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Office Furniture: Emerging Trends


National Office Furniture a unit of Kimball International, Inc., introduces a variety of new solutions that support evolving spaces and emerging needs. National’s newest launch includes diverse products, enhancements to existing products, and the introduction of innovative surface materials.

Marnia occasional tables:

Designed by John Nelson, Sr., Marnia occasional tables add a welcoming accent to work or leisure spaces. The round tables feature artistic metal frames with an intersecting bandeau strip base design, while the square and rectangle tables showcase angular strength and architectural appeal. Tops are available in veneer, laminate, solid surface, upholstered, or back painted glass.

Volute seating:
Volute seating has been enhanced to include a new 4-leg wood base. This mixed material base offers the warmth of wood and sleek metal accents, making Volute even more versatile. Volute’s convex and concave curves provide visual simplicity that fits beautifully in meeting rooms, private offices, lobby areas, and other shared spaces. This family of seating is available in mobile and static base options with upholstered and polypropylene seat shells.

WaveWorks casegoods:
Dramatically enhanced to include new storage capabilities and worksurface applications, WaveWorks casegoods now effectively accommodates dynamic spaces like science labs, exam rooms, nurses’ stations, cafés, or wet bar areas. The new storage options include locker components, double door, 4 drawer, and open undersurface pedestals. Solid surface options are now available for the WaveWorks series.

Ralla stool:
The new Ralla stool is ideal for spaces that require ease of mobility, comfort, and height adjustment. It features an upholstered cushion seat, height adjustment lever, and a 5-prong base with a foot ring for additional comfort. It’s a unique solution for medical facilities, work stations, learning spaces, or other task intensive areas. It provides optimal comfort and maximum mobility.

Masquerade surface materials:
Introducing Masquerade, a Grade 4 vinyl upholstery that has the look of a textured woven, with slubs added for a realistic appearance. Offered in eighteen colors including calming blues and purples; earthy greens, reds, and yellows; crisp neutrals and contemporary mid-tones, it creates an intriguing color offering. Masquerade is bleach cleanable, making it suitable for use in the most demanding installations.





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