KEEL™ - ABCO Office Furniture

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How do you keep it all on an even KEEL?

Introducing KEEL casegoods by ABCO
Everything—from worksurfaces and storage
to accessories—attaches to the keel, an
integral piece that provides strength and
symmetry (the one the yogi is balancing on!).

Modular, elegant
and all about balance.
KEEL, the brand-new casegoods
solution by ABCO, is all about
balance—whether you’re staying
close to home or pushing more
adventurous boundaries, in open
plan settings or private offices.
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The key to all that balance lies
at the heart of the structure—what
we call the keel. In ship-building,
“laying down the keel” is the first
and most important step, worthy
of celebration. All of the ship’s
strength and stability rely on that
simple yet integral piece.
Our casegoods solution has a
“keel,” too: A simple, integral
piece that offers extra strength
and amazingly easy installation.
A variety of worksurfaces, storage
units, and accessories connect to
the keel, allowing each space to be
tailored to the needs of different
users and a range of workstyles.
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Simple components, adventurous looks
All KEEL components manage power and
data cabling horizontally and vertically
through cable managers and inlaid trays.
(Thin profile LED lighting is available for
installation below overhead storage, too.)

A departure
from the predictable
KEEL is simple to work with,
but allows for more adventurous
design and specification control
when and where you need it.
Designed by Paul James for
ABCO, KEEL is lighter, sleeker,
and more contemporary than
other laminated casegoods.
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KEEL’s multi-layered surfaces
attach to the structural “keel”
panel, providing both visual
interest and functional versatility.
Four finish-heights and the
freedom to place work surfaces
and vertical storage anywhere
along the keel rail let you push
Privacy and modesty panels are available in
three heights and eight widths to fit a variety
work surface lengths and configurations.
boundaries, creating a truly unique
look. Freestanding storage and
worksurfaces are designed
to align with everything that’s
attached to the keel, giving you
even more flexibility. (And did
we mention wall-mounted
storage options, too?)
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Big or little, private or shared
A freestanding collection
packed with flexibility
Each space is unique. Some have
small footprints and space-division
needs, others have private offices
in the mix, and the need for
consistency across a variety
of connected spaces.
Freestanding storage and worksurfaces
are designed to align with everything that’s
attached to the keel, giving you even more
flexibility, especially in private offices.
KEEL is designed with the flexibility
you need. The components in our
simple menu of worksurfaces and
storage combine to create a broad
range of solutions for individual,
shared and open plan office
spaces in rooms of any size.
Freestanding storage and desks
work seamlessly with pieces
connected to the keel, for even
more options.

KEEL offers great space division,
organizational tools, and guest seating
cushions, helping you make the most
of small footprints.
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It’s your KEEL
You decide how
to build it and use it
Each person has individual tasks,
needs and workstyles, yet they’re
all sharing common goals and
working as a team. KEEL is
designed to create workspaces
that are open to collaboration,
yet tailored and personal.
The unique keel rail not only allows
you to position your worksurface
and vertical storage where you
want it, but it also serves as the
primary technology and
organizational axis for each
Storage components can be tiered,
creating clean lines and visual interest.
In addition to attached base and vertical
storage options, wall-mounted and
free-standing storage are also available.
workspace. Wire management
and power is run through the keel
for a simple, neat solution from
one unit to the next. Add
accessories and you’re ready
to sail—solo or as a crew!

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Each person has their own tasks, needs
and workstyles. KEEL’s components and
accessories make it easy to tailor and
tweak each setup.
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Finishes
Melamines
dover white pearl platinum graphite black fusion maple huntington empire hemlock
maple mahogany
Laminates
dover white pearl platinum graphite black fusion maple huntington empire hemlock
maple mahogany
smoky millennium oak oiled walnut dunewood steel mesh pewter mesh gilded mesh grey mesh
brown pear
Textiles Metal Finish
heather: cloud heather: air sisal: heron sisal: meadow sisal: straw sisal: willow Silver
meander: meander: universe: universe: universe: universe: universe: universe: universe:
nightshadow sandshell cosmic depth mica seneca milkyway creme brulee white cap
encore: encore: backdrop: backdrop: backdrop: backdrop: backdrop: backdrop: backdrop:
graphite putty barley bone bonsai charcoal cement mika jute
inlay: inlay: inlay: inlay: inlay: inlay: inlay:
birch brassine canyon grove mist reserve collonade
pact: pact: pact: pact: pact: pact: pact: pact: pact:
azure calla coastal delft dove eureka fern harbour lily
pact: pact: pact: pact: pact: pact: pact: pact:
lime nectar patina putty midnight roma sketch tanzanite

Color options
and applications
complete the look
KEEL brings a palette of exciting
new colors and finishes to ABCO.
In addition to the options to choose
from, we’ve developed three
simple ways to apply color:
Anchored: Straightforward,
simple and
consistent, for a
classic look.
Cruising: Mixing it up
with a bit more variety,
by applying more than
one color for visual
interest.
Surf’s Up: Going all
out with adventurous
combinations of up
to three colors applied
to various surfaces.
However you apply color,
the result is always elegant—
a look that’s long, lean and
lighter than most casegoods,
while still being exceptionally
balanced and strong, thanks
to the innovative keel.
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Anchored
Cruising
Surf’s Up
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KEEL Statement of Line
The KEEL Base Cabinets
Work Surfaces
Hutches Cabinets & Bookcases
Freestanding Cabinets
Storage Unit Accessory Worksurface
Accessories
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