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NeoCon 2015 Recap
By Karen M. Koenig
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Ergonomics are key in today’s office, and that includes at the desk. Employee comfort includes being able to move about and change postures during the workday. Allsteel is among those keying in on this trend. The company has expanded it Altitude height-adjustable table portfolio, with C-leg and T-leg tables. Altitude also features 2- or 3-stage height adjustment and user control via a basic or memory keypad.

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Lounge seating has been transformed, going from static to motion. Among those displaying the new look of casual, “movable” seating was KI. The company’s new Sway line is based “on a unique, 3D orbital motion,” enabling people 180-degree full rotational movement. Self-adjusting to the sitter’s preferred position, the molded chair is available with a coordinating occasional table and upholstered ottoman.

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Data needs blend nicely with aesthetics in today’s contract furniture designs. Among those catering to this need was Nucraft, which displayed its Power Matrix power option, available in a variety of sizes, styles and connectivity options. Power Matrix is offered in two single-sided units and two double-sided units, providing two to eight power outlets. It has a bezel-free flush mount for use with veneer tabletops, laminate, and a slim-profile bezel for glass or stone tops.

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Despite the benefits of open concept, a little privacy goes a long way. Among those touting micro environments was Steelcase. Designed “for the brain and the body,” Brody WorkLounge creates a cocoon-like space that blocks visual distractions, providing privacy in open environments such as workplaces or libraries.

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The open office trend demands collaborative furniture, and one of the firms to meet that need is Gunlocke. Flexible for any environment, Gunlocke’s Briefing collection features height-adjustable tables, free-standing media wall, and a media table with an attached cabinet for a flatscreen TV or monitor.

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On the assumption that variety + routine — “Varietine” — keeps workers fresh and creative, izzy+ offers Sylvi modular lounge furniture and Penny height adjustable tables. Designed by Joey Ruiter, Sylvi offers “residential-like comfort” in an office setting. The metal frame hosts hidden USB and power plug-ins, while an under-cushion channel helps connect embedded tables, magazine rack and coat hook accessories. The furniture is flexible for large- or small-scale use.

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Following the theme of flexible, relaxed commercial environments, the OFS Loewenstein brand’s line of occasional tables are available in a variety of heights. Featuring a classic design, the Spun tables are available with stainless steel or powder-coated bases, with veneer, HPL or solid surface tops.

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NeoCon, which celebrated its  47th anniversary this year, is one of America’s  largest  contract  design  expos. Held from June 15 -17 at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, it featured over 700 exhibitors showcasing furniture and accessories, including: corporate office, education/institutional,  environmental/sustainable,  healthcare,  hospitality/retail,  lighting and stone/tile.
 

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Karen Koenig | Editor

Karen M. Koenig has more than 35 years of experience in the woodworking industry, including visits to wood products manufacturing facilities throughout North America, Europe and Asia. As senior editor, her responsibilities include writing and editing for Woodworking Network publications FDMC Magazine and Closets & Organized Storage Magazine, as well as the website. She also oversees many of Woodworking Network's special projects and programs, including Red Book: Resource Guide for Best Practice, FDMC 300, 40 Under 40, and the Wood Industry Market Leaders. She can be reached at [email protected].

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