10 Desks That Do the Job With Character

A functional desk that enables good workflow is vital for any businessperson, household organizer, student or crafter. All the better if that desk’s design offers as much inspiration as it does utility.

Here are 10 desks that add extraordinary form to an otherwise ordinary function.



Marble. This custom-made Carrara marble project desk has three beefy slabs, making a big impression — it’s perfectly proportioned to the spacious white and gray room.

The pieces were fastened together onsite. “It had to be,” says interior designer Dayna Flory. “Each piece is extremely heavy.”



Drafting table. Though a drafting table isn’t ideal for holding a laptop, its ergonomic angle, not to mention its tilting design, make it an intriguing addition to an office that could benefit from multiple workstations. It’s great for architects and artists.

The 1920s French version here ties in with the room’s decidedly vintage flair.



High gloss. If you want your office to make a fashion-forward statement, a high-gloss desk like this one may be just the ticket.

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