# Retro-Modern Workspace Modules The Retractable Writing Desk From Anthropologie Has Multiple Uses By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-05-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/writing-desk References: [anthropologie](http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-furniture-tables/30418909.jsp?cm_sp=Grid-_-30418909-_-Regular_2) & [anthropologie](http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-furniture-tables) The retractable Writing Desk from fashion and home retailer [Anthropologie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farm-rios) features a retro, natural wood design that is accented with colored wood elements. The writing desk features a reversible top drawer, [built-in divider storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multidrawer) and three roomy bottom drawers that are made using mango wood materials. The retro-modern workspace measures 51" in height, 45" in width and 17.5" in depth, a roomy size that fits all of one's home-office needs. Anthropologie's retractable Writing Desk features a Danish design that houses ample room for your laptop, book and file storage. The oversized desk console can be displayed within a rustic bedroom setting or in a home library space that is decorated with a vintage visual aesthetic in mind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 40% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro-modern Workspace:** Opportunity for companies to offer more efficient and flexible workspaces that blend functionality with vintage or retro design. - **Multipurpose Furniture:** Opportunity for companies to design and market furniture that maximizes functionality and saves space, such as Anthropologie's retractable writing desk. - **Natural Materials Design:** Increasing consumer demand for sustainable, natural and eco-friendly materials in product design, like the mango wood used in Anthropologie's writing desk. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can explore research and development on multipurpose furniture designs that cater to the needs of consumers for adaptable and space-saving furniture. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can recommend or collaborate with furniture manufacturers to create spaces that combine function with design, such as incorporating Anthropologie's retractable writing desk in a retro-modern workspace. - **Sustainable Design:** Companies in the furniture or product design industry can invest in sustainable design and manufacturing practices, using eco-friendly materials like mango wood to align with the growing consumer demand for environmentally responsible products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Chic Wall Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-desks.md) - [Ergonomic Multi-Use Desk Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabinett-desk.md) - [Fold-Away Sleek Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-desk.md) - [Modular Fold-Out Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-wooden-workstation.md) - [Elegant Working Desk Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindset-builtin-computer-desk.md) - [Space-Saving Foldable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-desk1.md) - [Versatile Sideboard Desk Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hideaway-swing-desk.md) - [Minimalist Storage-Paired Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diag-desk.md) - [Hyper-Customizable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercustomizable-desk.md)