The Ravenscroft Desk by Leonhard Pfeifer

above: The Ravenscroft Desk at the Museum of Modern Art, Estonia

Characterized by functionality, essential form and purity of materials, the Ravenscroft desk was designed to look striking from any angle so it could sit in the middle of a room instead of pushed up against a wall.





Conceived by London furniture designer Leonhard Pfeifer, the desk has a wide worktop that finishes in angled nooks, creating handy filing compartments for paperwork, while the raised rear surface is ideal for auxiliary monitors. Pfeifer included a low shelf for power transformers and external hard drives, integrating technology into the form.




Ravenscroft is produced in Europe by furniture brand Woodman in Oak with contrasting Walnut partitions. The desk launched at the Maison & Objet fair in Paris last week (9-13 September 2011).

www.leonhardpfeifer.com
www.woodman.ee
www.maison-objet.com



Be sure to see more of Leonhard's beautifully crafted furniture designs

California Shaped Desks and Coffee Tables By J. Rusten Studio

The California Series of desks and coffee tables by Jared Rusten of J. Rusten Studio are functional and fun handcrafted wood tables whose tops are shaped like the state of California.


above: prototype on the left, finished table on the right

The wooden top is made of salvaged Claro walnut (native to CA) and the base is salvaged white oak, treated with a vinegar & steel solution to produce the charcoal/ebony staining.







The prices are as follows:
Large Desk $2,950
Medium Desk $2,350
Medium Coffee table $2,250
Small Coffee table $1,650

you can purchase the pieces online here or you can mail a check to him at:

J. Rusten Furniture Studio
P.O. Box 40755
San Francisco, CA 94140

Jared Rusten creates modern, solid-wood furniture, sculpture, and artwork under the appellation: J. Rusten Furniture Studio.


above photo by Neil Barrett for Taylor Stitch

The studio was founded in 2003 with a mandate to advance the craft of woodworking, explore new and challenging solid-wood furniture designs, and construct beautiful, compelling, singular, and enduring objects.

The studio/workshop is located at 2815 23rd St. in San Francisco’s Mission District

See more of his fine wood furniture here.

The Lego-Inspired CEO Writing Desk from Staffan Holm Design.

A desk made to look as though it were created with LEGO® bricks by Staffan Holm & Johannes Tjernberg. The solid MDF beech wood desk is painted with Steinway Piano finish enamel paint. The idea was to remind an adult of a time in his or her life that was filled with playfulness and wonder. The lovely functional childhood-reminder is available to order (in Sweden).



The CEO, a Director's writing desk
Price: 100 000 SEK +VAT
Designer: Staffan Holm & Johannes Tjernberg
Photos by Kalle Sanner

STAFFAN HOLM DESIGN

Delivery address/Studio visiting address:
Karl Johansgatan 152 (by rear loading dock)
414 51 Gothenburg
Sweden

The Zeta Office Collection - Cool Cable Management Furniture By Studio Manzano

Studio Manzano of France is a communication and design firm who also specializes in laser engraving as well as product design.

Their Zeta Office Collection, designed by Jérôme Groove and Johann Aumaitre, consists of a Bureau (desk), a Console and Chevet or table d'appoint (end table). Each is made of folded steel, powder coated in dark grey or white. Designed beautifully for cable management and functionality with laser cut 'branches' or veins', the pieces with their angular planes take up minimal space while providing useful work surfaces.

The Zeta Bureau:





In Anthracite:



The Zeta Console:



In Anthracite:



The Zeta Chevet or Table d'appoint:



In Anthracite:





FEATURES
• minimal and stylish designs
• Organize your power cables through the laser cut trees/branches/veins
• Close Internet box, chargers, UBS.
• Storage Rack
• Steel powder coated paint in White or Grey Anthracite
• Designers: Jerome Groove - Johann Aumaitre

Shop for the Zeta Collection here


Studio Manzano

The Walnut & Maple Wood Boxeo Desk by Cliff Young, LTD.

I'm just in love with this modern walnut and maple wood desk with polished stainless steel legs. The design, with it's floating top and drawers tucked beneath, remind me of the classic mid-century modern George Nelson floating top desks for Herman Miller, only in a more modern and streamlined version.





The 300-10PCK Boxeo Desk, Dimensions: 78"W x 30"D x 31"H

* Stained plain sliced walnut with satin finish. All maple drawer interiors. Polished stainless steel legs.
* Features: Four touch latch drawers.
* Fully customizable


Request price and availability here

About Cliff Young:

For over 40 years, Cliff Young Ltd. has brought to life an extraordinary furniture collection that tastefully combines modern day sophistication with the warm, inviting feel of old world craftsmanship. Designs inspired by our modern lifestyles, luxurious wood veneers, clean sumptuous lines, perfection of style and a cutting edge, incredible textures and finishes, an organic mix of materials. The underlying strength of a well-thought functionality, solid engineering, eco-friendly mindfulness.

Desks So Beautiful, They'll Turn Anyone Into A Workaholic.

The Tresserra Collection is a line of hand-crafted fine furnishings with showrooms in Barcelona and Paris, and includes everything from light fixtures to coffee tables. But what I really want to share with you are the desks, which are some of the most beautifully appointed hand crafted pieces in the world. Made with woods such as Sycamore, Maple, Cedar and Walnut, they have gun metal or silver-plated fittings, hardware and details, Italian leather and glass accents.

The craftsmanship is impeccable and the designs are simultaneously classic and modern. In a word, they are breathtaking. See for yourself.

Target Office Desk:




Paralelas Office Desk:



Nobel Office Desk:





Lettera Writing Desk:




The Carpett secreter and optional glass base:




Butterfly Desk (Carlton-House):




The Pupitress, home office lectern for reading or drawing:




About the designer:
Internationally acclaimed, Barcelona born designer Jaime Tresserra began his career in interior decorating, then started his own company, J. Tresserra design and designed interiors for several prestigious clients. His pieces have won several awards and in 2004, he started the Tresserra Collection.


above: Jaime Tresserra at work

The Barcelona showroom:



In May, 2005 the Tresserra Boutique opened in Paris on rue de Rivoli, opposite the Louvre:


To see more stunning pieces and get all the details, visit Tresserra.