Have you ever...
- Sat in a sofa and then struggled to stand because it's too low?
- Perched and leaned in a chair because you needed to be closer to the table?
- Had a 'two-seat' sofa that was only comfortable for one person?
- Had a stool paired with a table at the wrong height?
Lounge areas and café spaces have become as ubiquitous as standard computer workstations in the office environment. Inappropriate furniture selection can have immense ramifications on the comfort, space utilization, and satisfaction in collaborative areas.
The postures that workers assume in collaborative and café areas will differ from that of traditional workplace ergonomic postures. Our Work Postures Guide explores the different seated postures for the various activities that occur within these collaborative settings.
Careful consideration of how products work together is fundamental to creating a comfortable work environment. Learn more about the optimal clearance between tables and chairs in our Creating Clearance Guide.
Whether you are designing for an individual focus area, small informal collaboration space, or a large conference room, this tool will help guide you to suggested seating and table pairings. Browse options and featured pairings to accommodate a variety of postures and settings.
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