When it comes to handy office furnishings, desks often provide a suitable surface for writing or using computers, but these eccentric desk designs are offering some creative ways to add eclectic touches to these convenient workstations.
While desks typically feature designs that incorporate smooth and flat rectangular shapes, these eccentric desks are here to demonstrate office furnishings that are outside-the-box and visually attractive. Incorporating all sorts of inventive designs such as portable structures, privacy panels and vibrantly eclectic colors, these eccentric desk designs are offering new and improved ways to do your work while at the office or in the comfort of your own home.
Ideal for those looking to add a little spunk to their office decor, these eccentric desk designs will definitely provide a productive yet quirky way to get your work done.
99 Eccentric Desk Designs
From Plasmic Work Surfaces to Reclaimed Courtside Desks:
Tana Makmanee — Oct 29, 2013 — Art & Design
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Convertible Work Desks
The Study Bed is a Space-Saving Workstation
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Adaptable Timber Tables
ETC Tables Let You Figure Out Their Optimal Functions
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Open-Sourced Furniture
The OpenDesk Allows People to Partake in the Production Process
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Revolving Writing Pad Tables
Keep a Record of the Day-to-Day with the Analog Memory Desk
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Digital Workdesks
Table Connect for iPhone is a Smartphone on Steroids
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Transforming Hybrid Furniture
The Convertible Compact Desk Creates More Space Homes & Offices
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Puzzle Piece Desks
The 7Wonders Modular Table Design can be Reconfigured in Countless Ways
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Customizable Component Escritoires
The Homework Desk Can Be Freely Assembled for Specific Needs
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Perforated Steel Table Frames
The OWD Metal Desk Features a Sleek Storage Shelf
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Multi-Functional Height-Adjusting Desks
The Pavos Table by Schulte Design Raises in One Spot
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Tent-Like Workstations
Atmos by Jeremy Lee Provides Privacy in Organic Style
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Private Height-Adjustable Desks
The Tyde Table by Vitra Encourages Standing in Office Settings
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Sleek Storage-Equipped Desks
The Covet Desk is a Great Way to Keep All Your Necessities Handy
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Pop-Up Productivity Cabinets
The Envelope Mobile Workstation is Supplementary Classroom Furniture
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Quirky Cubic Workstations
The Koloro Desks are Chromatic Privacy Boxes
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Stacked Office Desks
George Abdoulas Designs Working Spaces for Small Living Areas
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Built-In Computer Desks
The Custom-Created L3P D3SK Features a Futuristic Design
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Mid-Century Nelson-Inspired Workstations
Laura Desk by Phloem Studio is Both Modern and Classic
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Wall-Mounted Laptop Safes
The Ledge from Urbancase Keeps Your Work Out of the Way
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Slim Sleek Desks
The Secretary Flatmate is the Ultimate Space-Saving Table
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Cushioned Table Surfaces
The Daydreamer Desk by Nick DeMarco Lets People Work in Comfort
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Curvy Computer Desks
Grant Sonnex Changes Careers to Follow His Love of Furniture Design
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Divided Surface Desks
The Segment Table is Inspired by Shifting Tectonic Plates
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Praying Mantis Workstations
The Futuristic Nexus Technical Commandstation Facilitates Efficiency
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Flexible Interconnected Workstations
The LeafDesk by TILT Fosters Collaborative Workspaces
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State Shaped Furniture
The Jared Rusten California Furniture Showcases Regional Pride and Style
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Built-In Sound System Workstations
The Symbol Audio Desk is Perfect for Hard-Working Audiophiles
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Sweeping Sculptural Furniture
The Slo-Gen Table by Cal Poly Looks Like a Mathematical Visual
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Compact Corner Desks
The Ribalta Writing Desk Offers a Moderntique Design for Small Spaces
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Carbon Fiber Desks
Can Yalman's 'Hexa' Desk for Nurus is Great for Gearheads
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Tastefully Slotted Desks
The Worknest by Wiktoria Lenart is Organically Customizable
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Recycled Book Desks
Tu Delft Architecture Bibliotheek Turns the Tables on Intelligent Design
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OCD-Enabling Workspaces
This Neat and Tidy Desk by I-Han Chen’s is OCD-Inspired
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Bicycle-Inspired Workstations
Focal's Locus Workstation is Designed to be Ergonomic and Portable
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Double-Surfaced Desks
The Work Table 002 by Miguel De La Garza Keeps Things Clutter-Free
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Functional Space-Saving Desks
Add+ Workspace Was Designed to Alleviate Small Office Constraints
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Re-Imagined School Workstations
The Home Desk by Julie Arrive is Designed for Adults
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Convertible Dining Desks
The SwitchTop Table Transitions from Study to Supper in a Jiffy
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Sliding-Surface Escritoires
The Hidden Laptop Desk Shows that Small Workstations Can Be Efficient
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Expandable Saucer Desks
This Foldable Chair and Table Provides a Portable Productivity Hub
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Stacked Block Furnishings
Aleph Collection Provides a Simplified Modular Alternative to Movables
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Modified Office Furnishings
The Locus Seat and Desk by Focal Upright Furniture is Healthier
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Crooked Timber Escritoires
The Bureau B011 Offers a Smooth Surface with Broken Lines Beneath
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Multipurpose Work Stations
The Makkink and Bey #006 Side Seat is an All-in-One Office
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Skateboard Ramp Escritoires
The Half Pipe Desk is Inspired by Youthful Jaunts in the Skate Park
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Exercise Office Seating
The Wellness Ball is a Masterclass in Office Ergonomics
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Minimalist Industrial Desks
The Basilea Chair and Table is Compact, Adaptable and Quite Durable
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Sewing Box Secretary Desks
Klippen Klappen Hinges Open to Expose an Expanding Workstation
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Outdoor Gardening Desks
Beethoven Potting Bench is a Work Surface for Landscaping Enthusiasts
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Stretched Snaking Desks
The 150m Long Study Table by MAKS Encourages Student Interaction
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Architectural Writing Desks
The Monte Carlo Desk by David Linley is Selling for $100,000
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Precision-Cut Steel Tables
Single Powder-Coated Sheets Form Anthony Leyland's Modern Designs
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Lectern-Style Escritoires
The Long-Legged Higher Desk Encourages You to Work on Your Feet
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Dextrous Unhinged Desks
X-Y-Z Office Furniture Opens Up for the Optimal Task-Specific Workstation
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Motorized Office Desks
The Herman Miller Envelop Desk Promotes Healthier Work Positions
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Tablet-Embedded Desks
Multi Table Allows for iPad Integration within the Work Surface
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Open-Concept Office Furnishings
The Herman Miller 'Fuseproject' Furniture Embraces Open Layouts
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Egg-Shaped Workstations
Job Buenazedacruz's Design for a Contemporary Workplace
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Angle-Edged Desks
The Slant-Sided Katana Modular Table Offers a Range of Abstract Arrangements
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Trench-Trimmed Tables
Inesa Malafej's My Writing Desk Ensures a Clean Working Space
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Tea-Legged Desks
mischer'traxler's Ben Side Table Features an Odd Limb Out
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Divergent Desktop Designs
The FFdesk Incorporates a Little Shelf That Drops Down from Its Top
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Sliding Storage Surfaces
The Borrod Table by Line Depping Keeps Tidy Working Stations
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Sharable Bifold Desktops
Slate2 by Kimberly Andersson Encourages the Communal Aspect of Learning
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Sphere-Shielded Desks
The Sphere Table Allows You to Protect Your Personal Space
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Cemented Turntable Tables
The Metrofarm 'DJ Desks' are Sleek and Scratchable Furniture
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Rainbow-Shaped Table Designs
The Kaari Table is Curved Like a Rainbow for Support
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Fitness Desks
The Steelcase Sit-to-Walkstation Comes With Built-In Treadmill
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Sustainable Office Furnishings
Ecologically Smart Design Results in Product Practicality
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Cycling Workspaces
The Kickstand Desk Keeps Workers Constantly Moving
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Sleek Retro School Desks
This Retro Bureau Has a Clever Hydraulic Soft Close System
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Touchscreen Tabletops
The Bram Boo Salsa Table is an iPad Workstation
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Multi-Touch Work Desks
The BendDesk is the Workstation of the Future
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Self-Powering Travel Desks
The KANZ Outdoors Field Power Desk Lets You Stay Charged on the Road
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Ladder-Like Curiosity Cabinets
Stilleven by Valentin Garal is Made for Those Who Like to Collect
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Workspace Privacy Accessories
The DeskShell by Ganjavian Kawamura is Great for Open Offices
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Metal Moat Desk
The Homework Table by Tomas Kral Keeps Items Organized
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Isolating Desk Bubbles
Rewrite by Gam Fratesi Provides Privacy in an Airy Manner
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Modular Office Desks
Co-Apply by Live With Design is For People in Employment Transitions
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Compact Bike Desks
The PIT IN Table Allows Your Bicycle to Act as a Chair
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Plasmic Work Surfaces
The Evfyra Table Looks Like Fluid Frozen in a Smooth and Abstract Form
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Secret Laptop Tables
Rebwar Failli's Office Table Brings School Desks to the Workplace
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Tabletop Fireplaces
The Speak Fireplace is a Heated Work Desk
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Novel Troughed Escritoires
The Bookdesk Provides a Work Surface and a Niche for Stashing Novels
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Floating Computing Stations
The Throne V1.0 is Perfect for Gamers Who Don't Like Desks
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Fluid Office Furnishings
The Nuvska Table Forms a Continuous Loop for Lovely Aesthetic Harmony
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Wireframe Office Furniture
Afterimage by Bomi Park Looks like a Conceptual Computer Rendering
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Woodland Writing Desks
The Reindeer Desk Belongs on Santa's Sleigh
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Spine-Saving Standup Tabletops
The FitDesk Promotes Good Health With its Standing Desk Design
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Extendable Work Desks
The Kkanapètko Desk from Krassi Dimitrov Doubles Your Workspace
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Cabinet-Bound Bureaus
The Paul Storage Space Desk Keeps Workspaces Organized
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Standing Position Chairs
The 'Standing Task Chair' Supports You at Your Standing Desk
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Reclaimed Courtside Desks
The Origin Workstation Brings the Gym to the Office
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Orbitally Rotating Seats
Work Comfortably with This Alternative Seating Option
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Traveling Laptop Desks
The Andrew Liszewski CartDesk Allows Easy Typing on the Go
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Archeology-Inspired Desks
The Winding Tower by Mieke Meijer is Modern and Industrial
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Teamwork-Focused Workstations
Locale Office Furniture Encourages Collaboration
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Donkey Desks
iBride Creates Martin the Mule Office Furniture
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The Ike and Stella Tables by Nucharin Wangphongsawasd are Intricate
Eclectically Contemporary Furniture
The Future Perfect Collection is Modern and Traditional
Upcycled Wooden Mobile Chairs
These Upcycled Chairs are Made from Vintage Wooden Casks
Revolving Writing Pad Tables
Keep a Record of the Day-to-Day with the Analog Memory Desk
Transforming Hybrid Furniture
The Convertible Compact Desk Creates More Space Homes & Offices
Tech-Surrounded Chairs
The Emperor 1510 LX Workstation is a Techie’s Dream
Shelf-Incorporated Seating
OpenBook by TILT Provides a Peaceful Reading Area
Modern Paunchy Furniture
The Belly Desk by Steuart Padwick is Deceptively Slender
Puzzle Piece Desks
The 7Wonders Modular Table Design can be Reconfigured in Countless Ways
DIY Tree Stump Side Tables
This Project Brings Recycled Nature Into Your Home
Pivoting Teamwork Desks
This Versatile Working Desk Can Bring Your Team Together
Wall-Mounted Modular Workspaces
The Camille Wall Desk by Vurv Design is Healthily Compact
House-Shaped Shelving Units
The Citybook Modular Bookcase Makes a Chaotic Community
Flexible Furniture Designs
The Split Table by Tore Bleuze Can be Assembled in Different Ways
Perforated Steel Table Frames
The OWD Metal Desk Features a Sleek Storage Shelf
Disorder-Inspired Book Sculptures
Thomas Wightman's Book Sculpture Art Touches on Tough Topics
Tent-Like Workstations
Atmos by Jeremy Lee Provides Privacy in Organic Style
Food Performance Furniture
The Chef’s Table by Design Milk Engages Guests with Culinary Crea
Custom Construction Cushions
Tipi Modular Furniture Segments Can Be Reconfigured Multiple Ways
Tattooed Timber Chairs
The Tattoo Chair by the ‘Cookie Bros’ is Seriously Inked
Wood-Storing Bonfire Boxes
Roast Marshmallows in the Backyard with the Intelligent TRAE Fire Pit
Yielding Lumber Seating
The Squishy Sticks Chair by New Colony Furniture is Hard Yet Forgiving
Peak-a-Boo Seating
The Windowseat Lounge by Mike & Maaike Provides Sneaky Privacy
Creepy Wearable Furniture
The Human Chair is a Great Way to Get Someone You Like Close to You
Crook Storage Units
Corner Shelf by Kim Hyung Geun Fits into Closed and Open Angles
Remarkable Multi-Purpose Chairs
These Cleverly Designed Chairs Offer More Than Comfortable Seating
Glass-Marble Furniture
The Osmosi Collection by Emmanuel Babled is Sculpturally Whimsical
Mountainous Fabric Lamps
The Light Sculptures by Doug Johnston are Simple and Organic
Visionary Two-Tiered Tables
The 'Ta_volo' by Franz Siccardi is a Useful Two Level Table
Full-Figured Furniture
The POPRAWIANY Armchair by Wamhouse Plays on Plastic Surgery
Twig-Formed Seating
The Haluz Bench by Tomas Vacek is Modern and Rustic
Kid-Drawn Furniture Designs
Children's Furniture by Joshua Lake and Jack Beveridge is Imaginative
Tree Stump Seating
The Stump Chair by Coby Unger is Quirky and Creative
Eccentrically Eared Seating
The BAO Chair by Alix Videlier Will Bring Disney's Dumbo to Mind
Divided Surface Desks
The Segment Table is Inspired by Shifting Tectonic Plates
Visually Light Compact Furniture
Nine X Nine by D Calen Knauf Addresses Furnishing Small Spaces
Flexible Interconnected Workstations
The LeafDesk by TILT Fosters Collaborative Workspaces
Joint-Accentuating Furniture
Patch by Beza Projekt Brings Attention to the Construction of Designs
Bat-Winged Loungers
The Fly F-A-B Chair By Farg & Blanche is a Wickedly Wild Design
Clutter-Stashing Tables
The Tokyo Table by Loic Bard Has a Sneaky Hidden Compartment
Built-In Sound System Workstations
The Symbol Audio Desk is Perfect for Hard-Working Audiophiles
Millipede Dining Tables
Centopeia Bench is an Exceptionally Supported Surface Upon Dozens of Legs
Softly Sunken Tables
The Tray Family by Johannes Fuchs is Stylishly Circular
Clip-On Table Legs
The Instant Table System Comprises Just a Set of Four Supports
Tastefully Slotted Desks
The Worknest by Wiktoria Lenart is Organically Customizable
Space-Saving Table Seats
The One-Quarter Table + Chairs Eliminate the Need for Tables
Compact Configuration Furnishings
This F3 Outdoor Seating by Fabio Novembre is Customizable
Minimalist Roll-Up Lounges
The 'Kangura' Lounge Adapts to Any Situation to Keep You Comfortable
Simplistically Handcrafted Escritoires
The Navy Desk by Jardan is Made-to-Order with Quality Goods
Fighter Jet-Inspired Lighting
The Stealth Lamp by Timothy Ben Furniture is Barely Perceptible
OCD-Enabling Workspaces
This Neat and Tidy Desk by I-Han Chen’s is OCD-Inspired
Geometrically Hand-Painted Furnishings
Volk Furniture Creates Colorfully Patterned Pieces
Customized Cellular-Inspired Furniture
The Radiolaria Table by Nervous System is Organically Artsy
Brightly Based Furniture
The Level Coffee Table by Erik Remmers is Playfully Contemporary
Theoretical Physic Furniture
The Fourth Dimension Table by Axel Yberg is Inspired by Spacetime
Iconic Cube Coffee Mugs
These Cups are Perfect for the Geeky Caffeine Craver
Arcing Minimalist Furniture
The Kaari Table by Juhani Horelli is Inspired by Bridges
Urban Minimalist Furnishings
The Rick Owens Furniture Collection are Simplistic and Rustic
Hanging Bird's Nest Chairs
The Mini Nestrest Chair Can Be Hung From a Tree Like a Bird’s Nes
Mounted Console Ledges
Maximize Space Usage with the 'Hold On' Wall Desk Shelf
Illuminating Glass Furniture
The Holy Tristan Side Table by Michael Neubauer Glows Futuristically
Modular Japanese Office Furniture
‘Ofon’ by Nendo is Designed for Rapidly Growing Busi
Cord-Opening Seating
The Pull Stool by Benjamin Kicic is an Easily Assembled Flat-Pack Design
8-Bit Gamer Seating
Create Your Own Pixellated Minecraft Design Lawn Chair
Crooked Timber Escritoires
The Bureau B011 Offers a Smooth Surface with Broken Lines Beneath
Wooly Mammoth-Inspired Furnishings
The Haas Brothers’ 2013 Furniture Collection is Prehistor
Skateboard Ramp Escritoires
The Half Pipe Desk is Inspired by Youthful Jaunts in the Skate Park
Modular Herb Planters
The KiGA Kitchen Garden by Hurbz is Stylish and Convenient
Minimalist Industrial Desks
The Basilea Chair and Table is Compact, Adaptable and Quite Durable
All-Encompassing Sofa Systems
The MyWorld by Philippe Starck is Made for the Tech Savvy
Minimalist Steel Strand Furniture
The Wire Side Table by Iacoli & Mcallister is Clean and Modern
Manual-Less Self-Assembly Furniture
'Everything But The Manual' is Everyone's Worst Ikea Nightmare
Modular Waiting Room Furniture
Common by Naoto Fukasawa is Functionally Timeless
Skeleton-Inspired Seating
The Infinity Bench by Carl Fredrik Svenstedt is Sculptural and Modern
Stuffed Animal Seating
The Alligator Sofa and Chair by Campana Brothers are Creepy
Open-Concept Office Furnishings
The Herman Miller 'Fuseproject' Furniture Embraces Open Layouts
Miraged Mesh Armchairs
The Ferrum and Aurum Designs by Dejana Kabiljo are Optically Illusive
Squatting Eating Surfaces
The Picnic Table's Crooked Frame Contrasts with its Stiff Tabletop
Obsessive Chef Cutting Boards
These Kitchen Accessories are for the OCD Cooking Perfectionist
Layered Rainbow Cabinets
The Mille-Feuille by Emmanuelle Moureaux is Colorfully Abstract
Game Board Pencil Holders
These Creative Pencil Holders are Tic Tac Toe-Inspired
Rainbow-Shaped Table Designs
The Kaari Table is Curved Like a Rainbow for Support
Double-Duty Home Workstations
The Table for Two by Daniel Liss Expands to Accommodate Six
Exotic Brazil-Inspired Furniture
The Sao Paulo Collection by Studio Swine is Colorful and Modern
Sleek Retro School Desks
This Retro Bureau Has a Clever Hydraulic Soft Close System
Expanding Leather Tabletops
Pet by Mette Karina Johansen is Oddly Malleable
Leather and Concrete Decor
The EKDESIGN Product/Furniture Collection References Ancient Techniques
Pentagon-Shaped Cocoon Seating
Quiet by TILT Provides Much-Needed Personal Space
Weaved Marble Seating
The Onda Bench by Paolo Ulian Looks Deceptively Light
Ladder-Like Curiosity Cabinets
Stilleven by Valentin Garal is Made for Those Who Like to Collect
Retro Gamer Shelving
Tetris Bookshelves by johloh can be Rearranged Just Like the Game
Ultra-Thin Marble Tables
The Dritto Collection by Piero Lissoni is Surprisingly Modern
Tailored Suit-Inspired Furniture
The Afrika Sofa Collection by Jorge Pensi is Modern and Masculine
Modular Honeycomb-Like Shelving
Build by Movisi Can Be Arranged in Almost Any Way Imaginable
Bungee Cord Sideboards
The Club Sandowich by Cyril de Moulins is Inspired by the Casual Meal
Lantern-Like Seating
Object-O by Seung Yong Song Provides Privacy Whimsically
Minimalist Jellyfish-Like Lighting
The Medusa Lamp by Thomas Merlin Boasts a Simple Silhouette
Multifunctional Hollowed Hooks
The Cubby by Materious is Perfect for Small Spaces
Giant Cutlery Furniture
The Let’s Eat! Table by Tcherassi Vilato is Silly and Sophisticated
Novel Troughed Escritoires
The Bookdesk Provides a Work Surface and a Niche for Stashing Novels
Fluid Office Furnishings
The Nuvska Table Forms a Continuous Loop for Lovely Aesthetic Harmony
Sleek Folding Seats
The Profile Chair by Knauf & Brown is Incredibly Thin and Beautifully Modern
Illuminating Light-Up Shelves
The 'La Discrete' Lamp Shelf by Fabien Dumas is Sleek and Functional
Briefcase-Converting Furniture
The Wooden BOXED Compact Table Folds Open from a Briefcase
Tech-Hiding Work Tables
The Coworking Table is a Work Station That Safely Locks Away Technology
Fish-Inpsired Cottage Chairs
These Handmade Adirondack Lounge Chairs are Shaped Like Fish
Magnetized Wooden Shelving
Clic by Francois Beautour is Made with Metal Objects in Mind
Bespoke Publishing Workstations
'Desktop Publishing' Lets You Literally Publish on Your Desk
Mystical Coffee Tables
Prehistoric Aliens by Glimpt is Inspired by the Culture of Peru
Multifunctional Tablet Platters
The Dock Tray by Alain Berteau Charges Devices and Stores Objects
Fence-Inspired Storage Units
These Wall Storage Units Look Like Traditional White Picket Fences
Fiberglass-Spun Furniture
Design Student Andrey Grishko Creates Robotic Furniture Production
Transparent Disc Storage Units
The Rotating-Glass Shelf by Nendo Boasts Atypical Doors
Ghostly Inkblot-Like Seating
The Psina Armchair by Wamhouse Will Inspire Imaginations
Teamwork-Focused Workstations
Locale Office Furniture Encourages Collaboration
Stretchy Coiled Shelving
This Magazine Rack by John Quan is Reminiscent of the Slinky