Ottomans can fulfill a number of functions in an office, ranging from footrests, to plush comfortable seating, and even tables in some cases. Ottomans have become an increasingly common sight in office lounge spaces and social spaces to provide quick, comfortable seating, or to provide greater comfort to anyone who needs to work away from their desk for a little while. You can also use them to create a softer, more informal look in a reception area or lobby.

Ottomans can offer many ergonomic benefits. When used with another as a footstool, stretching your legs out can help you relax in a more natural position and help people of different heights sit down more comfortably. If you choose to sit directly on an ottoman, the lack of a back encourages better posture by making it easier to sit upright, helping you to follow the natural curve of your spine.

An ottoman can serve as a unique alternative to a standard desk or task chair under certain circumstances. The solid design of an ottoman can support a healthier sitting posture, by encouraging you to sit with a straighter back that follows the natural curve of your spine. Many users have found themselves with improved spinal health and overall posture by working an ottoman into their daily sitting routines.

The difference between a coffee table and an ottoman depends largely on how you plan to use it. While the soft surface of most ottomans isn’t ideal for supporting things like coffee cups, they absolutely have the ability to support the weight of things like laptop computers, notebooks, and more. Using an ottoman in the center of an office social space or lounge area is an easy way to create a multi-use surface that can just as easily hold onto your belongings, as it can provide a quick place to sit for impromptu collaboration.

True to its name, bench seating allows for increased seating in the office by the addition of a low-profile, yet comfortable bench. Bench seating is typically found in office social spaces, lounge areas, and reception areas to create additional seating that can be easily and quickly accessed as needed.

Ideally, bench seating should offer a low enough profile that it can fit in smaller spaces between other seating areas, such as in a corner or along a wall. Bassline Bench offers a height of 17 1/4″ and an overall depth of 18″ to allow for comfortable seating while not taking away from the overall floor space or configuration of the room.