The office furniture market - Germany

The office furniture market in Germany brings together all the players involved in furnishing German workspaces. These can be manufacturers, distributors, service providers or designers. Indeed, the furniture market is no longer limited to the production and distribution of furniture. In Germany, there is a clear separation between production and trade of office furniture with only a few vertically integrated companies. Although online sales are growing rapidly the specialist retailer remains by far the most important distribution channel in the sector, and 75% of companies have an office furniture sales area of less than 1,000 m². In addition to the ergonomic requirements, today's workplaces must offer comfortable and functional aspects . Desks can be adjusted and work surfaces raised. Large, conventional meeting rooms and the corresponding office furniture lose ground to the office furniture that facilitates collaborative work .