Office furniture is an indispensable part of the modern office. It is mostly used in the indoor activity .The work can be done quickly if the office should be provided with comfortable and convenient furniture. The major and most popular office furniture are chair, table, cabinets, cupboards, sofas, racks etc. The office looks attractive and pleasant if there is a good design of furniture. In a well-furnished office, employees feel comfortable and are motivated for work.
Office furniture facilitates working procedures, reduces fatigue, and makes the working environment comfortable and pleasant.
- It increases the efficiency of work.
- It makes the office more attractive and pleasant.
- It helps to maintain the prestige of office.
- It provides the better working environment for the employees.
- It helps in reducing the fatigue.
- It helps in protection of documents from fire, dust, insects etc.
- It helps in proper storage of files.
Cost
Cost is the most important factor affecting the selection of office furniture. The machine should be within the budget of an office with the good quality of furniture
Durability
Durability of furniture should be considered. The furniture shoud be durable, original and long lasting. The machine should be free of the problem of breakdown. It also saves the repair cost. Likewise, steel has become more popular nowadays.
Comfort
The office furniture where employees work for longer hours should be comfortable. Comfortable furniture will result in increased efficiency of the employees.
Safety
Office furniture should be safe. Steel furniture is more Glass topped and sharp-cornered furniture is relatively unsafe.
Saving space
Choice of furniture also depends on upon the space occupied by furniture. Such furniture should be selected which would occupy minimum office space. Bulky and space occupying furniture indirectly add office cost.
Design
The design of furniture is related to its top, height, colour, number of drawers etc. The furniture looks proper, attractive and modern design so that the office looks attractive and pleasant. It helps to increase the quality of work and prestige of an office.
Attractive
Attractive and pleasant-looking furniture enhance the attractiveness of furniture. Wooden furniture looks more attractive than steel furniture.