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Phone Booths & Acoustic Pods Vendors

Directory of 16 phone booth and acoustic pod vendors with ISO 23351-1 acoustic ratings, ventilation, and smart-booking guidance for coworking spaces.

Category note: For coworking, four things decide a pod buy: (1) acoustics - only compare ISO 23351-1 speech-level-reduction figures from an external lab (in-house numbers are unreliable, and Rw / ISO 717 or NIC ratings are different measures); Class A (~30 dB) for confidential calls, Class B (~25 dB) is lighter, cheaper and easier to relocate - fine for most spaces; (2) ventilation - must be active and ideally CO2 / sensor-controlled, since sealed pods get stuffy fast (Vetrospace leads on air quality, with HEPA filtration and disinfection lighting); (3) relocatability - coworking floorplans change, so casters / flat-pack beat fixed builds; (4) smart / bookable - if you want members to reserve pods or want utilisation data, Framery's smart office plans lead (calendar booking and an occupancy API, priced per connected pod), or feed pod occupancy into your sensor / booking stack (Sensors & Occupancy Vendors / Booking & Reservations); most pods are otherwise passive furniture. Asia-Pacific: most makers here are European or North American and sell through local dealers (e.g. Framery via Datumstruct in Singapore and WorkArena in Australia), so get a landed, installed price. Four Asia-Pacific makers are listed: Bureau (Australia), Dancoo and Soundbox (China, often the lowest landed cost in the region, but ask for the third-party ISO 23351-1 lab report) and TELECUBE (Japan's market leader). Rule of thumb (Framery): ~1 phone booth + 1 meeting pod per 6-12-person neighbourhood.

Vendors

Vendor Origin Markets Served Segment Notes
Framery Finland Global (100+ countries) Mid-Enterprise Market leader, listed on Nasdaq Helsinki since December 2025. Independently top-rated acoustics (Class A, 30.3 dB speech level reduction in the Turku University ISO 23351-1 study). Smart pods with adaptive ventilation, presence sensing, availability lights and 4G over-the-air updates; bookable via Google / Microsoft calendars on the Plus plan. US factory in Zeeland, Michigan from H2 2026, with a North America-only Gradus series. Range from 1-person One and One Work booths to 8-person rooms.
Room United States Global SMB-Mid OFS brand since January 2024. Value alternative to premium pods; ~30 dB reduction via layered recycled PET felt + natural wool. Flat-packed, assembles in under an hour by two people and designed to be moved between locations. Published pricing (Phone Booth from US$6,495); new modular Room Collection and open Acoustic Lounge.
Hushoffice (Mikomax) Poland Global Mid Haworth-owned (deal agreed December 2021), still sold as an open-line brand outside Haworth dealers. Hushfree range, Class B by design (lighter, mobile, ~25 dB - the brand argues a 'healthy' amount of ambient sound aids focus). Strong accessibility range (Hushfree M Access and L Access wheelchair-accessible models). Easy to relocate for agile layouts.
Silen (Wallenium) Estonia Global Mid Design-led modular pods: Space (classic) and the newer Space Gen 2 (Space Call, Space Work, Space Meet 2). Class A, 30.1 dB speech level reduction (ISO 23351-1) plus up to 40 dB exterior-noise reduction (two-way isolation). Swappable panels and modular add-ons for relocation and retrofits.
Nook United Kingdom Global (UK, Netherlands, US bases) SMB-Mid Semi-enclosed focus 'nooks' rather than sealed Class A booths - designed as neurodiversity / sensory-support spaces (popular in schools and healthcare as well as offices). Lower acoustic isolation but a distinct calm / focus use-case. Event hire and refurbished units available.
Zenbooth United States US and Canada SMB Made in Berkeley, California, with natural / handcrafted materials; eco-oriented. Published pricing from US$5,490 (Solo) to US$16,490 (Quad, ADA). Up to 30 dB noise reduction. 30-day standard lead time, with rush shipping when available.
Nowy Styl Poland Europe Mid-Enterprise Large European furniture manufacturer; its SPIX pod range (Phone, Focus and Meet Pod, 1-4 people, launched 2025) adds occupancy lights and auto light / ventilation. Suits enterprise fit-outs where pods are part of a wider furniture package.
Loop Phone Booths Canada Global SMB Edmonton-built booths (founded 2015, designed by studio Onetwosix): Solo, 4-person Cube and barrier-free Access models, plus matching lounge furniture.
INTO (the Nordic Silence) Finland Europe Mid Full POD range (Phone / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / Max / Roll, 1-12 people) with Class A acoustics (ISO 23351-1); automated socket / ventilation / lighting via motion sensor; pods on castors; used in LEED / BREEAM / WELL-certified projects.
Poppin United States Primarily US SMB-Mid PoppinPod privacy pods (1-, 2-, 4- and 6-person, from ~US$6,000) meeting ISO 23351-1; motion-activated fans, a smart control unit for auto light / vent, integrated desk and power. In-stock and plug-and-play. HNI announced its exit from Poppin in August 2023; current ownership to verify.
Meavo United Kingdom Europe and UAE SMB Lightweight, affordable phone booths and meeting pods (Classic and Haven lines; Soho booth from GBP 3,399 + VAT); TUV SUD certified, ~25-30 dB; light materials for simple install and easy relocation. Showrooms across the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, Austria and Dubai.
Vetrospace Finland (Helsinki; made in Littoinen) Global (EU-centric) Mid-Enterprise Glass-walled modular pods (XS-XXL, 1-10 people) whose differentiator is indoor air quality: patented CO2-controlled ventilation, two-stage filtration (G4 + HEPA H13 on the 'Clean' spec) to ISO 7 cleanroom levels, positive air pressure, and visible-light-disinfection (VLD) antimicrobial lighting. Class A acoustics; wheelchair accessible; rated for 24/7 use; reinstallable. The pick when air quality / hygiene is a priority.
Bureau Australia / Canada Global (30+ countries; strong in Australia and North America) SMB-Mid Formed in 2024 from Bureau Booths (Adelaide, 2019) and Inbox Booths (Vancouver, 2020); 10,000+ booths in service, with WeWork among named clients. Two lines: Tuesday (up to 29 dB) and Signature (up to 30 dB), SGS-tested to ISO 23351-1. Plug-in, no-permit install in under two weeks; DDA-compliant Accessible model. Six Australian showrooms plus US showrooms.
Dancoo China (Kunshan) / Denmark Global (Europe via Dancoo Denmark) Mid Danish-Chinese maker founded 2005, manufacturing in Kunshan with a European arm in Taastrup, Denmark. Dawn smart pod rated Class A, 30 dB (ISO 23351-1), SGS performance-tested. Touchscreen light / ventilation control, optional occupancy lights and booking / usage data; optional castors and seismic anchoring kit.
Soundbox (Soundbox Acoustic Technology) China (Guangzhou) Global SMB-Mid Large acoustics manufacturer (founded 2008 in Hong Kong; Guangzhou HQ) making movable booths from 1 to 8 people (Silence Booth VR, Privacy Booth SRP, Meeting Pods SR, Office Pod ART). Claims ISO 23351-1 classes from B to A+ across models; motion-sensor lighting and fans. Quote / factory-direct pricing; published dB figures vary by page, so ask for the lab report.
TELECUBE (V-cube) Japan Japan Mid-Enterprise Japan's best-selling soundproof booth: 40,000+ units installed by February 2026 (launched 2017). Solo, group and 4-6 person models, bought or on subscription; optional IoT sensors with monthly utilisation reports. Sister company Telecube Service runs pay-per-use booths in stations and airports.

Vendor Detail

Framery

  • Origin: Finland
  • Markets served: Global (100+ countries); in Asia-Pacific via dealers such as Datumstruct (Singapore) and WorkArena (Australia)
  • Segment: Mid-Enterprise
  • Notes: Market leader, listed on Nasdaq Helsinki (FRAMERY) since 4 December 2025. Independently top-rated acoustics (Class A, 30.3 dB speech level reduction in the Turku University ISO 23351-1 study). Smart pods with adaptive ventilation, presence sensing, availability lights and 4G over-the-air updates. Converting its Zeeland, Michigan logistics centre into a factory, with production from H2 2026, and launched the North America-only Gradus series at NeoCon in June 2026. Range from 1-person One and One Work (launched September 2026) booths to 8-person rooms.
  • Website: framery.com
  • Pricing: Premium; quote-based (net starting prices published per model). Smart office plans: Limited (free), Plus (EUR 11 per connected space / month) and Data (EUR 5.90 per connected space / month), billed annually; Room Sensor sold separately.
  • Integrations: Plus plan adds Google / Microsoft calendar booking, Framery App mobile booking, Room Display support, analytics and an occupancy data API; Data plan is API / export only.
  • Compliance: Class A (ISO 23351-1; 30.3 dB in the Turku study, 30 dB in the Framery One product guide); UL GREENGUARD Gold; UL 962 listed for North America.
  • Research status: Researched

Room

  • Origin: United States
  • Markets served: Global (showrooms in 9 North American cities)
  • Segment: SMB-Mid
  • Notes: Acquired by OFS in January 2024 and run as an OFS brand. Value alternative to premium pods; ~30 dB reduction via layered recycled PET felt + natural wool. Ships flat-packed and assembles in under an hour by two people; designed to be moved between locations. Motion-sensor LED and two ultra-quiet fans (air replenished about every 60 seconds). New Room Collection (modular pods in three sizes) and open Acoustic Lounge.
  • Website: room.com
  • Pricing: Value-mid; published pricing (Phone Booth from US$6,495; Room Collection from US$16,995; Acoustic Lounge from US$2,395); financing available; quote for volume.
  • Integrations: Motion-sensor fans / LED; Ethernet (CAT6) port; otherwise passive.
  • Compliance: NIC 32 (ASTM measure, not ISO 23351-1); ISO 23351-1 class to verify; recycled materials; 5-year limited warranty.
  • Research status: Researched

Hushoffice (Mikomax)

  • Origin: Poland
  • Markets served: Global
  • Segment: Mid
  • Notes: Haworth agreed to acquire Mikomax in December 2021; Hushoffice remains an open-line brand also sold outside Haworth's dealer network. Current Hushfree range: Work, S, S Hybrid, M, L, XM, plus Hushwall dividers. Class B by design (lighter, mobile, ~25 dB - the brand argues a 'healthy' amount of ambient sound aids focus). Strong accessibility range (Hushfree M Access and L Access wheelchair-accessible models). Easy to relocate for agile layouts.
  • Website: hushoffice.com
  • Pricing: Value-mid; quote-based.
  • Integrations: Hushassistant smart control for Hushfree pods (details to verify); otherwise passive re: booking.
  • Compliance: Class B (ISO 23351-1) positioning; site quotes up to 30 dB reduction, so confirm class per model; accessibility (ADA-style) options.
  • Research status: Researched

Silen (Wallenium)

  • Origin: Estonia
  • Markets served: Global
  • Segment: Mid
  • Notes: Design-led modular pods: the classic Space range (Space 1, 2, 4, Max) and Space Gen 2 (Space Call, Space Work, Space Meet 2) with adaptive lighting scenes and improved ventilation. Class A, 30.1 dB speech level reduction (ISO 23351-1) plus up to 40 dB exterior-noise reduction (two-way isolation). Swappable inner / outer layers and modular add-ons for relocation and retrofits.
  • Website: silen.com
  • Pricing: Mid-premium; quote-based.
  • Integrations: Motion sensor (light / vent); passive re: booking.
  • Compliance: Class A (ISO 23351-1, 30.1 dB).
  • Research status: Researched

Nook

  • Origin: United Kingdom
  • Markets served: Global (bases in Bristol, Amsterdam and Chicago)
  • Segment: SMB-Mid
  • Notes: Semi-enclosed focus 'nooks' rather than sealed Class A booths - designed as neurodiversity / sensory-support spaces (Nook Solo, Huddle, Shelter and Sensory Nook), popular in schools and healthcare as well as offices. Lower acoustic isolation but a distinct calm / focus use-case. Event hire and refurbished units available.
  • Website: nookpod.com
  • Pricing: SMB-mid; quote-based.
  • Integrations: Passive.
  • Compliance: Lower acoustic isolation (semi-open); not a sealed ISO 23351-1 Class A booth.
  • Research status: Researched

Zenbooth

  • Origin: United States
  • Markets served: US and Canada
  • Segment: SMB
  • Notes: Made in Berkeley, California, with natural / handcrafted and locally sourced materials; eco-oriented. Models: Solo, Solo Pro, Duo and Quad (ADA); refurbished units available. Electric height-adjustable desk option to verify.
  • Website: zenbooth.net
  • Pricing: SMB; published per-unit pricing (Solo from US$5,490, Solo Pro from US$7,490, Duo from US$10,490, Quad from US$16,490); 30-day standard lead time, rush shipping when available.
  • Integrations: Passive.
  • Compliance: Up to 30 dB noise reduction (ISO 23351-1 class unconfirmed); Made in USA.
  • Research status: Researched

Nowy Styl

  • Origin: Poland
  • Markets served: Europe
  • Segment: Mid-Enterprise
  • Notes: Large European furniture manufacturer offering acoustic pods within broader furniture / fit-out systems. Its SPIX range (launched 2025) comes as Phone Pod (1 person), Focus Pod (up to 2) and Meet Pod (up to 4), with green / red occupancy lights, self-closing doors, automatic LED and ventilation, and a display mount on the Meet Pod. Suits enterprise fit-outs where pods are part of a wider furniture package.
  • Website: nowystyl.com
  • Pricing: Enterprise; project / quote-based.
  • Integrations: Occupancy lights and touch-panel controls; passive re: booking.
  • Compliance: ISO 23351-1 class to verify per model.
  • Research status: Researched

Loop Phone Booths

  • Origin: Canada (Edmonton, Alberta)
  • Markets served: Global
  • Segment: SMB
  • Notes: Founded 2015; booths designed and handcrafted in Edmonton by design studio Onetwosix. Range: Solo (1 person), Cube (4-person meeting pod) and Access (barrier-free), plus matching lounge furniture and planters.
  • Website: loopphonebooths.com
  • Pricing: SMB; quote-based via configurator or dealers.
  • Integrations: Passive.
  • Compliance: ISO 23351-1 class to verify.
  • Research status: Researched

INTO (the Nordic Silence)

  • Origin: Finland
  • Markets served: Europe
  • Segment: Mid
  • Notes: Full POD range (Phone / Phone Small / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / Max / Roll, 1-12 people) with Class A acoustics (ISO 23351-1); automated socket / ventilation / lighting via motion sensor; pods on castors; used in LEED / BREEAM / WELL-certified projects.
  • Website: intoconcept.com
  • Pricing: Mid; quote-based (~EUR 6,420 for a phone booth, to verify).
  • Integrations: Motion sensor (socket / vent / light); passive re: booking.
  • Compliance: Class A (ISO 23351-1).
  • Research status: To verify (site did not allow automated checks this cycle)

Poppin

  • Origin: United States
  • Markets served: Primarily US
  • Segment: SMB-Mid
  • Notes: PoppinPod privacy pods (for 1, 1 Premium, 2, 4 and 6 people) meeting ISO 23351-1; motion-activated fans, a smart control unit for auto light / vent, integrated desk and power. In-stock and plug-and-play (no construction). Kimball International bought Poppin in 2020; HNI, which acquired Kimball, announced in August 2023 that it would divest Poppin. Current ownership to verify before recommending.
  • Website: poppin.com
  • Pricing: SMB-mid; published pricing, PoppinPods from US$5,999; in-stock models.
  • Integrations: Smart control unit (auto light / vent); passive re: booking.
  • Compliance: Meets ISO 23351-1 (class per model).
  • Research status: Researched (ownership to verify)

Meavo

  • Origin: United Kingdom
  • Markets served: Europe and UAE
  • Segment: SMB
  • Notes: Lightweight, affordable phone booths and meeting pods in two lines: Classic (Soho phone booth, Workstation focus pod, Camden meeting pod) and Haven (One, Focus, Two, Four). ~25-30 dB; light materials for simple install and easy relocation. Showrooms in the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Zurich, Vienna and Dubai.
  • Website: meavo.com
  • Pricing: Value; published UK pricing (Soho from GBP 3,399 + VAT, Workstation from GBP 3,999 + VAT, Camden from GBP 6,999 + VAT).
  • Integrations: Passive.
  • Compliance: Class B (ISO 23351-1); TUV SUD certified; made in Europe.
  • Research status: Researched

Vetrospace

  • Origin: Finland (HQ Helsinki; manufacturing in Littoinen)
  • Markets served: Global (EU-centric)
  • Segment: Mid-Enterprise
  • Notes: Glass-walled modular pods (XS-XXL, 1-10 people) whose differentiator is indoor air quality: patented CO2-controlled ventilation, two-stage filtration (G4 + HEPA H13 on the 'Clean' spec) to ISO 7 cleanroom levels, positive air pressure, and visible-light-disinfection (VLD) antimicrobial lighting ('CME' Controlled Micro Environment). Class A acoustics; wheelchair accessible; rated for 24/7 use; reinstallable. The pick when air quality / hygiene is a priority.
  • Website: vetrospace.com
  • Pricing: Premium; quote-based; highly customisable.
  • Integrations: Smart CO2 sensor + motion-controlled ventilation / lighting; passive re: booking.
  • Compliance: Class A (ISO 23351-1, 30+ dB SLR); Rw 42-46 dB (ISO 717); ISO 7 IAQ; fire UL 723 / ASTM E648; electrical IEC 60335-1 / UL 962; ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 (since March 2026).
  • Research status: Researched

Bureau

  • Origin: Australia / Canada
  • Markets served: Global (30+ countries); showrooms in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Perth, plus New York, San Francisco, Dallas and Los Angeles
  • Segment: SMB-Mid
  • Notes: Formed in 2024 by merging Bureau Booths (Adelaide, 2019) and Inbox Booths (Vancouver, 2020); 10,000+ booths in service, with WeWork, Amazon and HSBC among named clients. Tuesday (budget) and Signature (premium) lines, from 1-person phone booths to 6+ person meeting rooms. Needs only a standard power outlet; no construction or permits; delivered and installed in under two weeks; relocatable.
  • Website: withbureau.com
  • Pricing: Published Australian pricing: Tuesday from AUD 8,799, Signature from AUD 10,499 (up to AUD 24,999 for larger rooms).
  • Integrations: Passive re: booking (to verify).
  • Compliance: SGS-tested to ISO 23351-1 (Tuesday up to 29 dB, Signature up to 30 dB); Works with WELL; DDA-compliant Accessible model.
  • Research status: Researched

Dancoo

  • Origin: China (Kunshan) / Denmark
  • Markets served: Global; Europe through Dancoo Denmark A/S (Taastrup) and resellers
  • Segment: Mid
  • Notes: Founded 2005 as a joint venture between Danish designer Peter Krogh and a Chinese partner; design and acoustic testing done in-house, Nordic-minimal styling. Families include Dawn (smart pods, incl. Dawn Compact), P, S, F and A. The Dawn phone booth has dual-fan ventilation above 26 l/s, adjustable 4000K LED lighting, USB-A / USB-C charging, optional LAN, optional castors and an optional seismic anchoring kit.
  • Website: dancoo.com
  • Pricing: Quote-based through resellers (to verify).
  • Integrations: Touchscreen light / ventilation control; optional occupancy lights; booking and usage data through the customer's own systems (details to verify).
  • Compliance: Dawn: Class A, 30 dB (ISO 23351-1); SGS Performance Tested and SGS Premium Performance Gold Award.
  • Research status: Researched (booking integration to verify)

Soundbox (Soundbox Acoustic Technology)

  • Origin: China (Guangzhou; founded 2008 in Hong Kong)
  • Markets served: Global
  • Segment: SMB-Mid
  • Notes: Broad acoustics manufacturer (noise control, architectural acoustics and movable booths) with a 24,000 m2 headquarters, 60+ person R&D team and in-house acoustic test rooms. Booth range from 1 to 8 people: Silence Booth VR (1), Privacy Booth SRP (2), Meeting Pods SR (4 to 6), Office Pod ART, Acoustic Pods VRP and a home booth. Laminated glass and PET felt construction; centrifugal fan (125 m3/h); 4000K LED. Claims 5,000+ corporate clients. Not to be confused with Soundbox Store (UK / US).
  • Website: soundboxbooth.com
  • Pricing: Quote-based, factory-direct (to verify).
  • Integrations: Motion-sensor lighting and ventilation; passive re: booking.
  • Compliance: Claims ISO 23351-1 classes A+, A and B across models, but its pages also quote STC 25 dB (plus or minus 5), 28 dB and up to 50 dB, which are not like-for-like; ask for the third-party ISO 23351-1 report per model. UL, CE and ASTM certifications claimed.
  • Research status: Researched (acoustic figures to verify)

TELECUBE (V-cube)

  • Origin: Japan (V-cube, Inc., Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime)
  • Markets served: Japan
  • Segment: Mid-Enterprise
  • Notes: Launched 2017; passed 40,000 cumulative installations by February 2026 and claims the top share of Japan's soundproof booth market. Solo, Group and 4-6 person models (6-person added November 2024), with demand shifting towards the larger booths. No construction or building permit needed and delivery in about two weeks. Sister company Telecube Service Co. runs a public, pay-per-use network (331 booths at 144 locations in February 2023) in stations, airports and offices, a model coworking operators in Japan compete with as well as buy from.
  • Website: vcube.com/service/telecube
  • Pricing: Purchase or subscription; 4-6 person shell from JPY 124,800 a month excluding tax (January 2025).
  • Integrations: Optional IoT occupancy sensors with monthly utilisation reports (hourly, daily and monthly patterns), retrofittable to existing booths and meeting rooms.
  • Compliance: Acoustic performance not published in ISO 23351-1 terms (to verify).
  • Research status: Researched (acoustic rating to verify)

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