10 hours a day. A recent survey by Deskbound uncovered that 60% of the workforce in Britain work more than their contracted hours at their desk. Of these people 36% suffer from bad posture and a further 56% suffer from backache. A further study revealed that long hours working on office chairs at office desks can cause similar symptoms than that of long distance flying, leading to risks of blood clots and deep vein thrombosis.
Looking at these statistics, it is clear that changes need to be made as within the same survey it was discovered that only 36% of companies provide suitable and comfortable chairs for their employees.
There are two simple solutions to these problems, the first being obvious, that staff should take short breaks from their workstations to exercise their legs.
The second being that more money should be invested into providing adequate ergonomic chairs that are capable of supporting the user for long periods of time giving them a good posture and ensuring that they are comfortable. Lumbar support options are beginning to come as standard on office chairs and osteopaths are urging companies to look into more ergonomically designed chairs for their staff instead of cutting costs by buying a cheap chair.
Office Reality provide a huge range of ergonomically designed chairs ranging from 24 hour chairs, suitable for 24 hour use, to back care and orthopaedic chairs

Surf glass office furniture

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

                 Surf glass executive office furniture is organically shaped to offer a more ergonomic option and to add further design interest. The range is also offered in the Décor version consisting of 25mm MFC tops in Wenge or French  Apple finishes. The study metal frames are finished in in aluminium grey finish. The curves on the glass and wooden version are designed to maximise the users comfort. As well as desks there are also meeting tables, credenzas, under desk drawers and mobile desk return cupboards.  Double door cupboards are available in three height and two widths and there is also a range of open glass designer bookshelves units. This range is manufactured in Europe for a 7-10 day delivery. We are also offering free installation UK wide for this product. For further information please contact our sales team.

Exclusive executive office furniture

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Exclusive executive office furniture is available in the Prestige version comprising 31mm thick veneered tops in cherry or the Diamond version consisting of transparent, frosted or smoked glass tops. The stylish metal side panels of the desks are finished in a mouse grey and dark grey or cherry creating a two tone effect. The side panels opens to reveal a cable tidy with extra large capacity. This range of executive desks is complemented by circular barrel shaped meeting tables, combi double door cupboards with wooden and glass doors and designer glass bookshelves. This range is held in stock in Belgium and is delivered to mainland UK on a 7-10 working day lead time. All prices in our downloadable pdf catalogue include delivery and installation. Pllease contact our sales team for further information on this exciting range of executive furniture

Designing and implementing a more sociable environment is an investment

Monday, July 12th, 2010

This new radical study released by the company Steelcase Inc, based in Chicago provides evidence that by investing in high end and hitech furniture such as office chairs and desks, can create a more efficient and relaxed environment for employees in particular the younger generations.
The study was carried out across company offices in India, China and the US, which all showed completely different environments to work in however the basic principles were the same, concluding that more money should be invested in office design.
One of the most immediate questions that spring to mind is how to make an office more attractive in terms of its design. Firstly making an environment where employees can connect with their peers and colleagues is crucial. This is how they can grow from each other and evolve not just within work, but socially as well.
On the other end of the spectrum is privacy. There are two types of privacy, one for confidential matters such as a superior consulting a subordinate. For this they would need a separate space, and the other is perceived privacy.
In an open plan office, if you put people in cubicles, they can tend to become miserable as they are all alone and there is no chance for social interaction. This coupled with new technology can make a workspace more attractive in particular for the youth of today. Another great tip is to incorporate colour schemes. Instead of having 100 workspaces the same, having different coloured desks and lighting can create an identity for the different departments in an office.
One of the biggest factors however in an office that can create a relaxed and more appealing environment is the personalisation of workspaces. In India it is common for workers to bring in personal belongings such as lunchboxes, bags, umbrellas etc… to have at their workstation, whereas In America they are encouraged to leave this in thir cars. Ideally an area close to the entrance of the office where workers can leave their belongings would be more suitable eliminating problem of cluttering their workstation as well as providing a social area within the office.

Exclusive executive office furniture

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Exclusive executive office furniture is available in genuine wood veneer finishes and well as a stunning glass option with frosted or smoked glass desktops. The distinctive panel legs are available in two tone metal finish or as a matching wood option. The wood finish is a rich cherry veneer. The side panel of the desk contains an integral cable riser and cable s exit on to the desk surface in the spece between the side panal and the desk top surface, so there is no need to detract from the finish of the desk top with cable outlets. The range also contains matching desk returns, high specification pedestal drawer units, glass top meeting ends, credenzas, cupboards and designer glass bookcases. This range of executive furniture is held in stock in Europe and is normally available on a lead time of 7-10 working days. Designed to meet EU regulations for office furniture this range also carries a five year warranty. Our prices in the downloadable catalogue include UK wide delivery and installation.
Please contact our sales team for further information on this range of executive furniture

Momento 24 next day office furniture

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

We have updated the next day delivery section of our web site to include Momento 24. This cost effective furniture available in Highland beech with a silver metal cantilever leg or wooden side panel legs. The desks include rectangular, radial and wave shapes and cable management is provided via two cable outlets per desk. Storage options include bookcases and cupboards. Desk height and under desk pedestal drawers are lockable and the drawers run on metal runners for a smoother operation and longer life. The filing drawers support A4 and foolscap files. The tops of the desks, pedestals and cupboards are 25mm thick and have high impact ABS protection. Momento 24 hour office furniture is delivered flat packed with the exception of the pedestal drawer units. We support this product with our nationwide office furniture installation and interior design services. Please contact us for further information.