Modern workplaces have ditched strict hierarchical layouts and have opted for open, flexible spaces and sometimes even include fun office furniture. Since the office is a place that most working individuals spend the majority of their time, it may as well be an environment that fosters fun, creative thinking and collaboration.
Meetings are still very much an important part of the workplace, but the way they are conducted has changed drastically over the last decade—instead of going to a designated meeting room, people can pick up and move to a meeting table with much greater ease. Now meeting tables are often combined with ping pong tables or swingsets to encourage out-of-the-box thinking and impromptu brainstorming sessions.
When it comes to working individually in terms of fun office furniture, playful pods offer a much better alternative to being stuck in a cramped cubicle.
38 Fun Office Furniture Pieces
From Brainstorm-Inducing Nests to Playful Conference Tables:
Laura McQuarrie — May 23, 2014 — Art & Design
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Typography Office Desks
Fold Yard by Benoit Challand Makes Open Workspaces More Creative
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Private Office Solutions
Brody by Steelcase Creates Comfy Pods for Solitude and Productivity
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Mood-Curbing Office Furniture
The Sabine Collection by Glimakra of Sweden Absorbs Sound
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House-Shaped Office Furniture
Break-Out Furniture by Dymitr Malcew Provides Creative Privacy
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Concentration-Boosting Cubicles
The BrodyWork Lounge is Designed to Boost Focus and Comfort
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Modular Office Arbors
The Arche Provides a Semi-Enclosed Niche for Intimacy in an Open-Plan Space
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Industrialized Collaborative Furniture
This Flexible Collaborative Office Furniture can Transform
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Adaptable Ring Escritoires
The Gaia Workstation Explores an Intriguing Roundabout Office Solution
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Double Duty Ping Pong Tables
The Bola Service Table by RS Barcelona is Very Versatile
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Outdoor Productivity Pods
The WorkaWay Desk is Your Fresh-Air Office Away from the Office
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Airplane-Inspired Furniture
The Wing Conference Table Was Modeled After the Waco Biplane
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Teamwork Office Furniture
The Allsteel Gather Collection Focuses on the Need to Collaborate
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Cardboard Conference Cells
The Cellulose Meeting Pod Encourages Interactivity in Workplaces
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Toy Brick Tables
The LEGO Boardroom Table Brings Fun into the Office
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Exercise Office Seating
The Wellness Ball is a Masterclass in Office Ergonomics
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Sinuous Slumber Pods
SleepBox by Caspar Lohner Offers Peace in Busy Environments
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Private Office Pods
The Rhino Workplace Offers a Quiet Place for Workers to Destress
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Spontaneity-Inspired Office Furniture
Activity Spaces for Knoll is Made for Modern Workers
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Two-Wheeled Offices
The Mobile Office by Tim Vinke is One Compact Work Space
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Interactive Conference Tables
Ico Design's Timetable Makes Sure Office Meetings Don't Run Long
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Playful Conference Tables
The Ping Table Lets You Hold Meetings Over Games of Ping Pong
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Egg-Shaped Workstations
Job Buenazedacruz's Design for a Contemporary Workplace
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Pouf Bouquet Perches
The Pezzo de Culo is an Eccentric Seating System Comprised of Three Cushions
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Ping Pong Conference Tables
'Ping Meets Pong' Acts as Both a Conference Table and a Game Piece
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Brainstorm-Inducing Nests
The Giant Birdsnest 4 Breeding New Ideas Can Hold Multiple People
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Squiggly Office Desks
The 2wisted Custom Furniture Will Send You For a Loop
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Bulbous Brainstorming Pods
The edg Creatives Pumpkin Room Stimulates Employees
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Secret Laptop Tables
Rebwar Failli's Office Table Brings School Desks to the Workplace
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Gravity Defying Bookshelves
Neon ADDI Billy's Brother Shelf Looks Like It'll Tip
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Table Sport Office Furnishings
The Ping-Pong Conference Table is a Moral Booster
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Modern Portable Workspaces
Kruikantoor by Tim Vinke is an Office That Turns into a Cart
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Infinitely Collaborative Office Tables
This Long Office Table Can Seat 175 Employees
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Illustrative Furniture
The Board Stories Table Will Draw Out Your Creative Side
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Cartoon-Like Privacy Screens
Whimsical Sound-Absorbing Wannabetrees by Glimakra
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Public Meeting Seating
David Fox's Nestle Couch Provides Much Needed Privacy in Open Spaces
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Interactive Public Seating
Modular D & A Seating is Inviting and Fun
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Office-Appoved Bean Bags
'To Become One' is Designed to Help Employees Relieve Stress
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Eclectic Meeting Tables
Coudamy Gives a Second Chance With Random Resurrection Furniture
Related Ideas
Space-Saving Foldable Desks
Friday Furniture's Clamshell Desk Has an Appealing Design
Scooter-Like Portable Desks
The Conceptual 'Worknic' Portable Work Station Can Be Brought Anywhere
Experience-Focused Workplace Furniture Showroooms
Allsteel's Experience Center Breaks the Mold
Multifunctional Sleek Furniture
Hoek Home Presents the Modular FLEX Furniture Designs
Demure Dog House Desks
The Dog Hut Desk by Liam de la Bedoyere Keeps Canines Close By
Freestanding Vertical Desk Designs
The Conceptual 'Workstick' by Alp Çakın is Space-Saving
Flexible Workplace Furniture Collections
The IKEA MITTZON Office System Has 85 Products
Transforming Stool-Integrated Tables
The 'Quartet' Side Table Hides Four Stools Within
Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Haworth Launches DesignLab to Push Innovation
Customizable Office Privacy Pods
The Herman Miller Bay Work Pod is Wheelchair-Accessible
Hybrid Worker Furniture Collections
The Herman Miller OE1 Range Responds to Changing Lifestyles
Contemporary interactive workspaces
Kinzo Architekten collaborates with Dawon & Company
Mental Health-Friendly Homes
Hong Kong's Playpod Sanctuary is Functional and Healing
Curvaceous Bench-Style Coffee Tables
The 'Shell' Table by Deniz Aktay is Chic Yet Strong
Adaptable Ergonomic Office Seating
The 'Moon Chair' by Serena Papait is Comfortable Yet Stylish
Flexing Ergonomic Dining Chairs
The Noho Move Chair Was Created with the Help of Formway
Stylish Stackable Office Chairs
The Herman Miller x Stefan Diez 'Fuld' Nesting Chair is Ergonomic
Playful Contemporary Offices
Studio ANTIPOD's Tenderly Office Boasts Japanese Design Accents
Multifunctional Living Room Tables
This Aliving Coffee Table Doesn't Require Tools to Build
Ultra-Organized Work Desks
Hessa Alduraibi Designs a Desk for Students and Remote Workers
Connected Workplace Privacy Pods
The New Framery Office Booths Come in Four Models
People-Pleasing Office Furniture
Form Us with Love's Cubicle System is Minimalist and Interesting
Storage-Centric Minimal Furniture
Julian Topor Designs the KURVE Furniture with Storage Spaces
Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs
The 'Void' Lounge Chair Boasts Built-in Storage
Customizable Office Furniture
The Steelcase Flex Personal Spaces Desk System is Comfy and Private
Esports Furniture Partnerships
Fnatic Partnered with Steelcase to Enhance Player Comfort
Hyper-Customizable Desks
This Desk by Den Addresses the Challenges a Personalized Workspace
First-Class Working Pods
The Kabin Work Pod Enhances Focus and Productivity
Eco-Friendly Offices
Office@27 by Sanjay Puri Architects is Enhanced by Ancient Indian Principles
Calming Workspace Productivity Pods
The Kabin Privacy Pods Support Wellbeing at Work
Board Game Furniture Innovations
Bandpass Design Launches a Board Game Coffee Table, The Firefly
Ocean Waste-Made Office Chairs
Okamura Designs the Sphere Office Chair from Fishing Nets
Adhd-Friendly Meditation Chairs
The Pipersong Chair Offers a Flexible Design for Fidgety Sitters
70s-Inspired Structural Furniture
Nouveau Standard Creates the Collection 12 of Retro Designs
Small Space Standing Desks
The Humanscale Float Mini is Adjustable and Easily Moved in the Home
Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs
Stan Deng's Newtral Magich Chair is Ultra-Adaptable
Home Office Starter Packs
Steelcase Enhances Convenience and Ergonomic Comfort
Cat-Friendly Minimal Desk Concepts
Liam de la Bedoyere Desgisn the Cat Cubby Desk Concept
Computer-Equipped Coffee Tables
The Opula Smart Coffee Table Sets Up an Office in the Living Room
Modern Office Space Designs
Studio Alexander Fehre Creates a Chic Interior for VdK Cooperative
Modern Cushioned Outdoor Furniture
Paola Lenti Designs the Pod Outdoor Seating Series
Funky Colorful Storage Units
Pavel Vetrov's Funky Storage Units Capture Attention
Minimalist Clutter-Free Desk Designs
The Parallel Work Table by Eldho T Jai Enhances Productivity
Modular Configured Office Furniture
SKNYPL Presents the CABINET+ Series of Furniture
Minimalist Book Storage Tables
The 'Pocket' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Split Open
Contemporary Office Privacy Booths
The Plenum Cabin by Jaime Hayon for Fritz Hansen is Comfy
Expanding Three-in-One Furniture
The 'Expandy' Adapts to Needs in Seconds Without Tools
Comfortable Ergonomic Office Chairs
HON's Ignition Helps with Alleviating Back Pain
Multipurpose Pet-Friendly Furniture
The Wowo Multipurpose Furniture is Colorful and Playful
Multifunctional Magnetic Folding Tables
The 'FoldPlay' Folding Table Works Anywhere in the House
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Nap-Oriented Structural Chairs
Martin Tsankov & Milen Kisov Design the Power Nap Chair
High-Back Dividing Work Sofas
Jaime Hayon Designs the Plenum Cabin for Fritz Hansen
Storage-Attached Chair Designs
The 'Grid Chair' from SUNRIU Design is Thoughtfully Constructed
Modern Chair Designs
TAKT and Industrial Facility Introduce the Bow Chair
Minimalist Private Office Pods
The Solarlux Soundproof Space by Peter Kuczia Has a Flexible Design
Lifestyle Insight-Inspired Furniture
Formway Sets Up its Own Furniture Brand Noho with New Range
Elegant Working Desk Concepts
The Mindset: Built-In Computer Desk by Designer Dot is Efficient
Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections
FURN OBJECTS Designs a Cushy Lounge Chair and Pouf Set
Soft-Sided Cocoon Desks
The Buddyhub Desk Adds a Cozy, Private Touch to Offices
Playful Furniture Exhibits
SFMOMA Presents Conversation Pieces: Contemporary Furniture in Dialogue
Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs
The RACK Chair Design by Zhiyuan Fang is Multifunctional
Workplace-Integrated Store Locations
IKEA Hosts Hej!Workshop Coworking Space in its Store
Comfort-Enhancing Office Spaces
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs the Relaxound Office
Single-Piece Wooden Chair Concepts
Deniz Atkay Designs the Slide Table Concept with a Single Sheet
Playful Public Seating Designs
The London Festival of Architecture Boasts a Series of Seats
Modular Wooden Desk Trays
Teixeira Design Studio Creates the Modular Track Concept
Workplace Furniture Designs
KFI Studios Partnered with Union Design to Release New Lines
Minimalist Monochromatic Desk Designs
The Arqus Desk Prioritizes an Airy Feel
Vibrant Adaptable Workplaces
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs a Modern Workspace for Relaxound
Pool Noodle-Inspired Furniture
Lieyah Dagan Designs the Loop Furniture for Indoor and Outdoor
Adaptable Mobile Professional Desks
The Airy Office Desk by Ivana Wingham Suits Any Needs
Minimal Adaptable Furniture Collections
Studio TK Presents the Custom Bevy Collection of Tables
Minimal Modern Desk Designs
The Single Desk by found / Founded has a Compact Form
Modern Portable Work Stations
The Worknic Allows Users to Bring their Office with Them
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Stylish Ergonomic Office Chairs
The Trea Chair from Humanscale Was Designed by Todd Bracher
Versatile Office-Ready Canoes
Lienenkugel Creates the Corporate-Ready Canoebicle
Workstation-Equipped Laptop Bags
The 'Workpod' Mobile Office Briefcase is Durably Designed
Redefined LA-Based Comfortable Offices
Gensler Redesigns its Own Office Located in Los Angeles
Bespoke Furnished Industrial Offices
Holloway Li Designs the Mother London Office Interior
Modular Contract Furniture Series
KFI Studios Created the Conversa Modular Lounge Series
Versatile Outdoor Furniture Series
Fermob Presents a Look at its Latest Collection of Furniture
Sleek Artful Accessible Furniture
ThirdKind Presents its Abigail Collection of Furniture
Versatile Nesting Furniture
Cozmo Debuts the 'Cosy Armchair' and the 'Cosy Cutout Nesting Tables'
Sound-Blocking Office Pods
The Room Phone Booth Has a Noise-Dampening Construction
Modular Solid Wood Systems
Foster + Partners Industrial Design Creates the ILE Modular System
Magnified Illusion Furniture Designs
Muddycap Designs the Playfully Dynamic Zoom Chair
Standing Desk Workstations
Lazy Maisons is a Back-to-Back Standing Desk Workstation
Sustainable Colorful Multifunctional Furniture
Paolo Cappello Designs the Superpop for Miniforms
Community-Centric Office Spaces
Shubin Donaldson Architects Designs the Tricon Residential Office
Modular Office Furniture Series
Form Us with Love Presents String Furniture for the Office
Sit-Stand Office Chair Designs
The Movably Pro Prioritizes Freedom of Movement
Curated Office Essentials Collections
Staples Canada Offers Office Essentials for Springtime
Chunky Office Furniture
Nienkamper's Beam Collection is an Example of Chic Chunky Furniture
Neuroinclusive Workstations
MeSpace is a Modern Workstation for Neurodiverse Professionals
Home Office Furniture Collections
Dieffebi Creates a New Modern Capsule for Home Offices
Ergonomic Accessible Work Pods
Herman Miller Developed the Bay Work Pod Solution
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
Collaborative Bright Office Spaces
Bespoke Only Designs Her New Spring Office Loft Space
Standing Tranquil Napping Pods
The giraffenap Pod Models Provide Comfort Through Bodily Support
Playful Sustainable Lounge Furniture
The Beam Collection by Neinkamper is Soft and Curvaceous
Versatile Sideboard Desk Solutions
The Hideaway Swing Desk by Bisley is Space-Friendly
Modular Office Meeting Spaces
The Toko Meeting Pod by Carl Gustav Magnusson is Ultra-Stylish
Personal Cubicle Concepts
Ma. Camilla Isabel Reyes Designs a Personal Working Pod Concept
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Bent Multi-Functional Coffee Tables
The Shell Table by Deniz Atkay has a Curved Structure
Nature-Connecting Office Spaces
Hawkins\Brown Designs the Here + Now Office Buildings
Health-Conscious Gaming Furniture
The EUREKA ERGONOMIC Gaming Desk Has a Wing-Shaped Form
Colorfully Playful Office Chairs
Skogstad and Wærnes Designs the Bud Chairs for Fora Form
Modular Beam-Themed Furniture
The Beam Collection by Adam Weir has a Harmonious Structure
Comical Desk-Side Status Decor
The Work Fence is a Playful Touch to a Modern Office
Minimalist Workplace Configuration Systems
Mute Launched the OmniRoom Line for the Modern Office
Sustainable Bamboo Standing Desks
FlexiSpot's Kana Pro Desk is Sleek and Visually Aesthetic
High-Back Office Seating Collections
Narbutas and Baldanzi & Novelli Create the Sandie Collection
Organic Abstract Furniture Series
Superlife Presents the Flow Family Series to its Roster
Versatile Work Furniture Systems
SIXINCH USA and Populous Present the Elevate System
Bench Wall Furniture Systems
Form Us With Love Designs the Cubicle Furniture System
Personality-Enhancing Side Tables
The ORDO Book Side Table Features Organized Nooks
Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs
Mason Studio Redesigned its Offices in Toronto
Vibrant Versatile Furniture Series
Here Now Introduces a Versatile Capsule of Furniture
Rest-Supportive Desk Concepts
The Lazy Concept is a Desk that Allows Users to Rest When Needed
Japanese-Inspired Simplistic Offices
Okamura Presents its Lives Post + Beam Workspace Design
Modern Deco Office Designs
Reflect Architecture Designs the NewGen Office with Contemporary Detail
Home Mobility Accessible Furniture
Capella Design Creates Furniture that Blend Style and Function
Workplace Configuration Systems
The Mute Modular System Adapts to Various Workspaces
Cocoon-Like Multifunctional Furniture
Yeeun Son Designs the U-Sofa for Multiple Purposes
Office-Themed Metallic Installations
Crosby Studios Forms a Pop-Up Exhibition for The Frankie Shop
Bright Modular Office Furniture
Form Us With Love Created the Center Center Series for String
Shaded Modern Outdoor Furniture
mmcité street furniture Designs the UFO Shelter for Outdoors
Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups
Worky Designs the Compact and Portable Home Office
City-Honoring Furniture Projects
The Symbiotic Urban Furniture Project is Imaginative
Sound-Absorbing Cozy Desks
Busetti Garuti Redaelli Designs the Buddyhub Desk for Padrali
Collectivity-Inspired Furniture Series
Conor Hacon Designs a New Capsule for Common Design
Contemporary Italian Office Designs
The NOA Office in Bolzano has a Highly Adaptable Layout
Steel Structural Dynamic Workspaces
Skylab Architecture Builds a New Skylab Office in Oregon
Sophisticated Workplace Furniture
Keilhauer Designs the Tailored Collection with the Help of EOOS
Multifunctional Projection Mobile Desks
The Atmus Mobile Desk by Clarus Creates a Working Hub
Contemporary Dynamic Workspaces
Smarin Designs Officetopia Rethinking Modern Workspaces