What A Great Year For Office Furniture!

As we kick off the final month of 2015, we've found ourselves reflecting on what a great year it was for the office furniture world! Brands like Mayline, Cherryman Industries, OFM, and Global Total Office truly raised the industry bar. In today's post, we'll take a look back at how these reputable manufacturers made this one of the most exciting years ever.

Mayline was definitely the big winner of 2015. They gave us cutting edge furniture collections and amazing ergonomic seating solutions. Mayline kicked off 2015 with the release of their Medina collection. It's popularity soared from the minute it hit the market. Medina desks, conference tables, reception desks, and storage products offered the value and style shoppers needed to transform their interiors on a budget. Medina products are now available in 5 attractive finish options. Leave no doubt, this popular collection will end the year as the number 1 casegoods furniture line.

Mayline didn't stop with Medina. Just a few short weeks ago, they gave us yet another amazing furniture line. The Sterling collection offers the perfect blend of modern and traditional design characteristics. Sterling desks feature opaque acrylic accents and unique curves that put them in a league of their own. All Sterling reception desk models like the STG34 boast glass transaction counters and spacious work surfaces. The conference room table models from this collection are available in a wide range of sizes and feature boat shaped tops. Sterling is still building momentum, but we expect it will make it's way onto our best sellers list before the end of the year.


At this years NeoCon event, Mayline showcased their new Living chair. To make a long story short, it was a huge hit! This multi functional tasking chair moves with you. The passive seat slider is weight activated while the flexible back provides constant support that adjusts to the user as they sit and move naturally. The chair seat automatically adjusts to it's user and distributes weight weigh out the need for adjustment. At just $399.99, the Living chair is one of the best value buys on the market.

It was also a big year for the Cherryman Industries team! Known and respected as one of the best furniture manufacturers in the country, Cherryman stepped outside their comfort zone to earn some major seating cred. In 2015, Cherryman rolled out their popular iDesk office chair collection and blew us all away! The new ergonomic chairs from this collection offer unmatched appeal, value, and comfort.

Looking to save big on a task chair? We recommend the Ambarella! This iDesk chair from Cherryman offers adjustable arms, a multifunctional mechanism, and built in guide for user comfort. All this in a packaged priced just over two hundred bucks. The Ambarella provided shoppers with the most bang for their buck in 2015. Lot's of cool color options are available to help kick your interior appeal into high gear.

In addition to the Ambarella, the iDesk collection gave us the perfect new chair for the executive office and conference room. The Curva seating solution is available in both high back and mid back variations. These designer chairs feature attractive loop arms and a blend of mesh and leather surfaces. Both black and silver frame options are available starting at $447.99. We recommend the mid back Curva chair for the conference room as it saves space and looks great! The high back Curva is perfect for executive environments. It features a mesh back and high end leather headrest that's sure to impress your office guests.

Nobody did reception furniture collections better than OFM in 2015! This industry leader gave us awesome new lines like Morph, Triumph, Serenity, and Contour. No matter your needs of space requirements, OFM has a seating collection that will work for you. While we love all of OFM's hot new lounge and waiting room collections, the Morph is definitely our favorite. The lounge seating and sofas from this collection are truly revolutionary. The seating from the Morph collection features flip up privacy panels and power capabilities that your guests will certainly appreciate. With Morph, you'll be able to turn your waiting room in to a private workspace. Simply plug your device into the chair arm, flip up the privacy panel, and voila! Your guests will be sitting comfortably and functionally in no time.

This year Global Total Office gave us great new office chairs like the Vion, G20, Arti, and Solar. We could go on about these trend setting ergonomic chairs for hours, but what we really want to tell you about is the Zira collection. Talk about wow factor! When the average furniture line won't cut it, Zira is ready to make your interiors excel. This line of fully modular components gave businesses the ability to make one of a kind spaces in 2015. This year, Zira was expanded to include unbelievably cool reception desks and powered conference room table models. Zira reception desks can be configured to accommodate multiple users. These unique welcome desks can be accented with frosted glass accents, intricate handle pulls for storage drawers, and versatile storage solutions.

The powered conference room table models from the Zira collection are the best in the business. If you're looking to streamline the meeting process, improve functionality, and propel your collaborative efforts into a whole new stratosphere, a Zira conference table like the Z48144BE is the choice for you. These intricate boardroom solutions are available in a wide range of sizes and surface shapes. Zira tables can be customized with a variety of different edge, base, base trim, and surface finish options. All models can be equipped with cutting edge power modules from technology collections like Oasis. Outfit your Zira table with AC, USB, HDMI, Audio, Phone input options and much more to make your meeting area the best it can be.

Shop Smart: The Best Desks For Your Dollar

Everybody loves a good deal! When it comes to finding a new desk for your home or business, don't be fooled by cheap imitations and poorly made furnishings. Instead, shop for value. Trust name brand furniture manufacturers like Mayline, Offices To Go, and Cherryman Industries. In today's post we'll help you in your quest to purchase a well made desk within your price range. Use the tips and tricks showcased here to get the best desk for your dollar!

Mayline

With over 10 best selling office furniture lines available on the market today, you'll have no problem finding an awesome new desk from Mayline. This industry leading manufacturer takes pride in crafting excellent executive workstations, multi user desk configurations, and computer desks for both home and business need. Mayline furniture collections like Medina and Sterling have been huge hits this year. These top rated lines include stand alone desks available for well below a thousand bucks. The trend setting modern executive desk layouts from these collections will help make your interiors the best they can be without breaking your office makeover budget.

Offices To Go

Highly respected for their comfortable office chairs and casegoods furniture, Offices To Go is definitely a brand you can trust to get your office makeover project done right. Offices To Go desks are completely modular! This makes creating custom workstations designed to meet your specific needs a breeze. Offices To Go executive desks can be configured in L shaped, U shaped, and multi user variations in 4 different finish options. Up against a tight project deadline? No need to stress! OTG's products typically ship within 2 days of order. Their executive U desk packages start at around $695.00 and include plenty of work surface space and storage to keep you well organized. Rest assured, you can't go wrong with a desk from Offices To Go!

Cherryman Industries

Cherryman Industries is another great full service office furniture provider you can trust to create you a unique workspace on a budget. With best selling desk lines like Amber, you'll be ready to earn your space the compliments it deserves. Take a look at an Amber office desk configuration like the AM-366 priced at $1010.00 and you'll instantly see the value we're raving about. These U shaped workstations feature 71" wide front desks, 35" wide returns, and 71" wide credenzas. In addition, the AM-366 also includes a 2 box 2 file drawer credenza to keep your important documents safe. Luxurious Amber desk configurations are also available for high end work environments. If this sounds more like your personal style, we recommend the AM-406N. This 10 piece package is available for just $2520.00 in 2015 in your choice of 5 laminate finish options.

OFM, Inc.

This year OFM, Inc. has been a bit devoted to the world of reception and waiting room furniture. That being said, their Venice and Mesa desk collections are still a must consider for any professional workplace makeover. Venice desks are available in two attractive laminate finish options and feature modernized modesty panels that really impress. An OFM desk from the Venice collection will cost you around $715.99 and can be accented with matching pedestals, credenzas, returns, and wall cabinets. The OFM desks from the Mesa collection are perfect for school and classroom applications. With heavy duty metal frames, you'll be hard pressed to find a more durable lineup on the market. Just this year the Mesa collection was expanded to include standing height desks that encourage continuous movement in the workplace. These ergo friendly solutions promote good blood flow and prevent long sits that can cause major health risks over the long term.

Global Total Office

When you want the best for your workplace interiors, turn to Global Total Office. This premier furniture and seating manufacturer is ready to create you a custom desk layout to meet your specific needs and space requirements. With lines like Princeton and Zira, finding what you need for your office just got easy. While many of the luxurious furniture lines available on the market today come with hefty price tags, Princeton and Zira provide unmatched value. Shoppers who choose to purchase furniture from these best selling collections will be rewarded with extensive finish, handle pull, and accent options to make their stations one of a kind. Let your furniture dreams become a reality with Global Total Office!

The Office Oscars 2014

In honor of the Oscars, we've decided to present our own little award show for 2014. This past year, we've seen some amazing furniture features, from chairs to desks to lounge furniture and beyond. It's time  we honor them with their own categories that showcase what each piece truly is. So sit back and enjoy the Office Oscar winners of 2014, and find out why they're so great!

Best Furniture Manufacturer

Competition was stiff this year for the category of Best Furniture Manufacturer. We've seen exquisite performances from many of our favorite brands, including Eurotech, Mayline, RFM, and even Woodstock Furniture. They've all fought for the goal and each one has earned something for their efforts, but it is without question that this year's award goes to the furniture by Global Total Office for the category of Best Manufacturer. Global's feature of reasonably priced furniture in all categories range far and wide, earning them marks for great chairs, desks, lounge furniture, and storage for office use. Their performance this year was truly a hit-on-all-sixes!

Most Comfortable Office Chair 

Choosing the winners for this category was a veritable task of tears for the committee as there were many chairs worthy of recognition. There were many nominees, including the Chakra chair by Eurotech, the RFM Carmel, the RFM Verte, and the Global Arti. However, only one could be the true winner this year - the one that wowed us! The WAU-HIGH Wau Series High Back Chair by Eurotech takes home the gold this year. This five star chair is available in both a mid back and high back option offered in two color combos for maximum versatility. It boasts ergonomic capabilities and a supportive mesh back to prevent the buildup of heat and germs on the user. It's a classic in the making that we won't soon forget!

Best Supporting Ergonomic Accessory

With the world of ergonomics moving as fast as it is, of course we had many nominees for this category. It was a close run between ergonomic monitor arms, office chairs, keyboard platforms, and foot rests, but I think we can say that ergonomic CPU holders left them all behind. These devices have the potential to save thousands in damage for offices that use them. A spilled cup of coffee can spell disaster for a computer's hard drive, but not with CPU holders around. Mounted under office desks, these nifty little devices are heroes in disguise!

Top Office Furniture Line 

Again, it was a close race between the furniture lines this year. The performances of Mayline's Brighton, e5, and Global's Zira collection truly moved us, but the real star of this category is, without a doubt, Amber Collection furniture by Cherryman in the 2014 Office Oscars. It's often easy for brand names to carry versatile furniture products, but for a furniture series, it's a whole different story. Amazingly, the Cherryman Amber collection boasts chairs, desks, conference tables, storage features, and even reception stations - for more than one user! A great feat that can only be achieved by a great brand!

Best Office Desk

With all the desks out there competing for the top prize, it was hard to choose a winner for this year's desk award. However, with deliberate consideration, the committee has elected the 6048-L3 Adjustable Workstation by Ergonomic Concepts as the best office desk of the year! Portraying a simple design at first glance, with the touch of a button, this desk reaches sky-high heights for health nuts. It's no secret that standing is the healthier way to work, and with this desk, users can choose a modern way to a healthier life with this height adjustable workstation available in eight attractive finishes.

Best Conference Table

Available in tons of attractive finishes, and versatile enough to turn any modern conference area into a workstation, the T4896MB Large Mesh Conference Table by OFM takes the gold in this category. Boasting generous elbow room, the OFM Mesh Base Table comfortably seats eight people. Its T-molded banding protects the table from bangs and scuffs during transport and assembly.

Most Eco Friendly Office Product

It's hard to determine the eco-friendliness of something, but thanks to Greenguard Certified office products, users can rest assured their office items are sustainable and guilt-free! Now, of course, Eurotech churned out some excellent examples of the green mindset, as they do every year. But the award for Most Eco Friendly Office Product goes to the Global 6670-2 Arti Series Polypropylene  Back Office chair in 2014. This wonder of a chair not only boasts spectacular ergonomic design and comfort, which earned it an honorable mention for Most Comfortable Office Chair. It's also 95% recyclable! Designed by the brilliant Zooey Chu, we wouldn't expect anything less!

Best Furniture Configuration 

The nominees for this category included many desk configurations and furniture sets, but the winner for the 2014 award has to go to the Citi Lounge Furniture Collection for waiting areas. This collection draws visitors to a comfortable lounge chair, sofa, and a stylish coffee table capable of fitting in both home and business environments. Available in four appealing leather upholsteries with leg options and sofa sizes available, this collection is a dream set for office reception areas, waiting rooms, and lobbies alike!

Most Original Chair Design

In what seems like everyone's favorite category, we've seen some real doozies this year in the realm of weird and wacky office chairs. Surprisingly, we've had some strange nominations for the Carmel by RFM, the Swopper Chair by Via Seating, and plenty of others by Global and Eurotech, but it is the last manufacturer that takes the gold! For outstanding supremacy in the category of weirdest design, the Chakra Chair by Eurotech Seating wins this category. Featuring seven independently moving cushions, and available in a host of colors, this zoomorphic chair manages incredible comfort by cradling the body's pressure points. It is a favorite of yoga enthusiasts and deskercisers everywhere, not just for its color, but for its zen-like airy support system!

Product of the Year

And finally, the category we've all been waiting for - Product of the Year! 2014 has seen astounding performances from office desks, chairs, training tables, conference furniture, and so many more. However, there can be only one to take home the coveted Product of the Year award. That goes to none other than the 841 Recoil Lounge Chair by OFM for waiting areas. The Recoil is available in numerous colors, but it's the modern design, heavy duty construction, generous dimensions, and anti-microbial spring back that make this chair so popular. Along with Net Series Beam Seating as a close runner up, Recoil chairs have put on spectacular performances time and time again. We are proud to name it the winner of this year's Office Oscars! Let's all look forward to an entertaining new year!

New in February: Verde Series Office Desks by Cherryman

Cherryman is one of the industries most respected manufacturers of professional home and business furniture solutions. With 5 top selling collections available on the market in 2014, this reputable brand has expanded one of their best lines to include several new office desk configurations. In today's article we'll highlight and review 5 of the hottest new Verde series desks from Cherryman perfect for any modern work environment!

First up, the Cherryman VL-703N Verde Series Desk Station with 6 pieces in total. At first glance, the VL-703N will wow you with it's white accented glass hutch doors and modern design. This modern furniture set offers far more than just good looks however! With two double door lateral file cabinets, a file file pedestals, and a box box file pedestal, the VL-703N offers plenty of ways to keep your office organized. At an everyday low price of $2891.99 this set is an excellent value that should be considered by any shopper in search of high quality furnishings for the workplace.

The VL-619 Verde L Desk by Cherryman offers versatility, storage, and style at an affordable price point. This modern desk features a post leg design that's accented with a small modesty panel for privacy. Like all Cherryman Verde Series Desks this configuration is available in a choice of espresso or latte finish. Priced at $981.99, this small desk is great for corner office applications or any work environment limited by square footage.

Outfitting a modern executive office with new furniture? Custom Verde series desk sets are an excellent way to save a bundle! Exclusive packages like this VERDE1 model offer ample style at a consumer friendly price point. This designer set includes two wardrobe storage cabinets, an overhead hutch, two file pedestals, and the VL-742N Verde Table desk for computing. With 8 pieces in total, this white accented office furniture set offers plenty of wow factor to match it's organizing potential. This versatile package can be customized by adding or removing pieces to meet your specific space requirements.

In love with this incredible collection yet? We thought so, but if you're still in need of convincing the VL-733N Verde Bowfront Desk Set should push you over the top! This 10 piece package includes the VL-608N Verde executive desk as the main focal point to compliment the rear storage credenza composed of an overhead hutch with wood doors and file file pedestals. A matching 2 drawer V827L Verde file cabinet is also including along with a bookcase hutch for added storage. This package is available for $2736.99 in your choice of finish. Talk about value!

The VL-735 Verde Series U Desk is sure to wow any shopper. This 6 piece package priced at $3206.99 includes everything you need to start your executive office makeover project on the right start. Components like a white overhead hutch, desk organizer, lateral file credenza, and wardrobe cabinet all make the VL-735 an excellent choice for those in need of ample office storage. The X factor that takes this package over the top however is the super cool mobile file pedestal with cushion. This unique piece doubles as stool when extra guest seating is needed. If you're in search of new executive office furniture for sale in 2014, the VL-735 set is a great way to impress your valued clientele while keeping you organized and on the cutting edge!

Furniture Reviews: Cherryman Amber Series

Cherryman Industries is highly regarded as one of the nations top office furniture manufacturers. This reputable brand is a favorite amongst interior designers and business professionals alike. Cherryman offers 5 popular casegoods furniture lines designed for a variety of applications. That being said, the Amber collection has been a top seller of 2013 that definitely deserves the spotlight. Amber includes a variety of popular desks, reception stations, guest seating, storage, and professional conference tables sure to impress even the harshest critics.

Whether you're looking to create a stylish home office or professional executive workspace, the Amber Series by Cherryman offers excellent desking solutions to meet your individual needs and space requirements. With both bow front and straight front variations available, Amber desks can be outfitted with a choice of suspended or full size pedestals for office organizing. Desk widths from 60" to 71" are manufactured with full size front modesty panels. In addition to the line of stand alone models, larger configurations are manufactured with returns, rear credenzas, and overhead hutch units for higher end executive work environments. Rest assured, an Amber office desk by Cherryman is available to meet the requirements of nearly any room size and shape.

Making a great first impression on your office clientele is essential. To do so,  your business will need a professional guest welcoming area designed for just that! Those considering a lounge, reception area, or waiting room makeover will definitely want to consider the reception desks with modern style from the Cherryman Amber series. Available in 4 stocked laminate finish options, those facing a project deadline will love the ability to complete their makeover in a timely manner. L shaped reception units are available along with rectangular reception desks for small spaces with optional glass transaction counters. Adding storage is a breeze! Both suspended and full size pedestals are available on all models. If you're limited by budget and don't want to sacrifice style, products like the AM-400N Amber reception desk by Cherryman are highly recommended by industry professionals.

Once you've added the reception station for your office waiting area, it's time to turn your attention to guest comfort. In doing so, sticking with a cohesive line with the same wood finishes is an important design tip to remember. Products like the Cherryman model CHAIR-27 will do just that without breaking your budget. The Amber collection includes 2 different chair designs including a slat and full back model both upholstered in black. Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, and Black Cherry finishes are available in both styles. Amber series seating is quite versatile. This line is also a great choice for accenting executive style office furniture as it offers a luxury look that won't break your project budget.

No office is complete without the proper storage products needed to stay organized. Luckily for you, Cherryman understands this mentality well! The Amber collection offers a variety of bookcases, pedestals, and wood cabinets for files that can be incorporated into any space with ease. Combo solutions like the A327 model offer added versatility with a 2 organizing drawers for smaller items, a large storage drawer for office supplies, and a lower section for lateral file organizing. The file pedestals on wheels can be outfitted with a cushion to match the Amber series tack boards while providing a helpful seat when needed.

We've saved the best for last! In 2013 the Amber line has expanded to include products like the AM-410N expandable conference table to meet the needs of your growing business. It's no secret that modular products have been a huge hit this year. Products like the new tables from the Amber series are a big reason why. Available in sizes from 10" to 20', you'll be at no shortage of options to start your conference room makeover project with. Those limited by space can purchase the 10' model and add additional sections to accommodate more guests when needed without having to purchase an all new table. Now that's just smart!