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Latest furniture trends and musings from Saxen.

A person is holding a pantone color swatch in their hand
By Beth McCallum December 19, 2024
Embrace the deliciously decadent Pantone 2025 Colour of the Year: Mocha Mousse with Saxen.
Second-hand Aeron chair for sale in Scotland
By Beth McCallum November 27, 2024
Upcycling, re-homing, and repairing furniture has never become more important. To support this, Saxen launches the RefurbHub.
modern workplace with bench desks with space for both office chairs and wheelchair users
September 13, 2024
Embracing diversity and inclusive workspace design breaks barriers, inviting more people to participate in existing spaces.
A woman at a desk using the QikPac Carry unit and utilising power from anywhere in the office
By Beth McCallum September 9, 2024
With the QIKPAC CARRY, all-day power from anywhere is yours. Cordless and compact but fuelled with intense performance, prepare for flexible power.
peach coloured pledge hyde pods
By Beth McCallum September 9, 2024
Explore the Hyde range of sound-absorbing pods and booth seating, perfect for creating a quiet zone within a busy office space.
tejo seating system with planter, cork base, green upholstery
By Beth McCallum September 4, 2024
Designed to be flexible, circular, and outrageously stylish, Tejo is the new, innovative collection from Isomi.
Sheep in mountainside next to a Solidwool Hembury chair
By Beth McCallum July 12, 2024
Solidwool takes unwanted sheep wool and turns it into a sustainable and innovative material used for a timeless furniture range.
 Black-stained VWork table and benches in a modern office space
By Beth McCallum July 11, 2024
Introducing VWork by Modus – an all-timber desk, meeting table, and bench range with striking V-shaped joinery available in a natural or black oak finish.
Theo crendeza storage solution in green
By Beth McCallum June 19, 2024
Saxen is pleased to announce it is now a supplier of New Design Group, a UK-based manufacturer that boasts a carbon-neutral factory.
Close up of wooden table tops on black table legs.
May 20, 2024
Discover sustainable furniture materials for your space with eco-friendly options that balance practicality and aesthetics.
Saxen supplying iTube deking office furniture Scotland
January 25, 2024
Saxen is pleased to announce it is now a supplier of Alea Office range. Explore their iTube collection, designed to suit any space.
woman sitting at a desk in an ergonomic office chair working on her laptop.
January 9, 2024
Uncover the five best ergonomic office chairs for comfortable working, tried and tested by furniture experts. Transform the way you take a seat.
Pantone 'peach fuzz' card on a peach wallpaper.
December 21, 2023
Pantone has announced their colour of the year 2024: Peach Fuzz. See how to incorporate this warm colour into your corporate and residential workspaces.
Biophilic nature design
November 20, 2023
Discover the impact of biophilic office design on productivity and well-being, exploring examples of integrating nature into your workspace.
December 15, 2022
Furniture and fabrics that have been made with upcycled materials and leftover waste.
February 10, 2022
Yes, you read that right. From jeans to a chair – and not just jeans. We are talking army gear, coffee bags and suits all made into chairs and stylish storage.
October 28, 2021
As much of the country and the world has switched to home working out of necessity due to restrictions caused by the virus, there have been certain oversights when it comes to safety while working from home.
October 15, 2020
Prior to the pandemic, prime office space was at a premium and the goal was to fit as many people as possible into the space in order to keep overheads to a minimum.
April 1, 2020
Beautiful and practical architectural acoustic solutions. This furniture solution includes acoustic wall panels, hanging screens and room dividers for open-plan offices, formal meeting rooms, receptions and glass-fronted rooms.
April 1, 2019
Capsule soft seating collection offers a stylish solution to the increasing need for concentration and privacy in office environments. In an atmosphere of security, comfort, and innovation you can make phone calls or read without being disturbed. The collection creates privacy without being completely cut off from the surroundings.
January 29, 2019
Palasides ll from Spacestor offers a new way of dividing zones in a light and minimalist way. Its design can be customised with biophilia, shelving and other accessories and can grow to any size, making new architectures around or even over your desk; your imagination is the limit.
November 19, 2018
Open spaces require clever furniture solutions to create privacy. In busy working environments there is a need for furniture that encourages social interaction, intimate meeting places, privacy, and places of refuge where focus and concentration can happen.
May 2, 2018
The term biophilia, meaning love of nature, focuses on human’s innate attraction to nature and natural processes. With the current increase in urbanisation, human beings have become separated from nature, which has caused an increase in stress-related illnesses.
March 9, 2018
As open plan offices continue to be the go-to of office design, the need for areas to have meetings, team working and a little privacy becomes important. That’s why dens, pods, and booths are the perfect pieces of office furniture to provide a breakout area in an otherwise open space.
April 5, 2017
Whether you're looking to create a sun-trapped chill-out zone, a space to enjoy alfresco dining, or seeking to refresh your venue's outdoor spaces for dining or relaxing, the latest trends in outdoor furnishing are a long way from white plastic tables and deck-chairs. Our outdoor spaces are now treated as an extension of our homes or workspaces - a place that welcomes entertainment, dining and relaxation.
February 22, 2017
In a country where even the police uniforms are designed by Armani, it isn't surprising that Italians take their interior design very seriously as well.
A person is holding a pantone color swatch in their hand
By Beth McCallum December 19, 2024
Embrace the deliciously decadent Pantone 2025 Colour of the Year: Mocha Mousse with Saxen.
Second-hand Aeron chair for sale in Scotland
By Beth McCallum November 27, 2024
Upcycling, re-homing, and repairing furniture has never become more important. To support this, Saxen launches the RefurbHub.
modern workplace with bench desks with space for both office chairs and wheelchair users
September 13, 2024
Embracing diversity and inclusive workspace design breaks barriers, inviting more people to participate in existing spaces.
A woman at a desk using the QikPac Carry unit and utilising power from anywhere in the office
By Beth McCallum September 9, 2024
With the QIKPAC CARRY, all-day power from anywhere is yours. Cordless and compact but fuelled with intense performance, prepare for flexible power.
peach coloured pledge hyde pods
By Beth McCallum September 9, 2024
Explore the Hyde range of sound-absorbing pods and booth seating, perfect for creating a quiet zone within a busy office space.
tejo seating system with planter, cork base, green upholstery
By Beth McCallum September 4, 2024
Designed to be flexible, circular, and outrageously stylish, Tejo is the new, innovative collection from Isomi.
Sheep in mountainside next to a Solidwool Hembury chair
By Beth McCallum July 12, 2024
Solidwool takes unwanted sheep wool and turns it into a sustainable and innovative material used for a timeless furniture range.
 Black-stained VWork table and benches in a modern office space
By Beth McCallum July 11, 2024
Introducing VWork by Modus – an all-timber desk, meeting table, and bench range with striking V-shaped joinery available in a natural or black oak finish.
Theo crendeza storage solution in green
By Beth McCallum June 19, 2024
Saxen is pleased to announce it is now a supplier of New Design Group, a UK-based manufacturer that boasts a carbon-neutral factory.
Close up of wooden table tops on black table legs.
May 20, 2024
Discover sustainable furniture materials for your space with eco-friendly options that balance practicality and aesthetics.
Saxen supplying iTube deking office furniture Scotland
January 25, 2024
Saxen is pleased to announce it is now a supplier of Alea Office range. Explore their iTube collection, designed to suit any space.
woman sitting at a desk in an ergonomic office chair working on her laptop.
January 9, 2024
Uncover the five best ergonomic office chairs for comfortable working, tried and tested by furniture experts. Transform the way you take a seat.
Pantone 'peach fuzz' card on a peach wallpaper.
December 21, 2023
Pantone has announced their colour of the year 2024: Peach Fuzz. See how to incorporate this warm colour into your corporate and residential workspaces.
Biophilic nature design
November 20, 2023
Discover the impact of biophilic office design on productivity and well-being, exploring examples of integrating nature into your workspace.
December 15, 2022
Furniture and fabrics that have been made with upcycled materials and leftover waste.
February 10, 2022
Yes, you read that right. From jeans to a chair – and not just jeans. We are talking army gear, coffee bags and suits all made into chairs and stylish storage.
October 28, 2021
As much of the country and the world has switched to home working out of necessity due to restrictions caused by the virus, there have been certain oversights when it comes to safety while working from home.
October 15, 2020
Prior to the pandemic, prime office space was at a premium and the goal was to fit as many people as possible into the space in order to keep overheads to a minimum.
April 1, 2020
Beautiful and practical architectural acoustic solutions. This furniture solution includes acoustic wall panels, hanging screens and room dividers for open-plan offices, formal meeting rooms, receptions and glass-fronted rooms.
April 1, 2019
Capsule soft seating collection offers a stylish solution to the increasing need for concentration and privacy in office environments. In an atmosphere of security, comfort, and innovation you can make phone calls or read without being disturbed. The collection creates privacy without being completely cut off from the surroundings.
January 29, 2019
Palasides ll from Spacestor offers a new way of dividing zones in a light and minimalist way. Its design can be customised with biophilia, shelving and other accessories and can grow to any size, making new architectures around or even over your desk; your imagination is the limit.
November 19, 2018
Open spaces require clever furniture solutions to create privacy. In busy working environments there is a need for furniture that encourages social interaction, intimate meeting places, privacy, and places of refuge where focus and concentration can happen.
May 2, 2018
The term biophilia, meaning love of nature, focuses on human’s innate attraction to nature and natural processes. With the current increase in urbanisation, human beings have become separated from nature, which has caused an increase in stress-related illnesses.
March 9, 2018
As open plan offices continue to be the go-to of office design, the need for areas to have meetings, team working and a little privacy becomes important. That’s why dens, pods, and booths are the perfect pieces of office furniture to provide a breakout area in an otherwise open space.
April 5, 2017
Whether you're looking to create a sun-trapped chill-out zone, a space to enjoy alfresco dining, or seeking to refresh your venue's outdoor spaces for dining or relaxing, the latest trends in outdoor furnishing are a long way from white plastic tables and deck-chairs. Our outdoor spaces are now treated as an extension of our homes or workspaces - a place that welcomes entertainment, dining and relaxation.
February 22, 2017
In a country where even the police uniforms are designed by Armani, it isn't surprising that Italians take their interior design very seriously as well.
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