Haworth, Sosu, designed by Patricia Urquiola

By Diana Mosher

Not that long ago, the office sofa was a necessary—though not necessarily exciting—fixture in the reception area. Today, the sofa is the center of the action, and that’s true for all kinds of commercial projects. Lounge areas support everything from impromptu brainstorming and casual client meetings to laptop work, coffee breaks, and social gatherings. Hotels got the memo first, creating inviting "living room" lobbies in the early 2000s. Workplaces followed in the 2010s as companies recognized that comfort, flexibility, and collaboration inspire creativity and strengthen culture. These 6 product introductions from Bernhardt, Viccarbe, Andreu World, Favaretto, HBF, and Haworth entice people to have a seat and linger longer.

Bernhardt, Crews, designed by Terry Crews

Bernhardt

Who needs an art budget when you can specify the fabulous Crews sofa designed for Bernhardt by actor, TV personality, and former pro football player Terry Crews. This sculptural lounge seating becomes the main attraction in any commercial setting. Inspired by the language of performance-driven automobiles, the Crews sofa has sweeping lines and a forward-leaning posture that create a sense of motion and the impression that it could shift or glide at any moment. The solid walnut frame showcases meticulously detailed woodwork from every angle.

Viccarbe, Missiva sofa, designed by Luca Pevere 

Viccarbe

Lounge seating is all about bringing people together, and nothing does it better than a statement piece that sparks curiosity and conversation. The Missiva sofa, the centerpiece of a collection designed by Luca Pevere for Viccarbe, has that wow factor. Missiva’s distinctive feature, and the detail that gives the collection its name, is the stitching that brings to mind the flap of an envelope. The collection includes a lounge chair, bench, pouf, and low tables ideal for waiting, transitional, or meeting spaces in a range of commercial projects.

Andreu World, Grand Giro

Andreu World

Remember Andreu World’s floating Giro Soft modular sofa system? It gave the impression it was hovering above the floor. The Grand Giro, also by Alfredo Häberli, is an evolution that takes a more grounded style direction. The Grand Giro is super substantial, making it ideal for large-scale public, corporate, and hospitality spaces. It’s proof that lounge seating can be both hardworking and irresistibly chic. Generous proportions and sculptural curves create a relaxing destination for an impromptu brainstorming session or a client coffee chat.

Favaretto, Bluumrise

Favaretto

Crumbs, dust, and random debris have a way of collecting on the surface and in the crevices of lounge seating. Even the most stylish sofas will turn people off if they don’t look clean. This was the premise behind Bluumrise, a streamlined lounge collection by Favaretto that combines good looks with easy cleanability. The seat is moved forward and separated from the backrest, creating a gap that makes cleaning faster and easier. Rounded armrests and an elliptical tubular structure running around the base also give Bluumrise its simple but distinctive presence.

HBF, Cosme

HBF

Resimercial spaces are everywhere, but getting the right balance between residential and commercial elements can be tricky. Cosme, a lounge collection designed by Mark Grattan for HBF, began as a concept for a celebrity interiors project. With good bones to work with, Grattan moved into 3D modeling and two rounds of prototyping before arriving at a new silhouette that bridges the gap between residential and commercial worlds. Defined by a bold, mixed-material approach, Cosme’s signature column leg is available in wood veneer, marble, solid surface, or upholstered leather.

Haworth, Sosu

Haworth

Organic, fluid forms evoke the natural world in subtle ways that just make us feel better. Tapping into these good vibes, Patricia Urquiola’s Sosu Collection for Haworth is a new ancillary family of sofas, lounges, and tables that responds to the modern shift toward softer, hospitality-driven office and public areas. Sosu’s curvaceous shapes encourage people to relax and restore. Designed to scale effortlessly, this lounge collection helps set the stage for meaningful and productive human connections wherever it resides. ⬥