# Retro-Modern Office Hubs The Intimo Secretary from CB2 is a Fresh Take on Vintage Design By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-08-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intimo-secretary References: [cb2](http://www.cb2.com/office-furniture/office/intimo-secretary-desk/s454494) & [cb2](http://www.cb2.com) The Intimo Secretary from home design retailer [CB2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goop-and-cb2) comes from the creative mind of industrial designer Jannis Ellenberger. The practical furniture piece features a compact design concept making it a perfect office essential for any small-scaled interior. Inspired by a retro design aesthetic, this oak veneer workspace is a fresh and modern take on traditional ideals. The secretary conceals one's computer and office supplies when closed and reveals [small item storage space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obelisk-3) and a useable worktop when opened. CB2's Intimo Secretary by designer Jannis Ellenberger is both an efficient and design-savvy furniture piece for any small space in need of a useable work environment. Moreover, this compact design replaces heavy tables and large desk worktops with a space-saving solution for any interior. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-modern Design:** Embrace the aesthetic of retro design while incorporating modern functionality for innovative and stylish products. - **Compact Workspace Solutions:** Create efficient and space-saving work environments with furniture pieces that offer hidden storage and flexible worktops. - **Minimalist Office Essentials:** Opt for furniture pieces that prioritize functionality and simplicity in design for a clutter-free and productive workspace. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Explore opportunities to design and manufacture retro-modern furniture pieces that cater to the needs of small-scale interiors. - **Interior Design:** Incorporate compact workspace solutions, like the Intimo Secretary, into interior design projects to optimize functionality in small spaces. - **Office Supplies and Storage:** Develop innovative storage solutions and office supplies that are tailored to fit the needs of compact workspaces and minimalist design aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ergonomic Multi-Use Desk Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabinett-desk.md) - [Elegant Working Desk Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindset-builtin-computer-desk.md) - [Home Office Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dieffebi.md) - [Minimalist Modular Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/console-desk.md) - [Cozy Home Office Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabloid-desk.md) - [Minimalist Demure Designer Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backup-desk.md) - [Ultra-Chic Wall Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-desks.md) - [Sleek Minimal Wall Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ab019-wall-desk.md) - [Fold-Away Sleek Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-desk.md)