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Desk

Explore 11 award-winning designs tagged Desk on The Design Magazine.

Shelter Desk

Shelter

Shelter is a wooden desk designed for home office use. The desk supports productivity through better organization, with easy access to storage and hidden cable management that guides cables from a rear opening to the front drawers. Rounded corner drawers give the desk a distinct appearance, and all elements are aligned to form one continuous shape. The desk is made mainly of natural wood, with two metal hinges and a brass finish at the back. Production combines traditional techniques with CNC machining. The desk measures 1480 by 800 by 760 millimeters.

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Calligraphy Study  Desk

Calligraphy Study

Calligraphy Study is an electric height-adjustable desk designed for children who learn Chinese calligraphy. Calligraphy is usually written while standing, so the desk height can be changed between 56 and 110 centimetres with a control panel that shows the current height. The desktop can be tilted from 0 to 60 degrees for drawing and reading. The frame is made of solid wood with traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and rattan wickerwork covers the screen. Wooden holders keep brushes in place with magnets. A small mobile cabinet stores paper rolls and scrolls.

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Intermodality Desk

Intermodality

The desk imitates the grand piano with three legs, a drop-leaf cover and with its shape. It has a modern parametric design with rustic finish. It was tried to preserve the elegance and charm of the piano while trying to make it as functional as possible. The goal was that through the visual modality the desk bring the auditory modality and musicality into homes. So across the intermodality it symbolizes the the flow experience of music and creative process.

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Wavy Desk

Wavy

Design was inspired by nature elements. The writing desk was created using water theme, to move some feeling of nature to home. The top of the desk creates an effect of ripples which are made by water drop. Writing desk edge performs a function. It does not let to fall writing supplies down on the ground. Also it is as meditation tool while thinking or relaxing, because there is a possibility to roll small marbles along the lines. Desk is made from non porous material, so it opens up more possibilities and much more freedom. So user can work with laptop or paint with watercolor.

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Veizla Office Desk

Veizla Office

The Veizla Office desk is designed to fit in with the growing need for height adjustable compact home office desks. Most of what is available in the market place are simple metal H-frames, which are functional but not very attractive as a piece of home furniture. The Veizla desk, has built-in electronic controlled actuators, has two desktop drawers and cable management which can be accessed from the top and also from below. The desk is made from sustainable solid wood, with steel parts for strength and stability.

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Diag Desk

Diag

Diag is a desk designed for use in both residential and office spaces. The desk consists of a wooden top supported by a steel base. Slightly raised and curved edges prevent objects from falling off the surface. Notches in the raised rear edge hold optional leather organizers for writing instruments. The top is available in oak or walnut veneer, in solid wood or in lacquered MDF. The base is available in brushed stainless steel or in anthracite structural lacquer. Diag measures 1440 x 720 x 888 millimeters.

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Rhythm Desk

Rhythm

Rhythm is a desk designed for work and design tasks. The structure is inspired by the wooden frames of ancient Chinese architecture, where timber beams carry the load of the building. Rhythm is built with traditional mortise and tenon joints, so no metal hardware is required. The desk is made of black walnut, shaped by computer numerical control machining and finished by hand grinding. The surface measures 1800 millimeters by 800 millimeters, and the height is 700 millimeters. The simple frame keeps the desk stable and allows users to work at the desktop or receive guests.

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Cilindro Desk

Cilindro

Cilindro is a mobile desk designed for home working. The cylindrical body divides into two semi-cylinders. One half serves as a container with shelves, while the other half opens into a horizontal work surface. A telescopic steel leg folds out from the underside and holds the surface at 720 millimetres high. The semi-cylinders are made of curved MDF panels coated with laminate, and six wheels allow easy movement through interior spaces. Folding steel panels at the base give access to cable storage. The rounded form avoids sharp edges and suits small rooms.

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Duoo Desk

Duoo

Duoo desk is the desire to express character through the minimalism of forms. Its thin horizontal lines and angled metal legs create a powerful visual image. The upper shelf allows you to place stationery so that it does not disturb while working. A hidden tray on the surface for connecting devices maintains a clean aesthetics. The table top made of natural veneer carries the warmth of the natural wood texture. The desk maintains an impeccable balance, thanks to harmoniously selected materials, functionality and practicality combined with aesthetics of regular and strict forms.

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Double Ten Desk

Double Ten

Double Ten is a desk designed for small homes and frequent moves. The desk is made mainly of bamboo or beech wood, combined with metal, plastic and leather. The structure uses traditional mortise and tenon joints together with the lever principle, so no metal connectors are needed. Assembly is done by hand in three or four steps, and the desk can be taken apart again. Leather pockets can be added to the legs to hold books or tablet computers. The flat package reduces transport costs and suits online sales.

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Deskable Desk

Deskable

Deskable is a desk designed for single-person households. Deskable combines a desk and a dining table in one piece of furniture, which saves space in small homes. The top plate can be extended by pulling out the front drawer, so the surface becomes wide enough for meals. Storage space is placed under the extendable top. A carved line on the drawer marks the opening limit and removes the need for a separate stopper. The materials are oak plywood, coated ABS plastic, tempered glass and stainless steel.

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