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- Schlagzeile-EN: SOMA sofa system, Frankfurter chair, and extensions to Villhem, Rutan and Able
At Salone del Mobile 2026, Blå Station presented five product developments: the new modular sofa system SOMA by Geckeler Michels, the wooden chair Frankfurter by Johan Ansander, and three extensions of existing programmes — Villhem and Rutan by Bernstrand & Borselius, and Able Table by Lindau, Borselius & Bernstrand. The Swedish manufacturer remains consistent with its profile of seating designed equally for contract and residential applications.
SOMA — Geckeler Michels
The SOMA modular sofa system reduces component count to a minimum: two frames, two foam moulds, two slipcovers, two tables. The slipcovers are conceived from the outset as integrated, removable elements — they can be replaced or refreshed, extending product life and supporting single-material separation at end of life. The cushion form features distinctive bulbous curves while keeping proportions restrained. SOMA configures into classic L-shaped sofas as well as waiting areas, lounges and collaborative zones.
Frankfurter — Johan Ansander
The Frankfurter chair references the robust everyday chairs of the 1930s. The frame is made from moulded Swedish beech, a process well established in the wood furniture industry. Three variants form the family: Frankfurter (base version), Frankfurter Dressed (with upholstered seat) and Frankfurter Table. The transition between backrest and rear legs is deliberately exposed as a visible construction detail. Ansander, who joined Blå Station in 2020, cites the shape of his own forearm as inspiration.
Villhem — Bernstrand & Borselius
The Villhem seating family, introduced in 2025, was extended in 2026 with a low-back armchair and a footstool — each available in both existing executions: one with a compression-moulded, layer-glued wooden seat, the other as a Supersoft variant with internal steel frame, nozag springs and padded leather upholstery. Distinctive features are the openly visible construction with zinc die-cast joints and steel tube frame. The matching Villhem Table is available with chromed or powder-coated frame and square, rectangular or round tabletops.
Rutan — Bernstrand & Borselius
Rutan is the slimmer sibling of the RUT family introduced in 2022. Instead of solid oak feet with steel beam, Rutan uses slender steel legs, optionally with castors and in a variant with an extended leg terminating in a tabletop. Individual modules — stool, seat with backrest, corner module — connect via magnets to form sofas, corner configurations or benches; alternatively, shared leg pairs allow more permanent assembly. Upholstery uses nozag springs and moulded polyurethane.
Able Table — Lindau, Borselius & Bernstrand
Originally introduced in 2025 as a coffee table, Able Table has been extended with a 72 cm high version for dining, conference and office use. Four frame lengths combine with two tabletop lengths each — with or without overhang on the short sides. A compact single-person workstation rounds out the programme. The unifying element across the Able family is a die-cast zinc knot in combination with steel tube construction; tabletops are available in various materials, frames in different colours.
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- Schlagzeile-EN: New tables, bookshelves and acoustic solutions for office environments
At Salone del Mobile 2026, Fantoni presented two thematic focal points: the extension of the Alis office collection by Park studio (introduced in 2025) and an overarching workplace concept titled "The Office Life", organised in four zones — Focus, Connect, Meet and Work. The solutions shown address acoustics, concentration, storage and flexible working situations.
Alis by Park — extended with tables, bookshelves and accessories
Originally introduced as a complete range of desks, meeting tables, modular bookshelves and storage solutions, the Alis collection has been extended in 2026 with new table and coffee table formats, coat racks and further accessories. The material palette comprises white-and-oak or walnut-and-black finishes, surfaces in Fenix and Linoleum, an aluminium structure coated with Microflex (Fantoni's ultra-flexible laminate), and tabletops in melamine-faced chipboard with 100 % recycled wood content. The modular bookshelf is available in stackable modules of two, three or four units. An office bench with fabric screens and integrated cable management complements the square and rectangular table variants. A defining feature is the 30°-angled surfaces.
Acoustics first: the Focus zone
In the Focus theme, Fantoni presented four acoustically relevant products. The I-Wallspace Silent door achieves certified sound insulation of 47 dB through a double-laminated glass construction with acoustic PVB. The Hug Pods are retreat cabins available in two versions — Focus for concentrated individual work, Meeting for informal one-to-one conversations. Nanofor is a micro-perforated sound-absorbing panel for large-area applications where the acoustic function should recede visually. The Flags free-standing system uses double-layered acoustic panels as room-dividing screens.
Storage and workplace: Connect, Meet, Work
In the Connect zone, Fantoni showed the Framework wall system — combinable lockers and storage units for entrance areas, service zones and informal break-out areas. In the Meet zone, Alis was deployed as an informal meeting table with a central cable duct integrated into the tabletop. In the Work zone, the Atelier touchdown table extends the range with a flexible station for unstructured working sessions; the white finish is new, and the matching recycling bins are formally integrated into the system.
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- Schlagzeile-EN: Aom by Massaud, Cari by Doshi Levien, Catifa (RE) 46 with upholstered variants
At Salone del Mobile 2026, Arper presented two new seating collections alongside an extension of the Catifa (RE) 46 chair family. The new products address applications ranging from office and hospitality to food service and are consistently designed for circularity — material selection and construction follow the principle of full separability at end of life.
Aom — Jean-Marie Massaud
The Aom armchair and sofa collection consists of only two main components: a frame in expanded polypropylene and padding in Breathair®, a fully recyclable polyester elastomer. Polyurethane is not used, which significantly improves recyclability at the end of the use phase. Aom is approved for both indoor and outdoor use — a specification-relevant detail, as lobbies, terraces and transitional zones can be furnished with a single product family.
Cari — Doshi Levien
The Cari lounge chair uses predominantly recycled and recyclable materials. The construction allows full disassembly into single-material components at end of life — a requirement increasingly specified in public tenders. With generous proportions and soft upholstery, Cari is positioned equally for office lounges, hotel lobbies and food service.
Catifa (RE) 46 — extension with upholstered variants
The Catifa (RE) 46, introduced in 2023 with a shell made of 100% recycled plastic (a mix of post-consumer and post-industrial material), has been extended with new upholstered variants. With this addition, Arper responds to demand for acoustically and ergonomically differentiated versions in seating contexts such as auditoriums, conference rooms and educational buildings, without compromising the sustainability metrics of the shell. Alongside, Arper showed the Catifa Carta, introduced in 2024, whose seat shell is made from PaperShell — 29 layers of kraft paper bonded with a natural resin binder.