Audo Copenhagen Eclipse Desk

The Audo Copenhagen Eclipse Desk takes the idea of a home office desk and turns it into something you'd actually want as a centerpiece in your room. Named after its concave and convex form that mimics the illuminated passage of celestial bodies, this isn't your standard rectangular slab on four legs. Designer Fred Rigby created this distinctive asymmetrical silhouette that genuinely invites you to touch it - the curves and angles create visual interest from every angle, whether you're working at it or just walking past. Available in black-lacquered oak for a more dramatic look or oiled natural oak with a black painted leg for warmth with contrast, both options showcase the grain and character of solid oak construction. At 160cm wide and 80cm deep, it's got serious work surface without being obnoxiously large, and the 75cm height puts it at standard desk level for comfortable daily use.

What sets the Eclipse apart from typical desks is that hidden storage compartment built into the supportive steel column - lift the lid on the tabletop and there's actual space to stash notebooks, cables, chargers, and all that stuff that usually clutters your workspace. This isn't decorative storage you'd never actually use; it's positioned right where you need it for keeping essentials within reach but out of sight. The asymmetrical design means you can position this desk as a standalone piece in the middle of a room where it becomes a sculptural focal point, or push it against a wall like conventional office furniture if that's what your space needs. Either way, the intriguing form draws the eye and makes people want to ask about it. The solid oak construction with PA glides means it's built to handle daily use - not one of those delicate designer pieces that looks great but falls apart after six months. The oil finish on the natural oak version enhances the wood's depth and warmth while helping repel moisture and dust, and you can reapply oil to remove minor imperfections over time.

Audo Copenhagen was formed by uniting MENU and by Lassen, creating a brand that draws from a century of Danish design heritage while working with contemporary designers from around the world. They collaborated with Fred Rigby Studio on the Eclipse Desk - Rigby grew up in Dorset between English countryside and limestone headlands that continue inspiring his work, and he's been named one of ten British designers to know by ELLE Decoration. Audo focuses on creating furniture with purposeful details and high-quality materials shaped by human hands for long-lasting use, ensuring their pieces function beautifully in real homes rather than just looking good in design magazines. Their approach bridges Scandinavian simplicity with global perspectives, resulting in furniture that feels both timeless and distinctly contemporary.