Tyndall Table made from Manitoba tyndall stone

Tyndall Table

This coffee table by Winnipeg-based designer Thom Fougere  based on the topography of Canadian prairies, has a  relatively smooth top made of Tyndall stone which is 3.8cm thick and  weighs 150lbs, (127 X 56). The relatively smooth planed stone  appears to float upon its thin supporting steel structure.

The stone is left unfinished to let the substances and casual wear  slowly degrade exposing fossil fragments and revealing layers of stories embedded within the material. Over time the accumulation of puddled water marks, a splash of wine and scribbles of past dreams will meld into the material's already varied past – creating a nostalgic condition.

Tyndall stone is commonplace amongst the Canadian prairies, and is an historic building material embodying a certain vernacular of prairie architecture and building practices.

He describes the coffee table as “the nucleus of a living space; the central object around which dwelling patterns revolve: living, drinking, eating, loving, making, sleeping.”
photo © mark reimer

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Airtouch- change your posture in just two seconds

Airtouch®

Price: $1,499 

With Airtouch®, it takes less than two seconds to switch from a seated to a standing position with a slight touch
Height-adjustable worksurfaces that are usable in both seated and standing postures. Ideal solution for powerfree height adjustability and for ergonomic support in collaborative environments.
Research shows that changing positions throughout the day increases blood flow, decreases lower and upper body discomfort, and increases productivity. Airtouch promotes healthy ergonomics, enabling users to change their working positions from seated to standing.

Airtouch is designed for a wide range of applications from lighter cargo loads of laptops and flat screen monitors to heavier loads of large or multiple monitors. Adjustable assist gauge allows Airtouch unit to function properly with any load up to 110 lb.

Features

•     Great way to add standing height to your existing workspace
•     Exclusive Airtouch® technology requires no electric power
•     Choose from 4 beautiful laminates
•     Stunning platinum frame
•     Smooth, effortless up/down adjustment activated by ergonomic lift handle
•     Adjusts from sit to stand position in about 1 second
•     Height range is 27" - 43" with infinite increments
•     150 lb capacity - Adjustable assist gauge allows unit to be set for various cargo loads
•     Powder-coated steel, wood, laminate

Specifications

•     27” -43" height adjustability range
•     Travel speed is approximately 1.2” seconds for entire 16” of adjustability
•     Lifting column controlled manually; no power required
•     150 lbs. load capacity (including worksurface)
•     Ergonomic lift handle activates smooth, effortless height adjustments

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Steelcase Walkstation to let you work while you walk

Steelcase Walkstations

Price: $4,400

Designed specifically for working while you walk, the Walkstation integrates a treadmill — designed specifically to operate quietly at slow speeds — with an ergonomic, adjustable-height desk, keeping you on your feet and away from the doctor's office.

The Walkstation is the fully integrated combination of an electric height-adjustable worksurface with an exclusively engineered, low speed commercial grade treadmill. At a maximum speed of 2 mph the Walkstation lets you walk comfortably, burn calories, feel healthier and more energized while accomplishing the work you’d normally do while seated.

Features:

• Integrated treadmill and desk to keep you moving while you work
• Display console shows speed, calories burned, time and distance, display can be visible or stored
• Motor designed to withstand the rigors of slow speeds and possible higher weights for long periods of use
• Height adjustment on the treadmill key pad
• Worksurface optimally sized for limited reach
• Rubber front edge of surface spans entire front edge for safety and working comfort

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