A close-up on the fabric of a gunnared beige MITTZON acoustic screen for desk.
A close-up on the fabric of a gunnared beige MITTZON acoustic screen for desk.
Let the future get to work

MITTZON

How would you reimagine the workplace from the confines of a lockdown? What would it look like and how would it be different from what we knew before? With development beginning in the midst of the pandemic, the MITTZON system has come to redefine how we understand and experience the workplace. From functionality to ergonomics, every corner of the traditional office was reconsidered until we found ourselves surrounded by a family of 85 products that looks to the future.

Ergonomics 2.0

Through our research, we discovered that having experienced a ‘work from home’ lifestyle, a lot of people expect the post-pandemic workplace to mimic home life more closely. Offices should be softer, acoustically pleasing, greener, and calmer. So where did we begin?

The MITTZON family was designed to support a fully ergonomic environment where the individual wellbeing of coworkers is not just considered, but prioritised. We worked with experts in the field to approach each product from a human perspective. How are the senses affected? What could help with focus? Our findings have been woven into the very fabric of the MITTZON development and production.

“Ergonomic principles cover much more than good posture, and we put much thought into developing pieces that take that into account.”

– Philip Dilé
IKEA product design developer

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An open-plan workspace with a green MITTZON foldable table with castors and birch veneer/white MITTZON conference tables.
An open-plan office space divided by a MITTZON acoustic screen, floor standing.
A room with a green MITTZON laptop table with castors in front of an armchair on top of a rug.

That sounds great

The sound-absorbing material used in the MITTZON acoustic screens is wood fibre – a recyclable material made of more than 90% wood. But these innovative screens do more than absorb and block sound - they also prevent visual distractions and offer the privacy needed to do focused work. 

A MITTZON acoustic screen behind a SMÖRKULL office chair with armrests at a white MITTZON desk.
An office with a HATTEFJÄLL office chair with armrests in front of a MITTZON desk sit/stand.

Biophilic design 

Nature-reminiscent shapes, colours and materials in indoor spaces have been shown to promote wellness by reducing stress and increasing productivity. The MITTZON family has plucked inspiration from the Scandinavian outdoors, such as sand patterns and wood finishes, to help create a relaxing and inspiring environment.  

Keywords

Scandinavian

Flexible

Ergonomic

Nature inspired

Texture and material

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A close-up of a walnut surface.
A close-up of a birch surface.
A close-up of an oak surface.

Shapeshifting purpose 

“With the rise of hybrid work, we saw that office space and physical real estate was shrinking. Many offices have downsized, meaning that flexibility is key,” says Dilé. The answer? Foldable, adjustable, wheelable pieces that can be reconfigured for all kinds of needs and situations. To achieve peak adaptability, each item was designed with a broader understanding of how it would function together with other products in the MITTZON system.

A person in an office unfolding a green MITTZON foldable table with castors.
A MITTZON laptop table with castors in front of a BINGSTA armchair surrounded by a MITTZON acoustic screen, floor standing.
SÖDÅKRA pendant lamps hanging above two birch/veneer white MITTZON conference tables surrounded by LÄKTARE conference chairs.

Made to be used  

Each product in the MITTZON system has been robustly manufactured using high-quality materials that withstand wear.  Many products can be disassembled, reassembled, refurbished and repaired. Pair that with the 10-year guarantee and you’ve got a range that lives up to the in it for the long haul mentality that founded the team’s design considerations. “For us, it was really important that they are long-lasting from a technical perspective, but also in terms of a design that is timeless,” says Dilé. 

Make hybrid working work for you

If you’re looking to turn your workplace into an adaptable space where people can collaborate and create, you’ve got to meet the MITTZON system. Go on - take a look! North America, you’ll have to wait a bit, but MITTZON will be with you in July.