Surface Material Finishes

Surface Material Finishes
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TRUE TO
CHARACTER.
When selecting the right materials for today’s
environments, Kimball Office is in an ideal position
to help you make remarkable choices.
With an eye toward providing greater
design latitude than ever, we present our
Vision Collection of new wood finishes,
along with matching laminates.
The aim, in fact, of our ongoing and
comprehensive surface material refresh
is to span and integrate the entire
Kimball Office product portfolio. From
desks and storage, to seating, panels, and
worksurfaces, we can help you achieve a
coordinated, flowing look—whether that
look is timeless, transitional, or pushing a
new trend. For us, it’s a matter of keeping
it simple, making it beautiful, and staying
true to our nature.
Presence. Charm. Warmth. Energy.
Sustainability. Intrigue. Wood and
laminate finishes from Kimball Office
can deliver it all with genuine integrity.
And unexpected effects.
Coco Sapele
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I N G R A I N E D B E A U T Y.
In a marketplace where a myriad of
wood finishes exist, what distinguishes
the exceptional from the everyday?
By looking to the Vision Collection from Kimball Office,
you’ll see a range of options that embodies wood’s truly
genuine traits—and even brings them to the surface.
Because we possess an artisan’s passion, we take a keener
interest than most in communicating the finer details.
We also believe it helps to deepen your appreciation of what
we create. We carefully select veneers and solid woods with
pride. And, while we hand-finish all wood in the exact same
way, each piece accepts stains differently—meaning every
one is an individual work of craftsmanship.
Real wood is perfectly imperfect. Mineral streaks, gum
pockets, and variations in color, grain, and texture
are what make wood, well—wood.
As with most interior surfaces, different grain characteristics
of wood are revealed depending upon the always-varying
interplay of placement, changing light, and differences in
your viewing angle. That’s why you may have even noticed
that when two wood pieces are installed at a 90° angle, they
appear slightly different in color. This phenomenon, called
“flip,” is simply due to the natural way light reflects upon
the surface.
In nature, such randomness is beauty, and we’re clearly
staying true to that ideal.
Coco Sapele
Please refer to this key throughout
the following pages:
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Wood
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Laminate
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Thermofoil
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Paint
Demystifying “Flip”:
Two wood pieces placed at
90° may seem to vary in color.
It’s a phenomenon of the way
light reflects. (And it’s natural.)
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I N T R I G U I N G C H E R R Y.
Admired for its warmth and personality,
Cherry is a durable wood, with the versatility
to work in any setting.
From environments contemporary to
traditional, Cherry fits in with charm and
character. Cherry veneer can vary in hue,
from creamy pink to deep, reddish brown.
Marked by its fine texture, Cherry may also
exhibit gum streaks and pin knots, which
give extra intrigue to its appearance.
Cordoba Cherry
Cordoba Cherry
PERSONALITY
Cordoba Cherry
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Amber Cherry
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Sedona Cherry
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Mocha Cherry
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CONTEMPORARY MAPLE.
Maple remains a popular choice for
contemporary interiors and offers a
range of intriguing hues.
Veneer colors range from white to dark pink,
with subtle shades of yellow and green as
well. At first glance, Maple’s look is defined
by a close, straight grain and fine, even
texture. But the species’ inherent maple
sugar and mineral streaks provide additional
interest for the eye to appreciate.
Brighton Maple
Brighton Maple
POPULAR
Brighton Maple
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Huntington Maple
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T I M E L E S S W A L N U T.
Walnut is an old (and new) favorite.
And still a go-to for fine wood furniture.
Long the desired choice for quality wood
furniture of the traditional variety, Walnut’s
beauty is now being highlighted in more modern
settings. Veneer colors may span from light,
grey-brown to dark grey, and may even show
tones of green and purple. The color contrasts,
together with an open, straight grain pattern, and
interesting cathedrals, are Walnut’s distinguishing
features that enhance any space.
Midtown Walnut
FAV O R I T E
Midtown Walnut
Midtown Walnut
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Tribeca Walnut
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Urban Walnut
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Espresso Walnut
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P R E M I U M I M P A C T.
When the opportunity calls for
something remarkable, Sapele and
Clear Zebrawood Composite deliver
impact beyond the everyday.
Sapele’s signature ribbon stripes are
complemented by rich finishes that
fit in contemporary and transitional
settings alike. On the other hand, Clear
Zebrawood Composite veneer is crisp
and clean in contrast, and it makes a
bolder contemporary statement. Further,
it’s ideal as an accent that works well
with Walnut finishes, or solid color
paints and laminates.
Coco Sapele
I M PAC T
Coco Sapele
Sienna Sapele
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Coco Sapele
Please note: up charges apply to premium veneers.
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Clear Zebrawood Composite
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WOODGRAIN
LAMINATES &
THERMOFOILS
Amber
Cherry
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Cordoba
Cherry
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Tribeca
Walnut
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Cinder
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Mocha
Cherry
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Urban
Walnut
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Cloud
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T
Sedona
Cherry
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Clear Zebrawood
Composite
L
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Dark
Chocolate
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Designer
White
P
L
Platinum
Metallic
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Sandstone
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Bronze
Legacy
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L
Silicon
Evolv
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Brighton
Maple
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L A M I N AT E S , PA I N T S A N D T H E R M O F O I L S .
Huntington
Maple
Want to go bold, playful, calming, natural-looking,
or business-like? Pick a color to send just the
right visual cue. Kimball Office has laminates,
paints, and thermofoils to perfectly suit any
setting. Resistant to wear and easy to clean,
these versatile, high-quality surfaces can
be specified across our desking, casegoods,
systems, tables, storage, and seating lines.
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Midtown
Walnut
PAINTS,
LAMINATES &
THERMOFOILS
Antique
White
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P
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Frosty
White
P
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Graphite
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L
Carbon
Metallic
Satin Bronze
Metallic
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Shadow
P
L
Storm
P
L
Taupe
Metallic
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Wallaby
Canyon
Zephyr
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Desert
Zephyr
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Misted
Zephyr
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Mushroom
Tigris
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Nickel
Evolv
Titanium
Evolv
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Tungsten
Evolv
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White
Nebula
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White
Tigris
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Fog
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Midtown Walnut
Examples are for general reference only. Be sure to request larger samples for critical color-matching before
placing your order. Certified Kimball Office products with standard laminate surfaces meet LEED® requirements
for indoor air quality. To see the full line of our finish options, please go to www.kimballoffice.com.
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I N H E R E N T S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y.
Any discussion involving wood and
furniture inevitably connects to making
environmentally smart choices—
especially as it relates to Kimball Office.
S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y
So, how does Kimball Office measure up in this
all-too-important area?
Not only is our Vision Collection the industry’s
first surface materials program to be designed
around sustainability, but 100% of the products we
manufacture are ANSI/BIFMA level® 2 or 3 certified.
We’re ready to do even more.
As it relates specifically to wood, our finished wood
surfaces are sealed with Pura,® a proprietary waterbased, UV finish. This, along with the availability
of wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council
(FSC), means our products can contribute to helping
you earn LEED® credits.
Today, we provide you with environmentally
responsible wood options that many manufacturers
simply don’t. We also make it easy to find out
exactly how our furniture choices measure up.
To quickly search for and compare our
products’ sustainable attributes, visit
kimballoffice.ecoscorecard.com.
ANSI/BIFMA level®
e are proud to state that 100% of the products
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manufactured by Kimball Office are now level®
2 or 3 certified. This is a first for our market.
We now offer you the most sustainable portfolio
around, which includes systems, casegoods,
tables, and seating.
ecoScorecard
ue to our roots in crafting fine wood furniture,
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we have a natural respect for responsible forestry.
Several product series in our lineup give you the
option of responsibly sourced wood certified
by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), such
as Fluent,® Priority,™ and Hum. Minds at Work.®,
among others.
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hrough this free online tool, you have
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quick, simple, 24/7 access to the environmental
attributes of our products. By partnering with
ecoScorecard, we are enabling speed and
accuracy in the calculation of environmental
credits, like LEED,® as well as saving you time
and, ultimately, money. See how easy it is at
kimballoffice.ecoscorecard.com.
ANEW
FSC-certified wood
hrough our partnership with this third-party
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foundation, you can repurpose furniture,
fixtures, and equipment left over from
remodeling projects. In doing so, you can
benefit those in need while diverting materials
from landfills. ANEW calls it “Doing what’s
right with what’s left.” We call it smart.
LEED® certified facilities
imball Office has sought and received LEED
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certification for several of its facilities across the
country. Our San Francisco and Jasper, Indiana,
showrooms have achieved the level of LEED-CI
Gold certification; our Atlanta and Chicago
showrooms are LEED-CI Silver certified; and
our New York showroom, as well as corporate
headquarters and research and development
team rooms in Jasper, are LEED-CI certified.
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BEYOND THE SURFACES, THERE’S
MORE TO DISCUSS.
As we continue to devote serious energy to our most
comprehensive and sustainable collection of surface
materials yet, keep this in mind: it’s just one of the
ways we’re pushing furniture forward to meet the
full range of your design needs.
The flexibility inherent in our wood veneers, laminates,
paints, and thermofoils is indicative of what you’ll find
throughout the Kimball Office family of products. In
categories like benching, desking, seating, systems, and
beyond, we certainly have pieces to fit specific situations.
But in the bigger picture, we have versatile and complete
answers that apply throughout an entire floor plan—
and that cross the spectrum of markets, budgets, and
aesthetic sensibilities.
To view our complete portfolio of workspace
solutions, connect with us at www.kimballoffice.com.
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