Acoustic Furniture

Acoustic furniture refers to multifunctional designer pieces engineered to absorb and dampen sound waves within a space, rather than blocking sound transmission between rooms. Unlike soundproof office solutions that require structural modifications to prevent sound from traveling through walls, sound-absorbing furniture works by trapping sound energy within specialized materials like open-cell foams and porous textiles.  

This distinction is crucial: while soundproofing focuses on isolation, acoustic furniture optimizes the sound quality within your existing space by reducing reverberation, echoes, and ambient noise levels. For facility managers and interior designers, this means immediate acoustic improvements without construction disruption, while architects and interiour designers gain design-integrated solutions that enhance rather than constrain their creative vision.

We provide comprehensive, evidence-based performance data following international standards including ISO 354:2003 and UNI EN ISO 11654:1998. Our acoustic office furniture is tested for key metrics including Sound Absorption Coefficients (αp, αs, αw), Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC), and Sound Absorption Average (SAA).  

For example, our Chatpod 350 achieves absorption coefficients reaching 0.85 across critical speech frequencies (300-3000 Hz), while Wakufuru systems deliver optimal sound dampening through multi-layered acoustic cores.  

We also offer pre- and post-installation acoustic measurements to quantify improvements, providing facility managers with objective data demonstrating ROI and giving architects and interior designers the performance metrics needed to justify material selections to clients.

Our sound-absorbing furniture is optimized for the 300-3000 Hz range, which is critical for speech intelligibility and voice privacy in workplace environments. This frequency targeting ensures our acoustic chairs and enclosed systems like Limbus furniture effectively address the most problematic sounds in office settings, such as conversations, phone calls, and keyboard noise.  

Higher frequencies benefit from our porous textile selections, while lower frequencies are managed through our structural design features like the enclosed sides of Chatpod 300 or the integrated acoustic cores in Wakufuru tables. This comprehensive frequency response means facility managers see measurable improvements in speech privacy and concentration, while architects and interior designers can confidently specify solutions that will perform across diverse acoustic challenges.

Absolutely. Customization is fundamental to Akoesta's approach because we understand that acoustic solutions should enhance, not constrain, your creative vision. Our acoustic office furniture offers extensive material selections including ARCHISONIC® recycled polyester in 36+ colors, premium textiles like Trevira CS, ECOfelt, and sustainable PET fabrics.  

Noren Acoustic Curtain Systems can be configured in eight distinct color collections from Quiet Neutrals to Energetic Brights, while maintaining their impressive sound absorption performance. Akoesta Retrofit solutions even allow custom prints on upholstery, transforming existing furniture into high-performance acoustic assets. For architects and interior designers, this means complete design freedom; you're not limited to institutional-looking panels but can specify solutions that become integral design elements supporting your overall aesthetic strategy.

Our modular approach recognizes that modern workspaces constantly evolve. Systems like In Your Room feature innovative connections, allowing seamless expansion and reconfiguration without tools or permanent installation. Limbus furniture series links together for larger collaborative zones or functions independently for focused work areas. The Noren Curtain System offers ultimate flexibility, creating temporary quiet zones, dividing spaces acoustically, or reconfiguring entirely as needs change. Mobile solutions like Chatpod 350 can be repositioned instantly.  

For facility managers, this modularity means maximizing furniture investments over time while adapting to organizational changes. Architects and interior designers benefit from designing spaces with built-in flexibility, supporting activity-based working and hybrid office models without acoustic compromise.

Acoustic furniture is integral to wellness-focused design because sound quality directly impacts stress levels, concentration, and overall well-being. Poor acoustics contribute to increased cortisol production, fatigue, and reduced cognitive performance, issues that wellness-oriented architects and facility managers actively address.  

Our solutions like Slalom Pouf with ECOfelt finishes and natural material aesthetics support biophilic design principles while providing measurable acoustic benefits. The Wakufuru system combines solid ash wood with hidden acoustic technology, maintaining natural material connections while optimizing sound environments.  

For WELL Building Standard compliance, our furniture contributes to acoustic comfort credits while supporting the psychological benefits of natural materials and forms that reduce stress and enhance occupant satisfaction.

We offer three primary installation approaches designed to minimize operational disruption:

Freestanding solutions like Chatpod 350, In Your Room and Slalom Pouf require no construction, simply place and use immediately.  

Integrated systems such as Noren Curtains offer direct or offset mounting with minimal hardware requirements, creating flexible acoustic zones without permanent modifications.  

Retrofit applications through Akoesta Retrofit enhance existing furniture using lightweight acoustic panels with aluminum frames, preserving your current investments.  

For facility managers, this flexibility means choosing installation methods that match your operational constraints and timeline requirements. Architects and interior designers benefit from solutions that can be specified early in design or added later without compromising the overall spatial concept or requiring structural modifications.

We provide comprehensive support through our proven 4-step partnership process:

During Intake, our acoustic experts investigate your specific concerns, creative preferences, and budget constraints.  

Analysis includes optional site visits and acoustic measurements to understand your current environment precisely.  

Our Proposal phase delivers personalized recommendations with photorealistic previews, allowing architects to visualize integration and make adjustments before commitment.  

Delivery & Installation includes experienced team coordination and optional post-installation measurements to confirm performance.  

This approach addresses common architect and interior designers concerns about acoustic expertise while providing facility managers with reliable vendor partnership, clear timelines, and measurable outcomes that justify investments.

Yes, through our Akoesta Retrofit system, we can transform existing furniture into high-performance acoustic assets. This approach utilizes high-density rock wool with aluminum frames to add demonstrable acoustic effects to current office furniture, seating, or workstations. Custom upholstery options allow complete aesthetic control, including client-specified prints and finishes.  

For facility managers, retrofit solutions maximize existing furniture investments while achieving significant acoustic improvements (often more cost-effective than complete furniture replacement).  

Architects and interior designers appreciate this approach when working with heritage pieces, budget constraints, or established design elements that need acoustic enhancement without aesthetic disruption.

Our commitment to sustainability directly supports LEED, WELL, and BREEAM certifications through multiple pathways. ARCHISONIC® materials contain minimum 60% certified post-consumer recycled content, contributing to Materials and Resources credits. Products like Noren Curtains made from 100% recycled polyester support waste reduction goals.  

Our furniture carries GREENGUARD and GREENGUARD GOLD certifications, confirming low VOC emissions for Indoor Environmental Quality credits. Wakufuru systems hold Möbelfakta certification for sustainable production.  

For architects and interior designers focused on green building compliance, our materials provide documented environmental credentials without performance compromise.  

Facility managers benefit from solutions that support corporate sustainability reporting while delivering operational acoustic improvements.

We design for complete lifecycle responsibility. Products like Slalom Pouf are fully recyclable without requiring separation of core materials from finishes. ARCHISONIC® components can be reprocessed into new products, supporting circular economy principles. Our solid wood elements in Wakufuru systems can be refurbished or repurposed, while metal components are fully recyclable.  

We provide end-of-life guidance and can coordinate responsible disposal or recycling services. For facility managers managing corporate environmental commitments, this cradle-to-cradle approach ensures acoustic investments align with sustainability goals. Architects and interior designers specifying our solutions can confidently support clients' long-term environmental objectives while delivering immediate acoustic performance.

Research demonstrates that acoustically optimized environments can improve productivity by up to 15% through reduced distractions and enhanced concentration. Our acoustic office furniture addresses this by targeting the 300-3000 Hz frequency range where speech and electronic noise create the most disruption. Acoustic pods like our Limbus furniture provide immediate speech privacy for phone calls and focused work, while enclosed solutions like Chatpod 300 create completely distraction-free zones.  

The psychological benefits include reduced stress from constant noise exposure, improved sleep quality (particularly important for healthcare facilities), and enhanced cognitive performance. For facility managers, these improvements translate to measurable outcomes: fewer noise complaints, increased employee satisfaction scores, and potentially reduced turnover related to environmental dissatisfaction.

Open offices present unique acoustic challenges: excessive reverberation from hard surfaces, lack of speech privacy, distracting background noise, and difficulty concentrating during calls or focused work. Our sound-absorbing furniture addresses these systematically. Wakufuru tables and benches with integrated acoustic cores reduce surface reflections while maintaining clean aesthetics. Noren Curtain Systems create flexible privacy zones without permanent construction. Limbus furniture provide immediate acoustic privacy for individual work. Chatpod 1200 offers complete acoustic isolation for sensitive conversations.  

The strategic placement of these elements creates acoustic "islands" within open layouts, allowing facility managers to maintain collaborative benefits while addressing privacy and concentration needs that architects and interior designers must balance in modern workplace design.

ROI for acoustic furniture manifests through multiple measurable outcomes. Direct benefits include reduced noise complaints (studies show 40% reduction in noise-related facilities issues), improved employee satisfaction scores, and decreased turnover costs.  

Productivity improvements of 15% in acoustically optimized environments translate to significant value (for a 100-employee facility), this represents substantial annual savings. Healthcare costs may decrease due to reduced stress-related illness from chronic noise exposure. Energy efficiency can improve when acoustic solutions reduce the need for sound masking systems.  

We provide pre- and post-installation measurements demonstrating quantifiable acoustic improvements, supporting budget justifications and showcasing facilities management effectiveness.