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Compartmentalizing Timber Escritoires

The Private Desk Meets Your Needs In Beauty and Business

— November 9, 2013 — Art & Design
A desk should be a fundamentally flexible piece of furniture that allows you to carry out a wide range of tasks. The Private Desk goes above and beyond what one might expect out of a writing table, offering the user a multifarious system of storing, accessing and interacting with your belongings.

Theresa Arns crafted this beautiful item from oiled ash wood, incorporating components in grey powder coated steel as well. The result is crisp and contemporary, despite the formal complexity provided in the form of all sorts of containers, boxes, drawers and hatches.

There is a mix of open and concealed compartments in the Private Desk that are intended for stationery and personal items respectively. A hidden panel in the right side lifts up to reveal a mirror and a stash of your makeup.
Trend Themes
1. Multi-functional Desks - The Private Desk provides users with more than just a writing surface, but also a multifarious system of storing and accessing belongings, indicating an opportunity for businesses in the furniture industry to consider designs that integrate technology and other features for greater productivity.
2. Sustainable Furniture - Using ash wood and grey powder-coated steel components, The Private Desk is an example of modern furniture that incorporates eco-friendly materials, presenting an opportunity for businesses in the furniture industry to adopt sustainable practices in manufacturing and furniture design.
3. Customizable Furniture - The mix of open and concealed compartments in The Private Desk offers flexibility for personalization, suggesting an opportunity for businesses in the furniture industry to embrace customization and personalization in their product offerings.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The Private Desk demonstrates innovative use of eco-friendly materials and a mix of open and concealed compartments, presenting furniture companies with an opportunity to create unique and sustainable products that are adaptable for different users.
2. Home Decor - The Private Desk is an example of furniture that merges functionality and style, reflecting a wider trend in modern home décor of designing pieces that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing.
3. Beauty and Cosmetics - The Private Desk includes a mirror and makeup storage compartments, indicating an opportunity for companies in the beauty industry to consider the integration of storage and vanity products into furniture design.
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