Functional and compact, desks solve the problem of having a dedicated space to work at home – but style is often overlooked. From rustic oak to charming bobbin designs, here are 11 fabulous picks that prove desks can be practical and stylish.
When you think of a home office desk, the word 'trendy' probably doesn't come to mind. Standing desks and folding desks have become popular due to their practicality, but what they offer in function, they can often lack in style.
Whether vintage, country farmhouse, modern or industrial, shop our editor's picks of the most stylish desks to give your home office a much-needed upgrade.
We love John Lewis' take on the bobbin trend with this teal desk. A revival of eclectic 17th century designs, this punchy piece has round bobbin legs, curved corners and a shapely frame to bring a lovely heritage feel to your home office.
Material
Rubber wood, MDF
Size
H76 x W55 x D90cm
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Best classic desk
Habitat x Morris & Co. Canterbury Oak Veneer Office Desk
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Best classic desk
Habitat x Morris & Co. Canterbury Oak Veneer Office Desk
With an oak pen holder and a pull out drawer, this classic oak desk is utterly charming. The warm grain on the solid oak and the moss green top will look the part in traditional schemes.
Embracing the retro look, La Redoute's Rona desk has heaps of style. With a lovely walnut finish inspired by Brazilian design, it has one drawer and one compartment for you to hide unsightly paperwork and to show off your favourite reads.
Made from mindi wood with woven rattan drawer fronts and sides, this Kinship desk will add a natural touch to your home office. Look closely and you'll spot elements of the outdoors: a sky blue top alongside forest green tassels.
Doubling up as a desk or a console dressing table, this statement piece is as elegant as it is versatile. It has two drawers for all of your files and a rustic wooden top for a country farmhouse vibe. It’s also available in natural wood, stone, sage and charcoal.
Look to Next's Bronx range for furniture with an industrial edge. We're particularly fond of this desk from the range, which features sleek black metal legs, three handy slimline drawers and a realistic oak effect finish.
For something a little different, Swoon's Senzo desk features an interesting pill-shaped white marble top and a green marble drawer front. It's finished with an antique brass framework for an elegant yet bold Art Deco look.
Admittedly a splurge buy, this stylish Ebbe Gehl desk is reassuringly sturdy. The gently tapered legs and rounded edges give it a Scandi-inspired shape – ideal for bringing a softer feel to your space.
Crafted from solid weathered oak, the wonderfully stylish Sienna desk is here to bring a chic, vintage feel to your home office. It features sweeping curves and iconic cabriole legs to guarantee your workspace will look the part.
To mark the 10th anniversary of Heal's' bestselling Brunel range, the brand has launched a special edition of their Brunel desk – and we're obsessed with the pillar box red hairpin legs.
This black iron option from Abigail Ahern blends modern and traditional elements, creating a statement home office desk. Add a houseplant or two on top for a stylish contrast.