‘Hold on’ desk and shelves by Xavier Lust for Gispen

Xavier Lust’s ‘Hold on’ is a modular desk and shelving system for tight spaces that uses a wall for support.

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‘Torque’ desk by Alessandro Isola and Supriya Mankad for I M Lab

‘Torque’, a twisting take on a traditionally formal product, is Alessandro Isola and Supriya Mankad’s desk “transformed into a dynamic spatial object in tension with the straight walls of the space it occupies.

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‘Maya’ desk by James Melia for Dare Studio

The latest addition to the Brighton-based furniture brand Dare Studio‘s collection, the pared-down design of this solid-wood ‘Maya’ desk was developed by UK-based designer James Melia. Launched earlier this year during London Design Festival in September, the highly-sculptural piece features a large concealed drawer and two ‘secret’ storage units and is available in variety of materials and finishes such as American black walnut or white oak or ash with an optional timber or Corian top. (more…)

‘Strates’ desk by Mathieu Lehanneur for Objekten

‘Strates’ is the latest interlocking desk and storage collection realised by the Parisian designer Mathieu Lehanneur for the Brussels-based furniture brand Objekten. Composed of multiple layers of plywood elements, the series is manufactured in Belgium and it can be viewed from tomorrow on (7 September) as part of an installation at Blank, 9 rue de la Régence, Brussels.

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‘T90′ desk by Osvaldo Borsani reissued by Tecno

Originally designed in 1954, the ‘T90′ writing desk by Osvaldo Borsani has recently been reedited and reissued by Tecno – a company the Italian designer and architect founded, along with his brother Fulgenzio Borsani, in 1953. Characterised by clean straight lines and delicately curved top, ‘T90′ is available in elegant canaletto walnut or dark grey lacquer. (more…)

Detail of a desk from the '62-series' by Greta Grossman, recently reissued by Gubi

Following last year’s relaunch of the iconic, modernist ‘Grasshopper’ lamp, in 2012 Danish furniture and lighting brand Gubi revived not one but further four elegant, Mid-Century modern classics created by the acclaimed designer and architect, Greta Grossman. Relaunched at this year’s edition of Stockholm Furniture Fair, the ’62-series’ wasn’t designed in 1962, as its name may suggest, but more than half a century ago, in 1952, with the number wittily indicating that the pieces were ten years ahead of their time. Characterised by the use of contrasting colours and materials such as; natural American walnut, glossy black laminate and powder-coated metal, the four-piece furniture collection comprises a desk and three chests of drawers in varying sizes, all of which will be available from autumn 2012.

Watch ‘Greta Grossman – A Pioneer Female Designer’ documentary at the end of this post.

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The disassembled 'Mantis' by Samuel Wilkinson for Case

This year’s Brit Insurance Design of the Year Award winner Samuel Wilkinson has just realised this modular desk for London furniture manufacturer Case. Intended for both office and domestic use, the customisable design features a number of optional, removable accessories such as a drawer for a laptop or papers, a file holder and a back panel which can be used as a note board or privacy screen.

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'Cloud' table by Lorens

Anna and Marek Lorens, the duo behind their namesake Warsaw-based architectural and design practice Lorens have recently realised this modular table whose unusual structure – as well as the colour – reminded us of that of a honeycomb. Composed from a number of hexagonal elements, the multifunctional table can either be used as a desk within an office environment or as an (undoubtedly decorative) element of a living room. (more…)