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Workplace Design 23/01/2026

A touch more wellbeing: how the new display takes se:cube to the next level

Touch displays are now an integral part of our everyday lives – we swipe, tap and navigate intuitively through digital interfaces. It was precisely this user behaviour that prompted the development of the new touch display for se:cube and se:cube max. In this interview, Sedus product manager Nike Alberts provides insights into the development process, the idea behind them and the added value for modern working environments.

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Sustainability 21/01/2026

Material Matters – An interview with Prof. Dr. Sascha Peters

Whether wood, metal, plastic or textiles – materials not only shape the aesthetics, feel and functionality of furniture, they are also a decisive factor in its ecological footprint. In times of climate change and dwindling resources, designers, manufacturers and developers are faced with the challenge of rethinking materials: moving away from linear processes towards circular value chains. This raises the question of how alternative materials can contribute to more sustainable, resource-efficient and innovative designs.

Wellbeing 18/01/2026

What lies behind the AGR Quality Seal – and why, at Sedus, it is more than just a label

Many people are familiar with it: the AGR quality seal “Tested & Recommended”. It appears on ergonomic office chairs, height-adjustable desks and modern workplace solutions, offering guidance in a crowded market of ergonomic products.

But what does this seal actually stand for? Who is behind it? And why have several Sedus products – as well as complete concept solutions – been awarded this distinction?

We spoke to Detlef Detjen, Managing Director of Aktion Gesunder Rücken e. V. (AGR – Campaign for Healthy Backs). He explains what makes the AGR seal special, how the assessment process works, and why holistic ergonomics is becoming increasingly important in the modern world of work.

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Sustainability 16/01/2026

How responsible materials shape the atmosphere, well-being and concentration in a room

Materiality is much more than just feel and appearance. It is a design element that can make responsibility and innovation visible and tangible. The journey from natural raw materials through research and craftsmanship to the finished product shows how closely sustainability, design and user experience are intertwined. It also highlights the contribution that new, responsible materials make to a functional and atmospheric working environment.

News 13/01/2026

Sedus Hub Hamburg: Where Encounters Begin – and Workspaces Come to Life

Sometimes it’s not the big gestures that make a space special, but the feeling that stays with you: welcoming, calm, open. That is exactly what the Sedus Hub Hamburg is. A place where you don’t just see furniture, but experience what modern workplaces feel like - authentic, connecting, and closely aligned with everyday working life.

Yes, the Hub is a showroom. But more importantly, it is an anchor point in the north: a place to come together, exchange ideas, learn and plan. You sense this immediately - because hospitality here isn’t an extra, it’s part of the concept.

Open-plan office with multiple people working at desks, some seated on office chairs, surrounded by plants and large windows with arched frames.

Wellbeing 09/01/2026

Ergonomics in everyday office life – tips, trends and myths

Ergonomics in the office is not a sure-fire success. Between modern office spaces, new work concepts and hybrid working models, basic ergonomic principles often take a back seat. Ergonomics expert Jörg Bakschas talks about common misconceptions, personal responsibility and why good workplaces need more than just contemporary furniture.

News 06/01/2026

LOOKBOOK No. 03 – Spaces for a New Reality of Work

The world of work is in motion - and the office is evolving with it. What once served primarily as a place of “presence” has become a space that must accommodate a wide range of needs simultaneously: focused work, spontaneous exchange, retreat, regeneration and, not least, sustainable decision-making. Hybrid working models, new forms of collaboration and rising expectations around wellbeing are reshaping not only how space is used, but also what we expect from design.

With LOOKBOOK No. 03, we offer insights into precisely this transformation. It is not a catalogue, but a curated collection of inspiration around materials, spatial typologies and work environments - making visible how workplaces are evolving: in projects, in organisations and in everyday experience.

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Wellbeing 17/12/2025

Goose breast in orange sauce – a wholefood recipe for winter

In keeping with the winter season, it's only right that we take a look at Sedus' traditional wholefood cuisine. For decades, it has stood for conscious nutrition, high-quality ingredients and respectful handling of food – values that were already established by Emma Stoll. Her commitment to healthy, wholefood cuisine has had a lasting influence on the food culture at Sedus and remains an integral part of the corporate culture to this day. The dish below combines winter flavours: the orange sauce gives the tender goose breast a special touch and, together with the apple slices, creates a harmonious taste experience.

News 09/12/2025

Sedus HUB Eschborn: Where Sedus becomes tangible in the Rhine-Main region

Sometimes you step into a room and immediately feel: this isn’t just about furniture. It’s about attitude, about connection — and about the question of how we want to work. That’s exactly what the Sedus HUB in Eschborn is.

Yes, it’s a showroom. But above all, it’s home base, stage, workshop, and meeting point for the Rhine-Main region. A place that grew from the local team and evolves every day — through use, through exchange, through real experiences.

se:cafe team table in the Sedus Showroom Munich

News 02/12/2025

Sedus HUB Munich: A Work Café at the Heart of Inspiration and Contemporary Work

Located in the middle of Munich, the Sedus HUB demonstrates how modern workplaces can be conceived today: not as a conventional product display, but as a lived-in space that brings people together, inspires them, and supports a wide range of ways of working. The showroom is far more than an exhibition area — it is a place where work, connection and atmosphere merge into a coherent overall experience.

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News 02/12/2025

The Inclusive Journey: A Week of Dialogue, Discovery, and Co-Creation

What if a workplace didn’t just function—but truly made people feel included and valued?
At The Inclusive Journey, Sedus invited clients and partners to a collaborative experience to explore how furniture and workplace design can actively support inclusion, empower employees, and create work environments where everyone feels they belong.

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Workplace Design 28/11/2025

Why Sedus: The Novu Campus in Zurich

The Novu Campus at Zurich Airport is a forward-looking workplace that sets new standards for flexibility, collaboration and user experience. Since opening in 2025, the modern working environment at The Circle has offered an inspiring setting for a wide variety of working styles across more than 4,000 m² and three floors – from quiet co-working spaces and dynamic team offices to spacious meeting and event areas for up to 240 people. Around 300 workstations, 200 of which are in dedicated areas and membership-based, are available to users.

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News 19/11/2025

Talk Green To Me: How Sedus Views Sustainability Across the Entire Product Lifecycle

At the “Talk Green To Me” panel at the Sedus Hub West in Düsseldorf, the spotlight was on a topic that has long shaped the company’s identity: sustainability as a seamless, integrated part of the entire product lifecycle—from development and tender processes to use, refurbishment and circular return. In conversation with Sedus experts Niklas Flum, Simon Roth and Konstantin Thomas, the panel explored how sustainability is put into practice across the organisation, offering strategic insights, market perspectives and a look into design and product development.

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Sustainability 17/11/2025

Living responsibility – the most important aspects of the SA8000 standard for Sedus employees

The SA8000 standard is an international standard that sets binding requirements for social responsibility within companies and throughout the entire supply chain. For Sedus, it is much more than just a certificate – it is an expression of lived values, ethical principles and a clear commitment to fairness, safety and transparency. But what does this mean in concrete terms for employees? Which aspects of the standard are particularly important to them in their everyday work?

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Sustainability 12/11/2025

40 Years Stoll VITA Foundation

In 2025, the Stoll VITA Foundation will celebrate its 40th anniversary. What began with a clear vision on the part of the founders is now an institution that provides sustainable impetus for the common good through a wide range of projects in the fields of health, education, research, and environmental protection and nature conservation. We take a look back at four decades of effective charitable work.

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Sustainability 10/11/2025

Living responsibility – How the SA8000 standard improves communication and cooperation

With the introduction of the SA8000 standard for social responsibility in the workplace, Sedus took another important step towards transparency and sustainable corporate management in 2023. However, the implementation of this internationally recognised standard not only had an impact on processes and structures – above all, it changed the way people communicate and collaborate within the company.

Workplace Design 06/11/2025

How Can Hybrid Office Design Truly Connect People?

Hybrid work demands new spatial concepts. Work cafés have emerged as a central element in modern office design – spaces that seamlessly integrate work, social interaction and well-being. Sedus demonstrates how to achieve this with structure, system and style.

Sustainability 05/11/2025

Pro Uganda – Step by Step towards a Dignified Life

What most of us take for granted is an unattainable wish for many people in developing countries: the ability to walk. Due to illness, war injuries and accidents, many people in countries such as Uganda are affected by amputations and can no longer walk independently. Children lose their access to education and adults become unable to work. In many cases, this leads to social exclusion.

Wellbeing 29/10/2025

Working from Home, Living in Style: Sedus’ New Home Office Solutions

Home office is no longer just a temporary solution. For those who work from home permanently, the demands on their workspace are high – it should be functional, ergonomically designed, and stylishly integrated into the home environment. Furniture that promotes focus, blends harmoniously with living spaces, and impresses with quality.

With its new home office solutions, Sedus brings all these qualities together: ergonomics meets aesthetics, technology meets atmosphere – creating a workspace that feels like a natural part of your home.

News 29/10/2025

How Spaces Shape Transformation: Sedus at the Frankfurt Finance & Future Summit 2025

How much of the future can be found in a chair?
At first glance, it may sound like a design question – yet it is a strategic one.
Today, anyone speaking about the future of business, work and spatial design is also speaking about sustainability – not as a trend, but as a mindset.

On 22 and 23 October 2025, Frankfurt am Main became the epicentre of economic debate. Under the patronage of Hessian Minister President Boris Rhein, five major business events joined forces to form the Frankfurt Finance & Future Summit – an international gathering bridging the financial and real economies. Listed corporations met start-ups, innovation met tradition, and technology met transformation.

The summit’s goal: to explore the ongoing transformation of business and society – with a focus on geo-economics, technology, artificial intelligence, and the role of the human factor.