British brand Established & Sons has launched four new furniture designs, which design director Sebastian Wrong describes as the "bread and butter" pieces for the future workplace.
Debuting at Clerkenwell Design Week in London this week, the range includes a modular seating system by French duo Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, two tables by German designer Konstantin Grcic and a lounge seat designed by Wrong.
Established & Sons is showing At Work at Clerkenwell Design Week
All four pieces were developed around the idea that the line between home and office is blurring, with people seeking more comfort in the workplace, but also looking to create spaces for work within their homes.
"The working environment is becoming much more interesting," said Wrong, speaking to Dezeen at the launch. "It's way more eclectic and more creative than it used to be, with co-working spaces popping up all over the place, becoming more and more like people's homes. They are demanding a level of quality and character, and this is a thing that Established & Sons can really fit into."
All four designs are on show in the Fora Clerkenwell co-working space
Wrong said that today's office furniture needs to be flexible, comfortable and informal, as well as functional.
"The working environment is no longer about meeting rooms, task chairs and desk systems," he said.
"I want to really move away from this compartmentalisation of products being for either r...