While trends come and go, Pedrali’s designs are steadfast – proving to be staples in an ever-shifting workspace design landscape. Keep reading to learn about Pedrali’s key ingredients to lasting design in the office.

The Italian furniture company Pedrali is no stranger to longevity. As workplace design has shifted in drastic ways, its furniture stands the test of changing times and trends. Many of the designs showcased here celebrate their tenth anniversary this year, continuing to prove that simplicity, craft, innovation and versatility are the key ingredients to lasting design.

Pedrali’s sponsorship of FRAME Awards’ Work category is a fitting reflection of its expertise as a company that has continued to showcase its craft and innovation over a decades-long design legacy. In this roundup of Pedrali-influenced workspaces, its designs prove time and time again that they are the ones for the job.

 Photo: Carola Merello

On the left, the athletic lean of the Nemea chair is quietly present in Deloitte’s Milan HQ by DEGW Lombardini.

At a busy and vast office campus, the lightweight silhouettes of the Nemea and Nolita chairs help to maintain a clean visual field  

The sprawling 40,000 sq-m Deloitte headquarters in Milan comprises nearly 1,900 workstations, various team-working areas, an auditorium, a food court, mindfulness zones, studios and client-focussed spaces. Within the hustle and bustle of the campus, the elegant solid-ash and aluminium Nemea chair and the delicate silhouette of the Nolita chair quietly hold court. Nolita’s wire frame lets the gaze pass completely through while Nemea’s sleek design is easy on the eye, keeping visual noise to a minimum in an office already full of visual interest. The two iconic collections by CMP Design celebrate ten years since their debut this year, blending timeless design with the evolving needs of contemporary workspaces.

Top and above: Kareem Olivier Kab

Buddy Oasi poufs and sofas are available in indoor and outdoor versions, allowing visual continuity across spaces. Seen here at the Brevo Offices in Paris, designed by Les Batisseurs.

Buddy Oasi’s playful forms buoy the outdoor spaces of Brevo’s Paris workspace

Growing evidence suggests that outdoor and green spaces are vital to the wellbeing of office workers, but it’s hard to find outdoor furniture that’s both comfortable and stylish while being versatile enough to use indoors, too. At Brevo’s Paris office, Buddy Oasi by Busetti Garuti Redaelli helps integrate its sunny indoor area with the rooftop terrace. The pouf’s playful form provides plenty of support and space for an impromptu meeting or a moment to unwind. The movable backrest on Buddy Oasi gives it a bonus point for versatility, allowing users the freedom configure the seating according to their needs.

 Photo: Andrea Martiradonna

Above, Héra armchairs can be seen in one of L’Oréal Milan’s themed break areas, designed by DEGW Lombardini.

At L’Oreal’s Milan Office, the Héra armchair series makes workers feel at home

Each space at the L’Oréal office in Milan is designed to emulate the comfort of the domestic, the designers placing priority on a strong sense of welcome and comfort. Here, the Héra and Héra lounge by Patrick Jouin play a part in creating a sense of ease. The Héra armchair with its elegant curved backrest in three-dimensional bent plywood provides easy support in style, while its lounge version, in solid wood, sits lower and wider for a more relaxed seat. The sophisticated forms reflect the L’Oréal brand’s values while also being strong functional elements of the space.

Photo: Ottavio Tomasini

At the Pedrali Collaborative Space by Park Associati, the Toa table and Buddyhub provide discrete breakout spaces.

Buddyhub seats and Toa tables facilitate deep work and breakout discussions at the Pedrali Collaborative Space

In an open-plan workspace, it’s vital to carve out pockets of focus and privacy. Buddyhub by Busetti Garuti Redaelli does just that, with high panels enveloping the seat. Two Buddyhub seats can be placed together to create a partially acoustically insulated ‘pod’ for breakout discussions and socializing with coworkers. The versatile Toa table by Robin Rizzini adds to an adaptable workspace, supporting a range of tabletop sizes and endless modularity in length and width, allowing individuals full control over how to arrange their workspaces, and when to dip out. This adaptability enhances the control that users have of their environment, further enhancing worker wellbeing.

Photo: Salva Lopez

The Nolita Sofa sits proudly on the terrace at the Sauvage TV office in Barcelona, designed by Vania Gaetti.

The Nolita Sofa elevates the outdoor areas of a workspace, providing ample room to kick back or just get some fresh air

Outdoor areas in office settings often come as an afterthought – but the Sauvage TV office in Barcelona shows that placing emphasis on them can pay off in droves. Here, designers opted for the Nolita Sofa by CMP Design. Its vibrant colour and minimal form answered to the challenge of reflecting the creativity of the brand while maintaining a restrained design where silence and beauty support the rhythms of daily work. With waterproof cushions and a sturdy metal frame, the Nolita Sofa is sure to elevate the moments workers take to have a break outside.  

Photo: Matteo Bellomo

Visitors are welcomed by Log armchairs paired with Circular coffee tables at Scapalay HQ.

Scalapay HQ uses Log armchairs for a comfortable – and sculptural – waiting area

The confident form of the Log armchair by Busetti Garuti Redaelli graces the entrance of Scalapay HQ in Milan, complementing the colour palette and rounded soft edges in its spatial design. It, too, celebrated its tenth anniversary last year, proving that a strong, mono-material look can resist shifting trends. The armchairs, paired with the Circular coffee table, create a comfortable area to rest one’s legs or have a conversation while waiting for a meeting, helping guests have a gentle transition from reception to work area.