# Compact Corner Desks The Ribalta Writing Desk Offers a Moderntique Design for Small Spaces By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ribalta-writing-desk References: [trendir](http://www.trendir.com/archives/004253.html) & [sabinoaprile](http://www.sabinoaprile.com/) I'll soon be moving into my new apartment and as a writer I will need the perfect surface on which to compose my thoughts. I think I may have found it in the Ribalta writing desk. Ideal for [smaller spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table) yet full of character, it appeals to me on so many levels. Designed by Sabinoaprile, the Ribalta writing desk is available in lacquer or [natural wood finish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-shelf-pro), which is topped with full-grain leather. Did I say how much I love it? 'Cause I do. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Small Space Furniture:** The trend of creating functional and stylish furniture for small homes or workspaces creates an opportunity for designers and businesses to innovate and address the growing demand for urban living. - **Multi-functional Furniture:** Furniture that can be used for multiple purposes, such as a writing desk that can also be used as a small computer workstation, presents an opportunity for designers and businesses to create products that solve multiple problems with a single solution. - **Hybrid Design:** Combining modern and antique design elements, as seen in the Ribalta writing desk, allows designers and businesses to tap into consumer nostalgia while offering a fresh and contemporary take on classic styles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can innovate by exploring compact furniture designs for small homes and multipurpose furniture solutions. - **Interior Design:** As the trend towards urban living increases, businesses and designers that offer creative space-saving solutions and cater to modern living spaces will be well-positioned to thrive in the industry. - **E-commerce:** The rise of e-commerce opens up opportunities for online retailers to offer innovative furniture and design solutions for small living spaces that may not be readily available in traditional retail stores. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fold-Out WFH Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/writing-bureau.md) - [Ultra-Chic Wall Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-desks.md) - [Minimalist Monochromatic Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arqus-desk.md) - [Space-Saving Foldable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-desk1.md) - [Moveable Small Space Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanscale-float-micro.md) - [Slender Flatpack Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-bean-standing-desk.md) - [Minimalist Storage-Paired Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diag-desk.md) - [Minimalist Demure Designer Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backup-desk.md) - [Minimally Refined Wall Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-desk-1.md)