Tables are essential in modern workplaces, used as work surfaces and gathering spaces. However, these pieces, always functional, can often feel basic and rather cold, like the metal furniture that dot the office landscape.
So when contract furniture manufacturer KFi STUDIOS beaten Union Design to create a new series of tables, the team envisioned furniture that recognizes the constant movement and noise of the workplace, but does not add to it – the name Hum captures perfectly. “We wanted to have a cohesive look throughout the product, while changing the sizes and shapes for different spaces,” says Jeff Theesfeld, founder of Union Design. “Then we started looking at what forms would give a sense of calm.”
Unlike traditional hard-edged furniture, Hum’s versions include gently shaped round, square, triangular, rectangular and optical tops. These options encourage comfortable interaction between those gathered around the work table. There are seven wood tops, from a classic natural shade to navy and evergreen. Solid surfaces come in lighter shades such as Designer White and creamy Bisque. Laminate tops are available in 26 Wilsonart colors.
Offered in 16-inch and 20-inch casual heights, plus a 30-inch meeting height, Hum tables span living room and conference applications. Each element can also be adapted for casual moments of contact or used to enhance conference spaces.
A fully upholstered pedestal base is available in a wide variety of graded or COM fabrics. This tactile element has an attractive presence that adds warmth to corporate interiors. Specifiers can choose from woven, upholstered or leather fabrics to complement a range of interiors.
Triangular and line-of-sight mounts feature a magnetic panel for easy access to cables and audio-visual equipment. When multiple mounts are used, a hollow bundle connects them, which provides a path to help neatly manage cables. The Hum offers multiple built-in power options, including standard outlets and USB charging ports. Adjustable glides allow workers to move tables from room to room throughout the day.
Traditional hierarchies continue to change, and Hum boards reflect this blurring of boundaries. “If you look in a boardroom, nobody wears a tie anymore,” notes Theesfeld. “Everything softens and I wanted to express that.”
To learn more about the creative brands behind Hum, visit kfistudios.com and createwithunion.comrespectively.
Photo courtesy of KFi STUDiOS.
