Frank Lloyd Wright: Desk, 1908 The Art Institute of Chicago
Some 100 years later, this desk could totally be used for a laptop. The shelves look like they are almost exactly the right night to put a second monitor.
The geometric forms and cantilevered design give it a clean, almost minimalist look, which feels very contemporary despite being over a century old. It’s a great example of Wright’s forward-thinking design, where aesthetics and practicality come together. I could totally see this desk fitting into a modern workspace. Wouldn’t it be fun to imagine working at such a historically significant and stylish desk?
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