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ERGONOMIC

CONSIDERATIONS

FOR ANCILLARY

FURNITURE

2016

AS WORK

BECOMES

INCREASINGLY

MOBILE,

WE ASK:

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ARE YOUR

ANCILLARY

SPACES

WORKING AS

HARD AS THEY

SHOULD?

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CHECKLISTUse this checklist as an objective guide to

evaluate if your ancillary spaces are working

at their full potential.

This space creates an environment

which supports productive work.

• Is there a surface large enough

to support a laptop?

• Is your keyboard within easy and

comfortable reach?

• Could this space support more than

computer based work?

• Does this space offer a degree of

privacy if necessary?

This space provides table space and

storage for extra ‘stuff’.

• Are you provided a convenient

place for your bag, to avoid reach

and twist?

• Do you have an appropriate space

for reference material, supplies,

and beverages within reach?

This space promotes healthy postures.

• Does the table height align with

the seating height to allow for

a comfortable place to work?

• Are you able to see the screen

without straining your neck?

• When seated, are you in a posture

which allows you to actually work?

This space provides access to necessary

power for electronic devices.

• Do you have a power outlet within

easy reach?

• Are there any electrical cords that could

cause a tripping hazard?

BETTER

POSTURE

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Place your keyboard at a

comfortable height to

prevent excessive

bending of the wrist

Position your feet flat

on the floor, or take

advantage of a foot

rest if available.

Support the natural

curve of the lumbar, and

avoid twisting your core.

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DOES

THIS LOOK

FAMILIAR?

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Stylish spaces

can be high performing spaces

with the right planning.

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THE PROBLEM

Batteries don’t last forever -

leaving us looking for

a place to plug-in.

A SOLUTION

Bring new life to beautiful

lounge settings; make

power available at

convenient locations,

and offer adjustable

personal worksurfaces

for computer or paper-

based work.

DESIGN TIP

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Pay attention

to seat & table combinations

to avoid uncomfortable spaces.

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THE PROBLEM

Lounge seating is often

incorrectly paired with

tables that are too high

for comfortable work.

A SOLUTION

The average table surface

is approximately 29” high;

choose a seating solution

with a seat height of 18”

for user comfort.

Lower seat heights require

lower table heights.

A difference of 10-12”

between the seat height

and the table surface is a

good place to start.

DESIGN TIP

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Even the smallest spaces

can support individual work

or impromptu meetings.

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THE PROBLEM

In-between spaces often fail

to support productive work.

A SOLUTION

Invite workers to use

every inch of real estate.

Provide appropriate power

and table surfaces.

Make personal worksurfaces

available to support laptop

work.

DESIGN TIP

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Some spaces

were simply not designed

for meetings.

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THE PROBLEM

Form over function may

result in a stylish setting,

but style alone does little to

support productivity.

A SOLUTION

Style and productivity can

coexist. Just remember to

support the things that

matter: posture, power, and

personal devices.

DESIGN TIP

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Designing the office

as if it were a residential space

ignores the fact that the office

is an inherently different kind of place.

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THE PROBLEM

Coffee tables are meant

for exactly that – coffee.

These tables were never

meant to be a worksurface.

A SOLUTION

Place coffee tables adjacent

to lounge seating for use as

a secondary table surface.

Provide an adjustable

laptop table, convenient

power access and maybe

even a foot rest to create

a truly useful workspace.

DESIGN TIP

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STYLISH

AND SMART

SOLUTIONS

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A Massaud WorkLounge

features a tablet for note

taking. Place Thread

between the lounge chairs

for easy power access.

HIGHLIGHTS/ DETAILS

LIVING ROOM

Gracious, and hard-working can be

synonymous in lounge spaces designed

with the correct furniture and technology

accessories. The sophisticated silhouettes

of Circa and Massaud seating pairs well

with the refined finishes of the occasional

and personal tables.

CONCEPT

B Thread floor outlets can be

placed under furniture for

discreet power access. APPLICATION INCLUDES

• Circa seating

• Denizen personal table

• Massaud WorkLounge

• Thread power distribution system

• Sebastopol tables

A

B

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A Regard seating can

integrate secondary power

along the frame for access

when table surface power is

not available.

HIGHLIGHTS/ DETAILS

MEETING ALCOVE

Café spaces can be functional spaces

outside of the lunch hour. The classic

banquette setting often places colleagues

on either side of the table at different

heights. Regard seating can be paired with

standard 29”h tables and side chairs.

CONCEPT

B Place a Thread Hub

between tables to charge

phones and tablets. APPLICATION INCLUDES

• Regard seating

• Enea Lottus table

• Less Than 5 chair


• DesignTex Bespoke surface imaging

A

B

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A Exponents Mobile Media

and Markerboards allow

users to easily move and

share hand-written or digital

content.

HIGHLIGHTS/ DETAILS

ACTIVE MEETING

Use the Exponents Mobile Boards to create

architectural definition in open meeting

spaces. i2i seating with integrated

worksurface offer each user a space to

work, while Thread ensures those users

have easy access to power.

Exponents will support digital and analog

content for highly productive and engaging

meetings.

CONCEPT

B i2i seating features a

surface designed for note-

taking during meetings..

APPLICATION INCLUDES

• Exponents Mobile MediaBoard

• Exponents Mobile Whiteboard

• Thread ultra thin power distribution

• i2i seating with tablet

A

B

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A The adjustable back

cushion of the Lagunitas

lounge, flips into a horizontal

position to provide lumbar

support.

HIGHLIGHTS/ DETAILS

THE THIRD PLACE

Take full advantage of your whole work

zone by creating places where workers can

get away from their main workspaces.

Booth style seating creates a space-saving

area for both focus and collaboration.

CONCEPT

B The Lagunitas collection

integrates secondary power

under the seat frame for

convenience.APPLICATION INCLUDES

• Lagunitas seating

• Lagunitas work table


C Lagunitas tables are

designed to compliment with

the lower height of the

lounge seat. A Thread hub

makes power accessible at

the worksurface.

A

B

C

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A The Bivi Trunk provides

both a convenient side

surface as well as storage

space for shared materials

and personal items.

HIGHLIGHTS/ DETAILS

THE VILLAGE SQUARE

This space is the social hub of the office.

A complete kit-of-parts which creates a

shared space where users collaborate with

colleagues, solve problems, and innovate.

Support for all manner of collaboration can

be accommodated here.

The Bivi frame can be configured and re-

configured to meet shifting demands within

the organization.

CONCEPT

B The Bivi Foot Shelf allows

users to adjust their posture

for maximum comfort.APPLICATION INCLUDES

• Turnstone Bivi

• i2i seating

• Montara stool

• Skate Table

• Campfire Privacy Screen

• Exponents Mobile Whiteboard


B

A

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Visit SteecaseTV on YouTube

and search THREAD to discover

how easily thread can provide power

to the devices we use and the places

we work.

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Thread™

ULTRA THIN

Thread’s ultra thin design lays

underneath the carpet. At a height

of just 3/16”, Thread power track

seamlessly integrates into a space,

providing power to furniture and

users, without impacting foot traffic.

ULTRA SIMPLE

Thread provides power to any space,

allowing under-utilized real estate to

work harder.

ULTRA FAST

Power can easily be added to new

construction or retrofitted into existing

spaces.

steelcase.com/thread

CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE

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A Skate Table provides a

large, stable worksurface

including a thoughtful hiding

detail.

HIGHLIGHTS/ DETAILS

SOCIAL HUB

Create comfortable, hard-working,

alternative workspaces with the Campfire

collection. Here, upholstered seating is

paired with a personal worksurface,

a convenient side surface, privacy screen

and an illuminated canopy to create a

welcoming environment where workers

may work alone or together in comfort.

CONCEPT

B The Campfire Footrest is

made from lightweight,

recycled materials, allowing

users to easily find a

comfortable posture.APPLICATION INCLUDES

• Campfire Half Lounge

• Campfire Slim Table

• Campfire Skate Table

• Campfire Big Lamp

• Mobile Caddy

• Campfire Screen

• Campfire Footrest

C Slim Table features a

clever, easy-to-access

power source integrated into

the underside of the table.

A

B

C

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A The Walkstation features

a treadmill base and a height

adjustable worksurface,

designed to promote

wellbeing.

HIGHLIGHTS/ DETAILS

FOCUS ROOM

Movement is an important factor when

workers need to refresh. Create spaces

where workers can take phone calls, or

spend a focused period responding to

email. The Steelcase Walkstation

encourages improved worker wellbeing.

CONCEPT

B Worktools like a USB

power strip mounted on the

worksurface and a monitor

arm enable each user to

customize the space..

APPLICATION INCLUDES

• WalkStation

• Campfire Half Lounge

• VIA architectural walls

• Steelcase Worktools monitor arm

B

C

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C Mobile Caddy offers a

place for bags and other

accessories so users can

keep the worksurface clear.

A

A Scape Tables offer

built-in power sources at the

worksurface.

HIGHLIGHTS/ DETAILS

MEETING COMMONS

Create a technology rich, agile, and

collaborative environment with the ability to

support one-on-one meetings, small groups

or even a small town-hall style meeting.

Standing height tables and stools provide a

posture change for workers and monitors

hosted within the V.I.A. wall system allow

for seamless content sharing.

CONCEPT

B Campfire Big Tables

offer pop-up power integration

for user convenience.APPLICATION INCLUDES

• Campfire Big Table

• Shortcut seating

• Scape Series table

• VIA architectural walls

• Campfire Footrest

• SOTO lightingC The Campfire Footrest

allows those standing to

adjust their posture for extra

comfort.

B

A

C

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A Brody thoughtfully

integrates both power and

storage for personal items.

HIGHLIGHTS/ DETAILS

CONNECT LOUNGE

Create a space where workers can come

together and be comfortable working alone

or in collaboration. A culture of innovation is

achieved when workers can break down

silos and access the shared expertise of the

entire organization.

Brody creates a micro office for users and

when paired with virtual media:scape

technology this setting becomes a uniquely

productive zone within the office.

CONCEPT

B The personal worksurface

adjusts to support laptops or

notebooks, while the side is

a place for phones or coffee.APPLICATION INCLUDES

• Brody seating

• Answer with Media:Scape


• Campfire Big Lamp

• Brody Footrest

• Dash LED LampC The Brody Footrest helps

users become fully

comfortable.

C

A

B

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Brody™ WorkLounge

Designed to be good for your body and

good for your brain.

The Brody WorkLounge thoughtfully

integrates ergonomic comfort, power,

personal storage and lighting—so you

can focus your attention, get into flow

and get work done.

steelcase.com/brody

CONFIGURATION RECOMMENDATIONS

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