UNCLUTTERED WORKSPACES naturally make for uncluttered minds, or so the theory goes. Jimmy and James are a pair of desks that embody this principle, with a simple and elegant construction that demands cleanliness. Of the two drawers, the smaller one makes this task possible with a sliding lid that pulls back to reveal two organizers. The coolest feature: an array of slanted “gills” that beg to be used; in other words, file a little and get a lot of style in return.
$4,800-$, 2modern.com
Popularity: 6% [?]
MOST LAPTOPS are little exothermic bundles of pain and belong anywhere but the lap, which is why Harald Hynell’s Lap Tray is a godsend. The design is a two piece affair; a stylish wooden frame sits atop a cushion that can conform to the contours of your body for maximum comfort and stability. Available in natural willow, black, white or wenge, we do wonder just how effectively the tray minimizes heat transfer; at the very least, the raised lip around the top also allows it to serve breakfast in bed.
pid.se
Popularity: 14% [?]
OKAPI STUDIO’S Shelf Concept clearly takes full advantage of its plastic polymer construction, molding shapes that are both practical and trendy. Four shapes are available and can be stacked for a multitude of configurations; our favorite is definitely the zig-zag bookshelf, which can also double as a mini filing cabinet. okapistudio.com
Via: MoCoLoCo
Popularity: 9% [?]
CONTRAST AS A FEATURE: Skram’s Wishbone Desk is brimming with juxtapositions. Chiefly a conflict between the hand-rubbed rosewood top and the powder coated steel frame, pairs such as solid vs. delicate, wood vs. metal and positive space vs. negative space make for odd bedfellows. All of this makes for a distinctly modern table with a healthy splash of traditional style.
$2,300-$4,400, 2modern.com
Popularity: 7% [?]
FOR MODERN WORKER BEES, Gubi’s Hive is a slick shelving system made from bent aluminum and wrapped in oak or American walnut. The Hive is sold in individual two-shelf units which are joined by a flat connector and remind us of barbells. This design allows for horizontal as well as vertical expansion: stack up to four shelves on aluminum lacquered steel legs.
gubi.dk
Popularity: 10% [?]
ABSORB ACOUSTICS as well as your notes with Mikael Nilsson’s innovative Wavesound board, which sports an undulating soft foam design that eats up sound waves. Like a regular bulletin board, Wavesound can be punctured repeatedly without damaging the surface; unlike a regular bulletin board, it comes in myriad colors that include black, pink and green.
$44.85, scandinaviandesigncenter.com
Popularity: 6% [?]
WALL HUGGING FURNITURE is inherently inflexible, but Otto Furniture’s Pause collection makes a compelling case. Constructed from European oak, these minimalist units are designed to easily integrate with their surroundings. The legs are reduced to a bare minimum and are limited to three thin and evenly spaced stainless steel pedestals. Even the drawers keep out of your weight; “soft close” ball-bearing runners make for an experience that is as inoffensive on a tactile level as it is visually.
ottofurniture.com
Popularity: 7% [?]
LIKE A TINY PAGODA, the elegant Becca Stool features a cantilevered top with slightly bowed-in sides which join at the bottom to form a single, flowing piece. Made from bamboo, the stool can also be used for storage and as a side table; stack a few and you have instant, portable shelving. Available in cherry, ebony and natural.
$600, designpublic.com
Popularity: 11% [?]
ESSENTIALLY SUITCASES WITH STYLE, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec’s La Valise is designed to minimize paper clutter while providing easy transport between the home and office. Made from injection-molded plastic, the La Valise opens from the side with a simple tab-lock system. Although basically a plastic suitcase, the vertical orientation is more intuitive for paper filing and storage than its traditional counterpart.
$35, unicahome.com
Popularity: 5% [?]
WHILE MOST OFFICE ACCESSORIES generally err on the side of practicality, Hani Rashid’s Desktop Architecture series oozes with style–quite literally, in fact. From a droopy pencil holder to a melting desk organizer, each of Hani’s pieces manage to be both cutting-edge and sophisticated. Functional? Maybe. Pretentious? Probably. Cool? Heck yeah.
$29.50 - $110, unicahome.com
Popularity: 5% [?]
