UAE: Demand growing for functional office furniture, says top player

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Elegant desks, ergonomic seats, functional yet aesthetic storage units – the office furniture landscape in the UAE is changing rapidly as companies demand furniture that can inspire their employees, generating more versatility and productivity.

From aesthetic designs, adjustable desks and mobile storage cabinets, the country’s office furniture scene is witnessing a proliferation of products that address fundamental challenges when it comes to how, when and where people work.

Available in the UAE at OFIS, Ergo has launched its latest collection, the Totem range, which claims to offer “New Ways of Working” by inspiring employee creativity, communication and collaboration.

The range, which includes Elevate, Curves, Caddy, Teamwork and Tycoon executive cabin furniture, presents exclusive features such as adjustable height for desks, mobile storage for use anywhere and tables that come with or without partitions that are ideal for meetings, conferences and training, etc.

Emphasising the need for functional furniture in modern offices, Pauly Jos, Sales Manager, Office Furnishing Interior Solutions (OFIS) said: “Present-day offices need more than workstations. Employees need space where they can meet, interact and brainstorm. While conference rooms fulfill this need, they take up a great deal of space. As a result, many companies would rather invest in functional furniture that allows optimum utilisation of minimal space and enhances productivity.”

Ajai Dayal, General Manager, Retail and Marketing, Easa Saleh Al Group, pointed out: “At the Office exhibition held in Dubai recently, we saw the heavy demand for office furniture in the UAE which is now estimated between AED700 and 1 billion. Most companies are concerned about the health and safety of their employees and are refurnishing their offices to invest in ergonomic and functional furniture.”

Last month, Ergo furnished the MashreqBank office in Dubai. The company has also designed the offices of large corporates in India and select business houses in the west. “We are seeing a growing trend in the market for system furniture, utilising all the elements of colour, convenience, material and style, that is offered by Ergo,”  added Dayal.

The Totem range provides all the facilities of a conference room with space-saving features. Teamwork convertible desks make a static office a dynamic one, and build spontaneity, interaction and bonding.

Last year, at the Business World National Institute of Design (NID) Awards held in Ahmedabad, Ergo won an award for its Totem range of furniture products fighting off tough competition.