Anderssen & Voll is an Oslo-based studio that recently released two slender desk designs—the Pavilion AV16 desk and the Pavilion AV17 desk. Both of these pieces are envisioned in such a way that they can seamlessly suit both office and residential needs. This makes sense as the furniture pieces were designed "at the start of the pandemic" and reflect the demands of home-working arrangements.
Anderssen & Voll created laminated both tabletops with linoleum and veneered edges; for the legs, the designers employed bent steel tubes. The one feature that boldly distinguishes Pavilion AV 16 from Pavilion AV17 is that the latter has a backboard made from a foam-pressed veneer. This allows for a greater degree of privacy.
Anderssen & Voll created both designs for &Tradition.
Ultra-Modern Office Desks
Anderssen & Voll’s Two Designs are Adaptable and Seamless
Trend Themes
1. Adaptable Furniture Designs - The adaptable design of Anderssen & Voll's office desks meet the needs of both office and residential spaces and presents an opportunity for similar adaptable furniture designs.
2. Work-from-home Furniture - The pandemic has created a demand for furniture pieces that meet the demands of home-working arrangements, presenting an opportunity for more ergonomic and efficient designs.
3. Mixed-use Furniture Pieces - The versatility of Anderssen & Voll's office desk designs suggests that there is a growing market for mixed-use furniture pieces that can transition between home and office settings.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The demand for adaptable and ergonomic work-from-home furniture presents an opportunity for innovation within the furniture design industry.
2. Office Furniture Manufacturing - The pandemic-induced shift towards home-working highlights the need for office furniture manufacturers to expand their product lines to include work-from-home furniture options that are both functional and stylish.
3. Interior Design - The growing market for mixed-use furniture pieces creates opportunities for interior designers to develop spaces that seamlessly transition between home and office settings, while still maintaining a cohesive aesthetic.