This amazing desk made of Tasman Oak and Macassar Ebony was designed to resemble the wing of a Dakota DC-3 aircraft. The desk was created by Infinity Fine Furniture an Australian company that specializes in custom furniture design. The desk as fun details like runway and landing lights and an electronic keypad that opens the lid of the desk. The desk is priced at $23,000 Australian.
A post on The Stylephile led me to this amazing desk, an absolute dream piece for the Star Wars aficionado, it features the iconic image of Hans Solo trapped in carbonite from The Empire Strikes Back. The desk is made mainly from steel and was created by Tom Spina Designs for for one of the members of Christian rock band, Casting Crowns.
Tom Spina Designs accepts private commissions from a wide range of individuals and companies, they specialize in functional art, pieces that are furniture but also unique pieces of art. They also do custom sculpture including busts and masks, theme props and lifesized characters. There are a few pieces available in their shop including latex masks and mannequins. For $625 plus $75 shipping you can get a Skull throne that is made of fiberglass but looks like carved stone.
The look of a Pininfaria design is unmistakable, usually red or black, often with shiny metal trim. The company most famous for the Ferrari has a streamlined style that seems to be able to work on anything from hard drives to chairs to hotels. The latest option is the Luna Desk which has a thick glass top and arched asymmetrical legs but the most eye-catching part is the giant red leather inlay (also available in black). The desk sells for $12,885.
This I-Con desk takes the ideas of clean lines and minimalistic approach to the far ends of the spectrum. Designed by Michiel van der Kley, the top is made of white Corian, the drawers black-stained walnut veneer, and it stands on chromed steel legs. And if the you're like me and concerned about having enough storage (as it would probably lose all it's crisp modern appeal if you piled it high with papers) a free-standing drawer unit is also available separately.
The desk is comes in several sizes and starts at £3,850. The drawer unit: £1,995.
The hot days of summer are fast approaching, which means those days where the air in the office is stuffy and sticky and you can't seem to find relief no matter how high you crank the AC are on the way also. But maybe the Propello desk/table fan will help you stay productive on those miserable days? Available in two neutral colors, this light blue and a darker gray, the fan blades are made of soft natural rubber (so they can't hurt you) and it's all but completely silent with the finest "johnson electric" ball-bearing motor inside making things go 'round. Sells for $140.
Style and functionality come together easily in the Eames Managment Chair. Designed in 1958, when the word "ergonomic" was young and rarely used outside of research papers, its lightweight and body-hugging form was ahead of its time. The thin mesh backing is self-contouring and flexible, for "even weight distribution and long-term comfort." The mesh-backed chair is available in three colors, but the design is also available with other materials and in other colors at different price points. Price (for mesh): $1,188.
Photographer turned furniture designer Hedi Slimane's newest endeavor into the world of office furniture is a structured and geographical one. Using ebonized stainless steel, his creations include desks, chairs, and shelves that use a pattern of angles, squares, and thin lines to create a modern minimalist appearance. Although sleek and beautiful to look at, and sure to make a statement as part of a decorating scheme, I can't say they look comfortable at all to actually sit on or use. But then, that's obviously not the point.
Most people try to coordinate their furniture, then try to figure out the best way to incorporate accessories into the picture. The size and usability of a TV or computer might be taken into account beforehand, but few would start with a computer and work out. If you happen to be in this minority and own a Mac, the iGo desk is perfect for you. It is designed not only to integrate with the Mac, but to complement its appearance. It is completely ergonomic and comes in both sitting and standing models. Price: $333-$500.
If your desk is anything like mine it is often a sea of paper. The James desk from Modernlink is the antidote to that. It has slots for vertical files built into the top and a large (24 x 36) drawer in the center. The desk is made of bamboo which is farm harvested and sustainable. It is available in either a "Baked" or "Raw" finish. Raw is the color of naked bamboo while the Baked version a toasty color created by subjecting the raw bamboo to high temperatures. It sells for $5,600. There is also a smaller version, the Jimmy, which goes for $4,800.
laptop@home is a line of soft laptop accessories designed by Mike and Maaike that are intended to make using your laptop a bit more comfortable, especially if you prefer to actually work with it on your lap than set up at a desh. The PocketTop ($50) is a mobile workstation/laptop bag, with pockets for accessories. The CushTop ($35) is a lap desk that keeps the heat from the laptop from building up on your legs, as well as giving you a more comfortable angle for typing. The SleeveTop ($40) is the most streamlined of the line, very thin with built-in cooling pads for lap work.
It was tempting to make some sort of last "snakes on a..." reference for this unusual lamp, but the Cobra Lamp is only snakelike in appearance, not involving any actual snakes. It was designed by Elip Martinelli in 1968 and features a swiveling joint that allows the lamp to extend from a Pac Man-like shape into that of a striking cobra, hence the name. The table lamp is UL approved and a good deal more visually interesting than the average desk lamp. Price: $890 (orig. $1,250)
Paperweights are, unless you work in a wind-tunnel, essentially useless objects in terms of functionality. This is all the more reason that their selection should be based entirely on appearance; their real function is as a sort of desktop art object. The customizable paperweights from iomoi stationery provide you with a huge array of designs to choose from and can be personalized with initials or a few select words. And how can you resist a paperweight with a cute cupcake on it? Price: $65 for round weights, $40 for oval.
Sleek and simple, the Steelogic Planks Table has the look of a table that has been constructed from wood slats, much like a picnic bench, but is made entirely from steel. The table measures 72 x 34 x 30 and could be used as a dining table or as a desk, particularly in a home where a modern, minimalist decor is already being used. Steelogic is know for being an environmentally friendly company and 85 percent of the steel used in their products, including this table, is recycled scrap. Price: $7,031.
Paperweights are interesting pieces of desktop art, which is why we love them. We all know that there are not
often high-speed winds sweeping through our offices. This Esque Revolver is an exceptional example of
paperweight art. It is hand-blown glass that is shaped into a life-size revolver. Though each piece varies slightly,
they are strikingly realistic, not to mention beautiful. The glass is recycled, and the revolver can be blown in amber
or metallic blue. All pieces are custom made to order. Price: $315.
Most people try to coordinate their furniture, then try to figure out the best way to incorporate accessories into the picture. The size and usability of a TV or computer might be taken into account beforehand, but few would start with a computer and work out. If you happen to be in this minority and own a Mac, the iGo desk is perfect for you. It is designed not only to integrate with the Mac, but to complement its appearance. It is completely ergonomic and comes in both sitting and standing models. Price: $333-$500.
laptop@home is a line of soft laptop accessories designed by Mike and Maaike that are intended to make using your laptop a bit more comfortable, especially if you prefer to actually work with it on your lap than set up at a desh. The PocketTop ($50) is a mobile workstation/laptop bag, with pockets for accessories. The CushTop ($35) is a lap desk that keeps the heat from the laptop from building up on your legs, as well as giving you a more comfortable angle for typing. The SleeveTop ($40) is the most streamlined of the line, very thin with built-in cooling pads for lap work.
It was tempting to make some sort of last "snakes on a..." reference for this unusual lamp, but the Cobra Lamp is only snakelike in appearance, not involving any actual snakes. It was designed by Elip Martinelli in 1968 and features a swiveling joint that allows the lamp to extend from a Pac Man-like shape into that of a striking cobra, hence the name. The table lamp is UL approved and a good deal more visually interesting than the average desk lamp. Price: $890 (orig. $1,250)
Sleek and simple, the Steelogic Planks Table has the look of a table that has been constructed from wood slats, much like a picnic bench, but is made entirely from steel. The table measures 72 x 34 x 30 and could be used as a dining table or as a desk, particularly in a home where a modern, minimalist decor is already being used. Steelogic is know for being an environmentally friendly company and 85 percent of the steel used in their products, including this table, is recycled scrap. Price: $7,031.
Paperweights are interesting pieces of desktop art, which is why we love them. We all know that there are not
often high-speed winds sweeping through our offices. This Esque Revolver is an exceptional example of
paperweight art. It is hand-blown glass that is shaped into a life-size revolver. Though each piece varies slightly,
they are strikingly realistic, not to mention beautiful. The glass is recycled, and the revolver can be blown in amber
or metallic blue. All pieces are custom made to order. Price: $315.
