Actiu, the Spanish specialist in furniture for corporate, contract, healthcare and educational environments, has introduced TNK 500 AUREA, the latest evolution of one of its most recognisable and award-winning task chairs. Designed by Alegre Design, AUREA features a newly engineered aluminium structure, a first within Actiu's catalogue, offering enhanced durability, lightness and stability, alongside elegant new bronze, titanium and copper metallic finishes.
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Blending precision engineering with contemporary design, TNK 500 AUREA represents a natural progression of the TNK 500 line, a collection that has earned international recognition for ergonomics, reliability and timeless style for more than fifteen years.
A sculptural redesign grounded in balance and proportion
Inspired by the principle of universal balance, AUREA introduces a carefully crafted aluminium structure that is both visually refined and structurally robust. Its sculptural silhouette is designed to integrate seamlessly into executive offices, creative studios and collaborative workspaces that prioritise ergonomic performance and visual harmony.
Every contour of the backrest and every structural junction responds to an aesthetic logic that unites form and function, resulting in a chair that engages with its surroundings rather than dominating them.
Preserving award-winning ergonomics
AUREA retains the advanced ergonomic features that defined the original TNK 500, recipient of the Red Dot Design Award. Its intelligent backrest adapts automatically to the user's movements, providing continuous lumbar support and promoting healthy posture throughout long workdays.
Statements from Actiu and Alegre Design
Soledat Berbegal, Advisor and Brand Reputation Director at Actiu, comments:
"TNK 500 marked a turning point in Actiu's journey. It signalled the beginning of a new era in which ergonomics, innovation and design became the pillars of our identity. With AUREA, we continue that trajectory, applying new technologies and materials to create a more human, warm and intuitive experience – an evolution that connects deeply with people's wellbeing."
Designer Marcelo Alegre, of Alegre Design, adds:
"When we created the TNK 500, we were not designing a simple office chair; we were shaping a statement. We envisioned a piece capable of standing the test of time – a chair with presence. Building on the TNK platform and its injected aluminium structure, we developed a new morphology that challenged convention while remaining refined, structural and enduring. From this, a classic was born, now elevated with even more sophisticated details that enhance its character and strengthen its identity."
A vision aligned with Actiu's Life-Friendly Spaces philosophy
With TNK 500 AUREA, Actiu reinforces its commitment to innovative and sustainable workplace solutions. The company's Life-Friendly Spaces philosophy seeks to create vibrant, human-centred and collaborative environments that promote physical, mental and social wellbeing through sustainable materials, circular processes and inclusive design.
AUREA embodies this vision by delivering not only comfort but also a sensory and emotional experience tailored to contemporary work cultures.
More information:
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