The café collection also has two large table offerings- Harvest and Community-each of which has its own distinct aesthetic. They were comfortable and perfect for discussions.) (McMorrow Reports spent a lot of time in these elegant lounges when visiting the collection.

But whatever the environment, the lounge’s simple lines and elegant proportions will add a note of understated sophistication. Because it is easy to move and offers so many different looks and sitting modes, the lounge can be used individually or in group applications, from the casual to the more structured, and in a diverse range of settings. The lounge is available in the same seven base finishes as the chairs, as well as six shell veneer options, including beech, walnut and natural or gray rift oak, and a wide variety of standard or COM upholstery fabrics. Comprising a partially or fully upholstered shell cradled on a tubular steel base, the lounge allows for a variety of postures, from sitting upright to work with a laptop to slouching down and stretching out in a thoroughly relaxed style. The Vicinity lounge brings the clean aesthetics and lightweight strength of the chairs to a low, comfortable seat. Wire management through the base column allows for a power outlet at the center of the table. The disk base comes in three finishes and three heights-seated, counter or bar, with a footrest for the taller options-so that all preferred sitting or standing positions are supported. These include round or square laminate tops that accommodate up to five people and are available in six colors or fourteen wood-grain finishes. Vicinity chairs are joined by coordinating tables with a similarly broad choice of design and material options. By specifying different combinations of color and finish, designers can produce a wide spectrum of looks: quiet and subtle, bold and lively or something in-between. The shell is available in eight colors ranging from soft neutrals to bright solids, while the legs and frame are offered in a choice of seven finishes. There is also a stool option, in either bar or counter height. Simple in design, light and easy to move, Vicinity chairs comprise an armless polymer shell on either four legs or a wire sled base suitable for stacking. All provide wide-ranging functionality while projecting a simple elegance that reflects the increasing influence of residential and hospitality design on the workplace. Harvest is just one part of Allsteel’s line up of table and seating solutions for the evolving café and other multipurpose spaces increasingly found in today’s active workplace.ĭeveloped in partnership with IDa Design, the café portfolio comprises three offerings: Vicinity™, a group of small tables and coordinating chairs, including a lounge Harvest™, a gathering table available in either a rustic or an industrial aesthetic and Community, a meeting table with a sleek, urban look. Sometimes they are looking for fresh perspective by changing their view. Sometimes they want to stretch their legs. They also want a space where they can escape for a change in scenery.They want an alternative space to conference rooms that they don’t need to schedule. They also want comfortable collaborative space they don’t have to reserve ahead of time.Employees want a comfortable space in which to eat, have coffee breaks and celebrate as an office.

She says they want “microsettings” where they can quickly come together and collaborate. She says that employees do not want a space that feels sterile or that is a sea of sameness. They want them to feel like they are sitting at a kitchen table,” explains Gauss. “Our clients want their clients to feel welcomed. McMorrow Reports recently spent a rainy afternoon around this rustic table with Allsteel’s Andrea Gauss, senior product portfolio manager, (right), and Mitch Bakker of IDa Design, (left), discussing workspace trends and how the company’s café portfolio meets these needs. Warm and welcoming, Allsteel’s Harvest tables invite workers to gather and collaborate.

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