Feat. the home office desks made for small spaces

With more companies turning remote across the globe, it’s time to give some much needed TLC to our home offices spaces. After all, it’s important to have an environment where you’re comfortable and able to focus — it’s all in the name of productivity. Regardless of the kind of space you have, whether you’re working from your studio flat, your bedroom desk or office room, we have craftsmanship quality pieces tailored to all your requirements.

It’s important to take a moment to consider what you’re looking to get from your desk and where you’re planning on putting it. That'll help to narrow your search to find a piece that’s not only well-made but will also stand the test of time. From floating desks to clean white desks and every folding desk in-between, we’ve curated the finest pieces from the finest independent brands.

Without further ado, here are our top pick desks for every space.

The Alada Floating Folding Desk in Oak by Woodendot

For small spaces from the bedroom office to the studio

Low on space? No problem, a cleverly designed desk is what you need and these come in all different shapes, sizes and forms. A floating or folding desk is great for a bedroom as it can be quickly disguised at the end of the workday. When space is short, you can trust quality design to offer solutions.

The Solid Wood Standing Desk in Walnut by Oakywood

If you’ve got the space and you’re looking for a statement desk, add some character or make a design investment — these carefully considered pieces tick all the boxes.

The Cloudy White Monochrome Desk in Eco-Certified Wood by Tiptoe

Is storage your main concern? If you’re after something that is highly functional, providing a place to work and store your notebooks, documents, bits and bobs, then these curated pieces will help you to maximise on storage and space — helping you make the best of both worlds.

Let’s face it: the right desk changes everything. Whatever your needs and taste, picking a desk should be a decision you only need to make once. Choose the right one from a workshop, not a catalogue — discover our small brands crafting quality design from right here in Europe.

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Emko

Style your space with pieces full of tradition and charm – two of EMKO’s best bits. They take traditional Lithuanian design principles and a Scandi aesthetic, to craft beautiful furniture that’s made to stand out.

The 4.9 Desk has a story behind its name: designer Marius Valaitis played with the notions of perfection vs. imperfection when creating this piece, and the number 4.9 does too (it's almost 5, but not quite). The angles of the desk are unusual, giving it an off-kilter look that's striking yet stable. And each end has an intentional 'groove' designed for storage. In simple light wood with one drawer, it's a minimal piece that creates maximum impact.

Ash Painted Brown 1 Drawer 4.9 Desk

Woodendot

At the core of Woodendot's handcrafted furniture is their ethos to design with intention and practicality in mind. 

Inspired by the movement of bird’s wings, the Alada Floating Folding Desk is a timeless and discreet folding desk that adapts to your space. It seamlessly transforms from a wall desk to a decorative shelf in just seconds. The Alada is ideal for small spaces and can be installed at any height.  

Oak Alada Floating Folding Desk

Style your space with pieces full of tradition and charm – two of EMKO’s best bits. They take traditional Lithuanian design principles and a Scandi aesthetic, to craft beautiful furniture that’s made to stand out.

The My Writing Desk is designed for everyone: working people, creative people and business people. And it's been crafted with work in mind – with curved edges to allow you to spread out, space for wires between the wings, and a drawer to keep your space (and mind) tidy. It's so good, that it's even won awards for its innovation.

Ash 1 Drawer My Writing Desk

Coedition

The French brand Coedition is best known for contemporary furniture with a refined look - each piece is designed by Coedition's team of international designers and crafted by European artisans. 

The Shika Desk is a sleek desk in lacquered MDF, designed by the talented couple Aki and Arnaud Cooren. This lightweight table consists of a dark green MDF top that sits on a metal base. A second top in white MDF sits below the upper top, forming a practical shelf for storage. This compact design looks great in a contemporary home. 

Green Shika Desk

We Do Wood

Based in Copenhagen, We Do Wood unites minimal aesthetics with honest function. They only use certified suppliers and manufacturers, who share the same values and are chemical, pesticide, herbicide and fertiliser free – ethically made furniture for you and your home.  

Oak/Brass Loop Desk

Oakywood

Add smooth style to your favourite tech products – Oakywood’s handmade, artisan wooden and felt accessories are designed to keep your gadgets safe, charged, and looking effortlessly good. Their minimal, contemporary silhouettes look great, and because they’re finished by hand, they’re built to last a lifetime.

Walnut Solid Wood Standing Desk

Woodman

If you’re into wooden furniture, you’ll be into Woodman – the clue’s in the name. Their Estonia-made pieces are the product of a collective of international designers, and are made using FSC-certified, sustainably sourced wood for guaranteed quality.

Walnut Bau Desk

If you’re into wooden furniture, you’ll be into Woodman – the clue’s in the name. Their Estonia-made pieces are the product of a collective of international designers, and are made using FSC-certified, sustainably sourced wood for quality guaranteed.

The Jugend Desk is a classic, minimal desk with slim metal legs capped with wood. There's two slim drawers beneath the surface, which is crafted from oak veneer. A dainty piece for smaller home offices.

Oak/Black Jugend Desk

If you’re into wooden furniture, you’ll be into Woodman – the clue’s in the name. Their Estonia-made pieces are the product of a collective of international designers, and are made using FSC-certified, sustainably sourced wood for quality guaranteed.

The Brompton Flap Desk is a sleek lift-top desk in leather and solid oak – perfect for classic and contemporary home offices. The flap top provides extra storage to keep your desk tidy at the end of the day.

Oak/Black Brompton Flap Desk

If you’re into wooden furniture, you’ll be into Woodman – the clue’s in the name. Their Estonia-made pieces are the product of a collective of international designers, and are made using FSC-certified, sustainably sourced wood for quality guaranteed.

The Loma Desk is a vertical, slim desk that's been designed for smaller living spaces. The cabinet-style design allows the desk surface to be folded up when not in use, and in white and light oak, it's got a contemporary aesthetic.

Oak/White Loma Desk

If you’re into wooden furniture, you’ll be into Woodman – the clue’s in the name. Their Estonia-made pieces are the product of a collective of international designers, and are made using FSC-certified, sustainably sourced wood for quality guaranteed.

The Carteret Desk is compact and neat, perfect for smaller home offices. It's got a pull out work surface and curved sides to stop your pens falling off on busy days, and is sturdily crafted from engineered and solid wood – minimal, modern and durable.

Walnut Carteret Desk

Walnut Solid Wood Classic Desk

Walnut Veneer Wood Standing Desk

Kulile

Handcrafted near Porto – the home of furniture making – Kulile’s modular furniture pieces are distinctive yet durable. They’re made from real wood veneer, and designed to be customisable – you choose the shape, size, finish and style. Pieces with personality. 

The Space Saving Office Rock -  Honey Oak is a small desk in European oak. It has a space-saving design, with a slim table top to help you maximise available floor space in your home office or studio. But its small stature hasn't meant losing deft touches, like a built in cable tidy and shelf.

Navy Space Saving Office Rock -  Honey Oak

Oak Solid Wood Classic Desk

Warm Nordic

Warm Nordic is a brand based on the sustainable idea that design can be passed down through generations. They combine design visions and Nordic spirit with responsible production and constant awareness of the environment – selecting raw materials and suppliers with great care. What's more, they only use certified teak and European wood sourced from FSC certified partners. Plus, when it comes to green energy they're self-sufficient.

White oiled Oak Rúna Table

Walnut Veneer Wood Classic Desk

Oak Veneer Wood Classic Desk

Lithuanian Ash 1 Drawer 4.9 Desk

Ambivalenz

Functional yet discreet, the Fläpps desk was designed to adapt to your preferences and create a working environment that best suits your needs. By offering a practical, durable no-fuss desk surface that doubles as decorative art, Ambivalenz redesigns the workspace entirely - and revolutionises even the smallest of homes. 

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Be it for the all-nighters, a lack of kitchen space while cooking or anything else you might require, Ambivalenz's Secretary of State makes a functional multi-tasker - yet remains easy and discreet. Perfect for the kitchen, the living room or a makeshift office space. You choose. 