OverviewBrody is a privacy lounge chair and study pod designed to create private, focused spaces in open-plan offices, education and campus environments. It combines ergonomic comfort, visual privacy, integrated worksurfaces and modular options to transform underutilized spaces into focused destinations.
Key Benefits- Creates shelter from visual distractions and provides enhanced psychological privacy
- Ergonomic support for lounge posture with patented LiveLumbar™ technology
- Adjustable worksurface to position technology at eye level and reduce neck/shoulder strain
- Modular solutions for campuses and open offices to optimize real estate and support focus
Features- Private lounge chair / WorkLounge configuration for individual focus
- Optional desk and extension variants to create private workstations
- Optional screens, footrest and accessories to customize comfort and privacy
- Integrated lighting and personal storage options
Product Range & Representative SpecificationsBrody WorkLounge (without screens)Height: 48.5"
Width: 43"
Depth: 73"
Seat Height: 16.875"
Steelcase Style: 488WP / 488WO (model variations)
Certifications: Meets BIFMA, SCS Indoor Advantage™ Gold
Warranty: Limited Lifetime
List price (example variant): $4,190 USD
Brody DeskHeight: 48.5"
Width: 43"
Depth: 37" (desk footprint varies by variant)
Steelcase Style: 488BD / 488BDE (desk and desk with extension)
Certifications: Meets BIFMA; some desk variants meet BIFMA Level 2 and SCS Indoor Advantage™ Gold
Warranty: Limited Lifetime
Example list prices (representative): $6,483 USD (desk), $8,518 USD (desk with extension)
Brody Privacy Lounge with Extension / Privacy optionsHeight: varies by configuration (examples shown from 36" to 48.5" depending on variant)
Width: 43" (common)
Depth: examples 37" to 72.25" depending on configuration
Steelcase Style examples: 488WE (privacy lounge with extension), 488WP (privacy lounge with screens), 488FR (footrest)
Certifications: Meets BIFMA; select privacy/extension variants meet BIFMA Level 2 and SCS Indoor Advantage™ Gold
Warranty: Limited Lifetime
Example list price (privacy lounge with extension): $8,380 USD
SustainabilityBrody is designed with sustainability in mind: product environmental profiles and certifications are available; Steelcase emphasizes sourcing, design for circularity and reducing carbon footprint.
Awards- Product Innovations Awards — Grand Prize (1st)
- Interiors & Sources Readers’ Choice Award — Winner (Best Workspace)
- IIDEXCanada Innovation Awards — Winner (Workplace Environments)
- Edison Awards 2016 — Silver (Home and Office International)
- INDEX Architecture and Design Awards (IADA) 2017 — Best Commercial Product Design
- Education recognition: HiP Award by Interior Design Magazine, Best of NeoCon (Gold) — Education Solutions, Interior Design Best of Year — Education Furniture
Global AvailabilityThe Brody product family (WorkLounge, Desk and related variants) is available across multiple regions including Asia Pacific, Central America, South America, North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa. Specific availability may vary by variant and region.
Technical Specifications- Series / Model name: Brody
- Common dimensions (examples): Height 48.5"; Width 43"; Depth varies by configuration (examples 37" — 73")
- Seat height (where applicable): 16.875"
- Style numbers (examples): 488BD, 488BDE, 488WO, 488WP, 488WE, 488FR, 488WP variants and related codes
- Certifications: Meets BIFMA; some variants meet BIFMA Level 2 and SCS Indoor Advantage™ Gold
- Warranty: Limited Lifetime
- Representative list prices (example variants): $4,190 USD (WorkLounge without screens), $5,480 USD (Privacy Lounge with screens), $6,483 USD (Brody Desk), $8,518 USD (Brody Desk with extension), $8,380 USD (Privacy Lounge with extension); accessory example: Footrest $564 USD