BARBER COMPACT DESK
After the success of my design for the Barber bookcase with the John Lewis team, I was also tasked with designing a desk to further expand the range. The desk went on sale in January 2021 and has been a successful product for John Lewis so far, featuring on their website homepage and their Instagram account. It was designed to have a Scandinavian focus, with the turned legs giving it a retro edge - with definite mid-century modern inspiration.
Similarly to the bookshelf, the shape and size of the MDF panels have been optimised to maximise board usage and the materials and processes used in this product were also optimised for factory production in Vietnam, in order to meet an extremely keen price point. All of these features, as well as functional features like cable management holes and an adjustable shelf helped make this product successful for John Lewis after its launch, with 5 star reviews across the board.
The design of the Barber range is heavily influenced by Scandinavian design, but with a cool retro edge provided by the tapered legs. 2 slatted doors open to reveal a spacious storage area at the left of the desk, with large working surface supplied by the desk top. Flat packed and easy to assemble, this compact desk is perfect to work from any home, no matter the size.
