# Quirky Asymmetrical Escritoires The Litho Desk Brings Formal Flair to the Commonly Bland Bureau By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-01-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litho-desk References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2013/01/23/litho-by-thibault-desombre-for-ligne-roset/) & [thibault-desombre](http://www.thibault-desombre.com/design/55/litho.html) Just because the nature of your work is boring, that doesn't mean that the appearance of your workstation must follow suit. The Litho Desk has a whimsical quality that brings a touch of playfulness to the table. Cabinetmaker Thibault Desombre gave his contemporary example of [office furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/single-desk) four lumber legs with steel cross-bracing for stability. On one side, the [Ligne Roset](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prado) product has a small wooden surface with an integrated drawer; the other side is a painted and satin-lacquered panel that serves as a more generous tabletop extension. With these unique and abstract features, the Litho Desk offers a bit of storage, a slight wrap-around edge for its sitter and a pair of separate desktops for helping you to arrange your [stationery and electronics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ofiistory-desk-supplies). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Asymmetrical Furniture:** Opportunity for designers to create unconventional and visually engaging furniture pieces. - **Whimsical Office Decor:** Potential for companies to add playful and creative elements to their workspaces. - **Multi-functional Desks:** Space-saving solutions that offer storage and organization features for improved productivity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore unique designs and materials to cater to the demand for innovative furniture pieces. - **Interior Design:** Designers can incorporate whimsical elements into office spaces to create a more visually appealing and enjoyable environment for employees. - **Office Supplies and Stationery:** Opportunity to create specialized organizational products that complement multi-functional desks and workstations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Chic Wall Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-desks.md) - [Minimalist Storage-Paired Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diag-desk.md) - [Minimalist Multi-Position Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reversible-lshape-desk.md) - [Ergonomic Multi-Use Desk Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabinett-desk.md) - [Sleek Storage-Packed Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threesix-desk.md) - [Hyper-Customizable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercustomizable-desk.md) - [Minimalist Modular Creative Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-desk.md) - [Fold-Out WFH Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/writing-bureau.md) - [Minimalist Storage-Friendly Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bold-desk.md)