A kit of parts that can be used in many ways.

A complete wall system that can create functional, expressive walls by utilizing a unique palette of honest materials such as cork, peg board, chalkboard, raw metal, and butcher block. Designed with full functionality in mind to maximize wall space and integrate into the open plan, Work|Able takes a modern approach with simplicity in design to facilitate collaboration, opening up a whole new way of leveraging the wall.

A kit of parts that can be used in many ways.

Create functional, expressive walls.

There are a lot less walls in the workplace today. With teams and workloads continuing to grow, we’re being challenged to maximize every inch of space. Now, more than ever, the walls and surfaces need to do more “to earn their place”. San Francisco designer, Brian Graham, partnered with Kimball to create a solution that leverages the wall and makes it as functional as it can be. As real estate continues to shrink, smaller enclaves and tight spaces are becoming incredibly valuable. With the increasing importance of open plan environments, Work|Able creates the ability to take a wall or space that once wasn’t utilized and give it purpose.

Create functional, expressive walls.

Designed by

Brian Graham

Designed by

Brian Graham

“I wanted to create something that a designer can tailor to a specific look, a specific customer need. I want them to think of it as a kit-of-parts that can be used over and over on different projects by dialing the look and the feel up or down depending on what the expression is. I am very excited that Work|Able can be applied in so many different scenarios. From something as intimate as making the space between your worksurface and your overhead a lot more functional, to allowing your opposite wall to grow in scale.”


Designer. Advocate. Advisor.


Brian Graham offers a strategic approach in the design, development, and marketing of workplace furniture. Graham’s design solutions have been recognized by the most prestigious organizations in the U.S., including the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Institute of Business Designers, the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture & Design, the International Facilities Management Association, and the Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA).

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  • WaveWorks Storage (By Design)
    shown in Laminate: Planked Raw Oak; Solid Surface: Carbon Concrete; Paint: Cinder; Beam Pulls: Cinder; Leather Pull: Ebony/Work|Able Wall Organization (By Design)
    shown in Markerboard: Crystal White Magnetic; Panel Fabric: Merge Marshmellow; Paint: Designer White and Moon Beam

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  • WaveWorks Storage (By Design)
    shown in Laminate: Planked Raw Oak; Solid Surface: Carbon Concrete; Paint: Cinder; Beam Pulls: Cinder; Leather Pull: Ebony/Work|Able Wall Organization (By Design)
    shown in Markerboard: Crystal White Magnetic; Panel Fabric: Merge Marshmellow; Paint: Designer White and Moon Beam

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  • Nate & Natty Seating
    shown in Fabric: Momentum Aquavit Caraway; Base: Cinder Paint/WaveWorks Storage (By Design)
    shown in Laminate: Planked Raw Oak; Solid Surface: Carbon Concrete; Paint: Cinder; Beam Pulls: Cinder; Leather Pull: Ebony/Work|Able Wall Organization (By Design)
    shown in Markerboard: Crystal White Magnetic; Panel Fabric: Merge Marshmellow; Paint: Designer White and Moon Beam/EverySpace Bookcases (By Design)
    shown in Laminate: Planked Raw Oak

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  • Alterna
    shown in Driftwood Laminate,
    Designer White Solid Surface,
    Platinum Metallic Paint/Joya Stool
    shown in Stinson Grille Veil Seat Upholstery,
    Premium Black Mesh

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  • Boston
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  • Chaddy
    shown in Maharam Monsson by Sonnhild Kestler 007 Chili

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  • Footprint
    shown in Krische Laminate Tops,
    Graphite Paint/Melora
    shown in Black Mesh with White Accent, Essence 3617 White/Work|Able
    shown in Fog Paint, Cinder Paint
    Pegboard Tile, Cork Tile/Fundamental Files
    shown in Krische Laminate Tops,
    Graphite Paint

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  • Work|Able
    shown in Designer White Paint,
    Merge 24115 Cloud Vertical Fabric/KORE Table
    shown in Designer White Laminate,
    Cinder Paint/Joya
    shown in Premium White Mesh,
    Maharam Candor 013 Hypnotic Upholstery

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  • Work|Able
    shown in Tuscan Laminate,
    Moon Beam Paint,
    Merge 24110 Ivy Vertical Fabric, Cork Tiles, Chalkboard Tiles/Joya Task
    shown in Premium White Mesh,
    Maharam Bluff 007 Teleport Upholstery

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    Work|Able® , Asymmetric, Soft-Radius Corners
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    Work|Able® , Rectangular, Soft-Radius Corners
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