Regardless of whether you have a home office or not, a good writing desk is a versatile piece of furniture to have on hand. Unlike a secretary desk, usually equipped with a drop-front panel or concealed compartments, this type of desk has a streamlined surface and open-leg construction best suited for pen-and-paper tasks. In other words, it’s less intrusive style-wise since it’s not designed to have a million compartments for cable management or bulky drawers to stash old bills.
The design options feel endless in this furniture category. You can try a larger, minimal silhouette with a slender drawer or two if you’re a creative like TV writer Mike Gauyo who spends hours behind a writing desk in a Los Angeles studio. Or you can opt for a vintage desk to bring lived-in character to your interiors, like the styles in this A-frame Catskills cabin and Southampton, New York, enclave. Because the silhouettes are so adaptable, many can easily work as entryway console tables, dressing tables, and even sideboards to hold extra plates and silverware after all your dinner parties.
All in all, this desk setup encourages peaceful moments rooted in intention, and it might speed up your to-do list. Now is the time to knock out those holiday cards or try your hand at writing a novel.
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Haworth Market Wire Frame Desk
- Material: Steel frame; melamine top
- Colors: Top colors: marble, neo walnut, landmark; base colors: charcoal, smooth plaster
- Dimensions: 29″ H x 48” W x 30” D
