This teak and metal desk is appealing with its contemporary design, where the light wood interacts with the black structure in a very current balance. Its additional surface provides a comfortable workspace, while its tall format frees up floor space and is suitable for a office or a studious corner. The teak brings a warm materiality, while the metal emphasizes the clarity of the whole with sobriety. In a minimalist interior, it accommodates a computer, notebooks, and a work lamp, and can also hold a few books and a fine vase for a more personal scene. Length with extensions: 94 cm Width: 146 cm Depth: 46 cm Height: 167 cm A Brief History of the Desk It all starts with the "bure," a thick brown wool cloth that covered the tables of copyist monks to protect their precious manuscripts. By extension, the table itself eventually took the name of the fabric that covered it: the desk. Unlike the secretary, it is defined by its wide fixed top and its visible base, offering a space for reflection without artifice. Also called a "flat desk," it remains the centerpiece for anchoring a workspace with character.