Luxury Desks
The way we work has changed, and the home office has changed with it. What was once a spare corner with a laptop is now, for many, the room where the most important decisions of the week are made. A desk that is beautiful, well proportioned and genuinely comfortable to work at makes every one of those hours better.
Know How You Work
Before thinking about finishes, think about habits. Do you spread out paperwork, or work almost entirely on screen? Do you take video calls, and if so, what will the camera see behind you?
Size and Proportion
- Width: 140 to 180cm comfortably holds a monitor, a lamp and a clear working area.
- Depth: 70 to 80cm keeps a screen at a comfortable distance from your eyes.
- Height: around 74 to 76cm suits most people with a well-adjusted chair.
Storage That Disappears
Drawers on soft-close runners, concealed cable management and a dedicated home for chargers keep the surface clear. A clear desk is not just tidier; it is calmer to sit at.
A Desk That Anchors the Room
In a study, the desk is the centrepiece. Turning it to face into the room, rather than against a wall, gives it presence and puts the best view behind the person who sits there.
Curves or Clean Lines?
The sweeping form of the Lunar desk softens a room and invites you to walk around it, while the architectural lines of the Eclipse desk suit a more tailored study, especially alongside the matching Eclipse alcove units.
“A great desk should make you want to sit down and start, and make it easy to stop when the day is done.”
Materials and Finishes
A desk is touched constantly, so choose surfaces that wear beautifully. Leather writing inserts are warm under the hand, while lacquered veneers such as Figured Blue Eucalyptus or Sycamore Brown shrug off everyday marks.
- Pair darker timbers with antiqued or brushed brass for a classic study.
- Choose polished nickel with paler veneers for a crisper, contemporary feel.
- Repeat one metal across handles, lamp and frames to tie the room together.
Light, Comfort and Calm
Place the desk so daylight falls from the side rather than straight onto the screen, and add a good task lamp for darker afternoons. Invest in a chair you would happily sit in for hours; it matters as much as the desk itself.
Bringing It All Together
The best home offices feel like rooms in their own right, not workspaces squeezed into a house. A considered desk, good light and storage that hides the clutter go a long way.
Browse the Eclipse and Lunar desks, read about designing a luxury entertainment room, or speak to our team about a desk made to your measurements.
