How to pick the right chair for your desk (and vice versa)

Contemporary workplaces call for maximum adaptability. “Employers are facilitating new ways of working,” says James Killinger, Senior Designer for West Elm Business to Business. “The truth is you can create a sense of place almost anywhere.” Read on for five office desk and chair pairings to support your growing business.

Mid-century modern

We stand for all things Mid-Century Modern, but we’re equally beholden to contemporary conveniences. Enter this dynamic pairing: The Sterling Armed Office Chair lends vintage warmth, while the versatile Steelcase Bivi Desk transitions from sitting to standing with the push of a button.

Home away from home

With its clean lines and durable craftsmanship, the Greenpoint Desk fits right into an office made to feel like home. Pair it with the soft lines of the Kent Collaboration Chair and you’ve got a strong reason to work from, well, anywhere!

Work distilled

Don’t let the minimalist aesthetic of the Quint A-Leg Fixed Height Desk fool you. “Quint was born from decades of office furniture knowledge,” says Dave Veeneman, Director for West Elm Business to Business. The ergonomic Quint QC3 Office Chair, meanwhile, was designed for max comfort.

Hardworking & hard-wearing

Functional, supportive, and adaptive, the Series 1 Chair and Bivi Bench—available in four- and six-desk configurations—are meant to evolve with a growing business and suit the diverse needs of any team.

Put the “flex” in flexible work

The wheels on the Steelcase Verb Rectangular Table let you transform a conference room into a coworking hub in minutes, while the Steelcase Node Desk Chair’s adjustable height and swivel base help keep staff comfortable when it’s time to fire off a few emails.

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