As humans in the workplace, we interact with physical furniture. This interaction is governed by physical form, physiology, psychology, our society, and culture. Meeting the individual needs of humans is the key to successful furniture arrangement.

Furniture engages our senses. It is one of the few objects (besides clothing) that we often have physical contact with for extended periods. This is what sets it apart from other objects; we are surrounded by furniture, and the relationship between form, arrangement, and space defines it as an integral part of our daily lives.

"In addition to playing a functional role, furniture affects our mood and behavior. Certain furnishings can reduce distractions or enhance stimulation."

Body posture affects thoughts and emotions, just as our thoughts and emotions affect the body. We change our posture with our mood. When we feel happy, we stand tall. When we feel deflated, we hunch over, curving our back.

01. Leaning

"We tend to lean on a higher bench rather than sit on it. This tends to be a temporary action and is something we do for the short term."

Leaning is a position between sitting and standing. When you perch, you naturally engage your thigh, hip, core, and back muscles. It takes effort from your body to maintain this posture, but moving away from the bench requires less energy compared to getting up from a low seat.

The main benefit of leaning is that the open hip angle is better for spinal posture. It reduces the risk of slouching and encourages better breathing. A quicker and easier transition to a standing position can affect productivity and collaboration. There is also better eye contact with others who are standing.

02. Stand up
Stopping sitting time with standing time and doing light activities can provide important health benefits.

Standing burns more calories than sitting, which can enhance the way our body uses glucose and reduce the risk of cardiometabolic disorders. Standing encourages movement, which in turn promotes more physical activity at work. When you stand, you find yourself shifting your weight. Those small movements make a big difference in your energy levels. When we stand, we tend to adopt better posture. When we sit, we are more passive compared to when we stand. If we sit and slouch in our seats, and shift the lower half of our desk, we become very passive.

Standing keeps us focused, not just because we are more visible to others, but also because we tend to "die" when sitting for long periods. Conversely, when we stand, we become assertive and proactive. We are more confident and tend to take greater control. Creativity requires energy, and standing helps energize us, especially when we move around the room. You will notice that when people stand, they become more engaged and participative. They will stand and write on the whiteboard when they want to showcase their creativity.

03. Formal Sitting

When we sit in a formal upright position in a task chair, our bodies are in the most helpful position for concentration. When we adopt good posture, the vertebrae will stack neatly on top of each other, allowing the spine to remain relaxed and aligned.
Good posture means the body is relaxed, as the muscles are not tense to remain upright. Your weight is distributed over the coccyx and lower legs, and your body does not need to receive any input. The body is supported and the mind is able to concentrate.

04. Relax

Relaxed posture opens the body. It relieves pressure on our diaphragm and allows our lungs to expand. We can breathe better and our arms are relaxed, making us more physically open and easier to hear other people's perspectives.
In general, chairs designed for a relaxed posture are used with low tables, allowing you to see the entire body of your colleagues, including body movements and posture, as well as listen to their words. This attitude generally leads to more open discussions.
The informal nature of this posture reveals the vulnerability of the human body that facilitates various types of conversations in the workplace.

05. Lying down
The body posture we most often use, over a 24-hour period, is lying down. On average, we sleep in a lying position for 8 hours a day.

"When we lie down, our body weight is not only transferred down through the spine and legs, but also through the back. The head becomes heavier and requires support. Because our head and eyes are physically in different positions, we have a 'different perspective' and see everything in a different way. This position can be very useful when we are looking for creative solutions. A leaning posture encourages reflection and gives us the ability to see problems differently."

Innovation is synonymous with creativity and problem-solving. By making physical changes to your environment, the idea is to bring people into a furniture arrangement that helps them think differently and serves as a source of positive stimulation. Positive stimulation can drive someone to work more productively and innovatively. 

Oscar Living is the largest and most complete office furniture center in Indonesia. Oscar Living provides various needs for work chairs, work desks, meeting tables, meeting chairs, multipurpose chairs, lecture chairs, and various other needs. 

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