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A merging of classic Danish, American, and Japanese design, the Simple Writing Desk by Copenhagen-based OEO Studio is specifically designed for the minimal yet engaging workplace. Set on pared-back, trestle-like metal legs, the work surface can be fitted with a back piece and optional accessories, including a right-facing shelf and left-facing cork insert, plus a centered power station. Multiple finishes are available for the oak components, while the metal can be powder coated or polished chrome. The Simple Writing Desk’s small and thoughtful footprint perfectly complements co-working spaces, “Zoom-rooms,” or even home offices.

HBF’s Essens seating family represents a perfect harmony of detail, material, and ergonomics. Defined by its timely yet minimal design, OEO Studio’s Thomas Lykke has juxtaposed rich materials—solid wood, metal, leather, textile—and created this contract office seating series that blends Danish sensibility with American craft. The wood seat and back evokes a feeling of comfort and quality, adding posture and refinement. The use of metal adds precision to the design as well as a sense of modernity. The Essens chairs are perfectly suited for a progressive office environment and even a WFH setup.

A merging of classic Danish, American, and Japanese design, the Simple Writing Desk by Copenhagen-based OEO Studio is specifically designed for the minimal yet engaging workplace. Set on pared-back, trestle-like metal legs, the work surface can be fitted with a back piece and optional accessories, including a right-facing shelf and left-facing cork insert, plus a centered power station. Multiple finishes are available for the oak components, while the metal can be powder coated or polished chrome. The Simple Writing Desk’s small and thoughtful footprint perfectly complements co-working spaces, “Zoom-rooms,” or even home offices.

A merging of classic Danish, American, and Japanese design, the Simple Writing Desk by Copenhagen-based OEO Studio is specifically designed for the minimal yet engaging workplace. Set on pared-back, trestle-like metal legs, the work surface can be fitted with a back piece and optional accessories, including a right-facing shelf and left-facing cork insert, plus a centered power station. Multiple finishes are available for the oak components, while the metal can be powder coated or polished chrome. The Simple Writing Desk’s small and thoughtful footprint perfectly complements co-working spaces, “Zoom-rooms,” or even home offices.

Based in California, designer Barbara Barry’s Scoop chair for HBF offers a genial alternative to austerity, with an emphasis on curves and comfort. Shaped to cradle the seated body, Scoop combines gentle contours with modern lines and practical values attuned to contemporary lounge settings.

Designer Todd Bracher pays tribute to the “casual café” style seen in modern contract spaces and created this versatile and easy to use Andaz series of chairs for HBF. Whether it’s a co-working space or an airy restaurant, the Andaz chairs are meant to be functional, adaptable, and seamlessly blend within a range of environments. Andaz achieves aesthetic flexibility with a modern, clean palette and range of upholstery, wood, and paint styles.

HBF’s Cadre Series of management and executive seating is prudently developed for conferencing and collaboration. Fusing modern European sensibility with American contract durability, this collection of chairs features polished aluminum arms, a sleek, thin profile, and two control options. Designed by Kevin Stark, Cadre sets a tone for impactful business meetings while maintaining a well-rounded balance of aesthetics and comfort for the users.

Inspired by the classic design aesthetic of mid-century modernism, the Dialogue chair and ottoman provide an intuitive and purposeful solution for the modern workplace. Designed by Gensler, the chair features an integral task surface integration on the arm and a self-return metal swivel base offering extra flexibility. Its ergonomic design makes comfort a priority, as does the companion ottoman that prompts users to kick back and relax. While productivity oriented, Dialogue is equally suitable for casual conferencing or as a sculptural piece for lounges and lobbies.

Designed by Barbara Barry, the KUBI Collection is defined by its solid wood architecture and unadorned details. Modular and meticulously crafted, KUBI punctuates a room as a signature piece or reimagines traditional spaces as ‘villages.’ The elemental forms create a harmonious environment for reflection and connection.

Designed for multi-functional collaboration, the KUBI ottoman’s versatility and mobility make it ideal for impromptu touchdowns or can be grouped together to accommodate community needs.

The MOD Lounge Collection by Henrik Schulz for HBF embodies a humanistic approach towards the workplace, crafting pieces that look and feel “at home” in a range of public spaces. With a modular sensibility, MOD allows for a variety of customizable seating arrangements while optimizing productivity and comfort. MOD’s thoughtfully designed foam cushioning and wide layout make it ideal for both collaborative and individual working. Henrik Schulz kept the comfort of WFH in mind, designing MOD’s dynamic duality for ideal relaxation or active productivity that goes “beyond the desk.”