Onoffice magazine

Luca Nichetto strikes a formidable figure at the SaloneUfficio, the bustling office section of the Milan furniture fair. The burly Venetian designer is surrounded by salesmen in suits, huddled together waiting for the next punter to step into their lair. Nichetto, on the other hand, is perched on a small sofa from his newly launched range for the Italian brand Emmegi. He looks confident. Maybe because he knows his collaborations with the company – lovely little numbers called Metro and…

Among the plethora of task chairs and workstations at the Orgatec furniture fair was this minimalist offering from Swedish design and architecture practice Broberg & Ridderstråle. LITE features a wide arched back with a thin profile. The chair can be fitted with accessories such as armrests, a foldable writing tablet and upholstery can be added to the back. "Stackable chairs are often narrow and characterised by a slightly anxious expression. We wanted to create a chair with an inviting wide…