Smalltalk is a unique piece of furniture created to provide secluded spaces in open office interiors of today. 

"Smalltalk is built on a metal frame, a higher table, a rubber mat and a screen of a sound absorbing material. The fact that the screen is folded, or pleated if you like, breaks the sound waves very efficiently and thus creates a kind of a refuge where one can go away for conversation and creativity."

Smalltalk is designed by Stefan Sjölander and Pierre Sindre from CREOARK with input from Patrik Bengtsson: 

“The initial idea was to get inspiration from typical architectural expressions. Our choice fell on a lamp with its lampshade creating a secluded milieu for discussions and other tasks. We were also inspired by the street lamp, whose light beam creates space and security in outdoor environments” 

The spirit of Smalltalk expressed by Stefan Sjölander in his own words: 

“A private zone, in a free area, a room within a room 

Go for a small talk, not for disturbing the peace, or make noice 

In form and material, a visible mode of expression, in safety and harmony” 

A less poetic point of reference could be the classical phone booth creating refuges for intimate conversations in a noisy environment. 

British red phone booth (istockphoto.com #950398)

Smalltalk could be described in many ways, but one thing is clear – there is a huge demand for furniture creating rooms within rooms in contemporary offices of today. 

More information about Smalltalk: 

• Web
• Photos
• Pressrelease
• CREOARK

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