Task Chairs in a Hybrid World: How Seating Adapts to New Workstyles
The way we work has shifted — likely forever. Hybrid schedules, flexible spaces and shared workstations have redefined what the everyday task chair is supposed to do. Once confined to a dedicated desk, task seating now needs to perform in a wide variety of settings, from the open office and the home workspace to coworking lounges and touch-down spots.
That evolution has transformed the role of task seating. It’s no longer just about ergonomics. It’s about adaptability, simplicity and style. With New+Next, we’re showcasing innovations that set the pace for the modern workplace.
Hybrid Work, Hybrid Demands
Most work today isn’t a one-dimensional 9-to-5 desk routine. It’s a flow that shifts between focus time, collaboration and in-between moments. Task seating has to meet those shifting demands by balancing home-like comfort with workplace performance.
That’s the balance built into our Clova Light Task Chair. Created by CLAUDIO BELLINI Studio, Clova offers a sculpted design with multiple base options, including a light task version, to bring warmth into the modern office while standing up to everyday use.
The same philosophy is at the heart of the Axys Light Task Chair. With a design language rooted in residential-like comfort, Axys pairs a welcoming seat with a task-ready base. Its slim form and intuitive controls make it easy to move between private offices, collaborative hubs and home setups.
The Rise of Intuitive Seating
With fewer assigned desks, most employees don’t have the time or patience to fine-tune every knob and lever. Hybrid task seating is all about intuitive design.
Our Ozmo Light Task was built for that. Inspired by the endless loop of a Möbius strip, Its lightweight frame and breathable mesh back move with the body for effortless alignment. And the balance-tilt mechanism with height adjustment keeps things simple. In shared spaces and hot-desking zones, Ozmo makes intuitive support part of the everyday workflow.
Design That Travels (and Fits Anywhere)
Today’s hybrid environments aren’t one-size-fits-all, and seating shouldn’t be either. Task chairs need to move seamlessly between spaces while looking the part.
The Focus 2.0 Polymer Back Task Chair delivers on that versatility. A full-sized office chair with a slim, refined profile, Focus 2.0 combines the durability of a precision-engineered polymer back with the breathability of mesh — perfect for long-term use in open office hubs, private offices or training spaces. Its modern aesthetic and advanced ergonomics make it a future-ready solution for hybrid work environments.
Well-Being as the New Performance Metric
In the hybrid era, wellness has moved from a perk to a necessity. People want furniture that supports their health throughout the day no matter where they’re working.
All of our latest task chairs are designed with this in mind. From sculpted comfort to breathable mesh backs and dynamic ergonomic mechanisms, these chairs keep employees supported and energized wherever the day takes them.
Task Seating That Moves With People
Hybrid work has reshaped the office into a network of spaces, and task seating is the common thread. With Clova, Ozmo, Axys and Focus 2.0 Polymer Back, we make sure every seat supports the same experience — comfort that lasts, design that adapts and performance that holds up. Because no matter where work happens, the right task chair helps people do their best work.
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