desks selection for single workspaces

Doppeldecker Table is a minimal design created by Netherlands-based designers Bernotat&Co. The surface combines the functionality of work and leisure with its signature moveable lid that exposes a desk when flipped down. When exposed, the desk has various drawers for random items and even an elastic band to hold down documents or electronic peripherals. The designer gives the scenario of an individual working at the dining table, and then having to clean up in order to make way for the plate settings. With this design, the individual can now store everything within the desk, and fold the desk back up to provide a clean and empty surface for eating. More info and images, available here.

Laura Desk is a minimal design created by USA-based designer Phloem Studio. Phloem Studio, located in Portland, Oregon, designs and builds custom furniture and cabinets for residential and commercial spaces. There are three open cubbies at the back end of the desktop, hiding two cord ports back in the shadow. The front edge of the desktop contains two angled drawers that pull out to reveal themselves as simple storage solutions for small items like pens, paperclips, smart phones, and notebooks. The drawers are actually wedge shaped to follow the profile line of the sides of the desk. They have playful shapes routed in the front to help with organization. It stands 34 inches tall to the top of the cubbies in the back, the writing surface is 30 inches off the floor, it’s 42 inches wide and 30 inches. More info and images, available here.

Ernest is a minimalist design created by Spain-based designer Borja García. The desk was developed for the company Punt. The wiring solution is integrated within the workstation allowing for a traditional and romantic piece to respond to the needs of the new century. There is also storage space underneath the surface on the right side of the desk. More info and images, available here.

7 Bis Repetita is a minimalist design created by France-based designer Cyril de Moulins. The secretary desk features a symmetrical design with two plates placed on two trestles. The nestled storage areas are created by the secondary surface. The desk consists of a steel folded 4mm and two trays in light beech. These products are manufactured in France in the Pays de Loire and Nord Pas de Calais. More info and images, available here.

Desk One is a minimalist design created by England-based furniture brand Another Country. For the home study, the work place or a quiet corner – the popular Desk One can be as professional a piece of furniture as you want it to be. Reminiscent of an archetypal school desk, Desk One features a drawer, an indentation to hold pens and pencils and comes with a cable tidy to accommodate more contemporary desktop objects. Desk One is compact, sturdy and ready to work as hard as you do. The black lacquered version is made of solid chestnut and features their (peg-less) screw leg system. More info and images, available here.

Homestation is a minimalist design created by Denmark-based designer Henrik Soerig. Optimised to accommodate digital gadgets (cables hide in the in-built covered channel), ‘Homestation’ is an excellent working base. It’s also a wonderful piece of woodcraft, with an immaculately detailed frame and angled drawer fronts. Available in oak or walnut. More info and images, available here.

My Writing Desk is a minimal desk designed by Lithuania based designers etc. etc.. This is a writing desk designed to reduce the difficulties of working in a mess. It has its storage space organised around the table top where all the things are always in sight and easily accessible. The desktop can be used right up to the edges without worrying that things might fall down, and any unnecessary objects can simply be pushed to the storage sides. The high edges of the desk isolates it in the room and creates a positive microclimate where things “feel good” in relationship with the user.The wings are divided for simple construction leaving a path for the wires. There are two drawers for a laptop and writing equipment. The legs of the table can be twisted off for easier transportation. More info and images, available here.

Graft Desk is a minimal design created by Scotland-based designer Derek Welsh. The Graft desksʼ understated appearance defies itʼs practical potential for use in a variety of environments. The effortless framework, with two concealed drawers, is balanced perfectly alongside the warmth and practicality of the uncluttered desk top linoleum surface. The desk is constructed of unfinished solid oak timber, oak veneer drawer bases and mid-grey desk top linoleum. More info and images, available here.