Atelier Desk

Regular price $1,020
Sale price $1,020 Regular price $11,300
Size: 48"
Drawer Finish: Walnut
Drawer Orientation: Left
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Inspired by Arne Jacobsen’s 1952 “Society Table,” the Atelier Desk distills the original’s industrial-meets-elegant character into a clean, modern form. The black leather top wraps smoothly around a slim steel frame, echoing the refined tension of the mid-century design.

A suspended drawer module—available in oak or walnut and mountable on either side—introduces warmth, balance, and practical storage. The result is a desk that feels architectural, purposeful, and unmistakably crafted for focused work.

Material

Fine Grain Leather Surface
A fine-grain black leather wraps the desktop in a continuous skin, adding texture, grip, and a quietly luxurious matte finish. Durable and smooth to the touch, it develops subtle character with use while maintaining structural integrity.

201 Stainless Steel Frame
A slender tubular steel frame keeps the silhouette open and architectural. The brushed finish provides an industrial counterpoint to the leather’s softness and the drawers’ natural grain.

Solid Wood Drawer Module
The suspended drawer unit is crafted in your choice of solid oak or walnut. Both finishes offer tonal contrast against the leather top—oak for a lighter, Scandinavian note; walnut for a darker, saturated presence. Recessed pulls maintain a clean, uninterrupted face.

Solid Wood Multilayer Core
Beneath the leather surface, a stabilized wood core maintains rigidity across the desk’s span. It keeps the top thin, precise, and resistant to warping, ensuring the desk’s crisp geometry stays true over time.

Design

A desk shaped by proportion, material contrast, and studio practicality.
• Black leather wraps the top for a clean, continuous surface
• Slender steel frame keeps the form visually light
• Drawer unit mounts on the left or right to suit your workflow
• Oak or walnut drawer finishes introduce warm, natural contrast
• Geometric clarity that references mid-century studio furniture without replicating it

Dimensions

Depth: 29″
Height: 35″
Widths: 48″, 56″, 63″, 71″
Assembly: Required

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A Studio Classic

Echoes the spirit of mid-century atelier desks—slender, material-driven, built for long, focused work—translated into a modern, durable build.

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Scaled For Any Workspace

Four widths—from compact to expansive—fit studios, home offices, and full creative layouts.

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Light But Stable Frame

A slender steel base keeps the profile refined while providing solid support.

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Orientation and Finish, Your Call

Select between oak and walnut, then choose left or right placement for the drawer module to match your room layout and habits.

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Manufactured In

Foshan, China

Production Time

1-2 Weeks

Transit Time

2-4 Weeks

Total Time To Arrival

4-6 Weeks from order

Questions About The Atelier Desk

How long until I receive my order?

The Atelier Desk arrives approximately 4-6 Weeks from the day of order.

Our products take longer to arrive than most others on the internet. But there's a good reason why. Most of our pieces are made to order and ship directly from the source. We don’t keep warehouses or carry excess inventory. This is how we cut costs and pass thousands in savings back to you. But it also means you have to wait a bit longer.

What is your return policy

The Atelier Desk can be returned after receiving the order only if the product is damaged or unusable.

Our products are made to order. So we cannot offer returns for changes in preference. But we always do what we can to make it right.

To be returned, products need to be completely unused and still in their original packaging.

How can I track my order?

The Atelier Desk ships within 1-2 Weeks of order placement.

Once your order has been shipped, you will receive an email with tracking details, allowing you to monitor its progress. Simply use the provided tracking information on our delivery partner’s website to stay updated on your shipment.

I have another question

Visit our main FAQs here or contact us at care@theessential.com

Judge us by our looks

Our packaging is safe, simple, and proudly no frills. We don't think it makes sense to pay for things you throw away immediately.

That's why the Atelier Desk ships in the same protective packaging the manufacturer uses, covered in functional stickers and foreign stamps showing the journey it's been on.

We don't hide it and wear it as a badge of honor for the places our products have been and the people who made them.