Finally, a Wall Desk That’s More Designer Than Dorm Room


Wall desks usually sound like an excellent thought – till you meet one in actual life. All too usually, they’re clunky, utilitarian, and nowhere close to lovely. Fortunately, Carl Hansen & Søn is right here to boost the bar. Recognizing the necessity for a wall-mounted desk that saves on house with out skimping on fashion, they’ve teamed up with Danish designer Anker Bak to create the AB019 Wall Desk: a minimalist, thoughtfully-crafted answer that blends into your house slightly than stick out like an afterthought.

Designed with compact residing in thoughts, the AB019 Wall Desk takes cues from Bak’s personal life-style and frequent travels to Japan, the place house is at a premium and each inch counts. Constructed from FSC-certified oak or laminate and mounted with modern stainless-steel brackets, the design strips every part all the way down to the necessities. Nevertheless it’s the considerate particulars that elevate it. “Persons are all the time on the core of my designs,” Bak shares. “With this desk, I consciously made room for each work and leisure – facet by facet. When our environment adapt to us and our lives, it means now we have extra time and vitality for each work and household. I’ve first-hand expertise of this. That’s why this desk additionally tries to make the historically heavier or industrial desk a very easy and useful piece that can match into any house, front room or workplace.”

Minimalist workspace featuring a Carl Hansen & Son Anker Bak floating black desk, a woven chair, a hanging white lamp, a wooden shelf with decor accents, plus a cup and pen neatly arranged on the desk

Close-up of a Carl Hansen & Son table designed by Anker Bak, featuring a wooden tabletop with a curved edge and a metal leg underneath, set against a neutral background with soft lighting

A black desk with a woven Carl Hansen & Son Anker Bak chair, a wooden organizer box with an open drawer containing pens and small items, next to sheer white curtains

Gently rounded edges soften the silhouette, whereas a subtly sloped entrance edge presents a cushty resting place to your arms. Picket caps on the wall mounts prolong the nice and cozy materiality down the wall, eliminating any overly industrial really feel. For added performance, a strong oak drawer will be fitted beneath the desk for storage or positioned on prime to double as a laptop computer stand.

A Carl Hansen & Son Anker Bak wooden chair sits at a minimalist wall-mounted desk with a notebook, pen, white mug, and black desk lamp against a plain beige wall

A Carl Hansen & Son woven chair sits in front of a minimalist floating black shelf with a wooden box on top, next to a cream curtain

Whereas most wall desks ship on operate alone, the AB019 Wall Desk goes above and past. Drawing inspiration from the minimalism and thoughtfulness of Japanese residing, it introduces a clear, ethereal profile that’s as sensible as it’s elegant. It’s compact with out feeling cramped, easy with out being sterile, and most notably, intentional slightly than improvised.

A wooden desk with a cup, notebook, pencil, and a photograph on top, next to a Carl Hansen & Son Anker Bak wooden chair and cream-colored curtains

A minimalist wall-mounted desk with a black surface and metal supports, paired with a Carl Hansen & Son Anker Bak woven chair. On top sit a notebook, pen, cup, and small dish—perfect for streamlined workspaces

Minimalist workspace featuring a Carl Hansen & Son Anker Bak woven chair at a wall-mounted desk, a wooden shelf with decor items above, and a nearby pendant light. Natural light enters from the right

A minimalist Carl Hansen & Son wooden desk with a drawer, a matching chair by Anker Bak, a closed notebook, pen, and white mug sit by a window with sheer curtains

Minimalist home office setup featuring a Carl Hansen & Son Anker Bak wall-mounted wooden desk, black chair, desk lamp, and shelves with decorative items in a bright, modern room

A minimalist workspace with a floating wooden desk, Carl Hansen & Son Anker Bak chair, black desk lamp, abstract artwork, and tall white curtains in a bright room

A wall-mounted wooden desk with metal supports, inspired by Carl Hansen & Son Anker Bak, features a drawer, a matching chair, a cup, a notebook, and a black lamp set against a light-colored wall

Minimalist workspace with a Carl Hansen & Son Anker Bak wall-mounted wooden desk, a black desk lamp, a wooden chair, abstract artwork, and sheer curtains letting in natural light

To study extra concerning the AB019 Wall Desk by Anker Bak for Carl Hansen & Søn, go to carlhansen.com.

Images courtesy of Carl Hansen & Søn.

Because the Senior Contributing Editor, Vy Yang is obsessive about discovering methods to dwell properly + with intention by means of design. She’s most likely sharing what she finds over on Instagram tales. You may as well discover her at vytranyang.com.



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