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Design Guild Mark Holder

Aerofoil Desk and Bureau

Name of Designer:

Sebastian Conran
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DGM Number

052

Date of Award

2012

Manufacturers’ Name

John Lewis

Description

This functionally innovative collection is designed for digital living in the home by better accommodating electronic equipment, neatly dealing with cables and plugboards in integrated conduits whilst maintaining a soft and domestic aesthetic with natural wood finishes.

The media unit allows TV screens to be mounted high-up in the living room without drilling into walls and have ample space and storage for peripherals and DVDs. Slide-out keyboard drawers on the Aerofoil desk maximise surface space and the storage trolleys are specifically designed to nestle beneath the desk and hold printers and filing.

Simple elegant floating forms reminiscent of biplane wings that compliment yet soften the mechanical appearance of computers and accessories, combined with an easily accessible under desk cupboard to house peripherals, cables and plug-boards.

Solid European oak and oak veneered board construction with powder coated steel shelf supports and conduit pillar. All woods come from sustainable sources.

The ergonomics of using a computer desire a keyboard at elbow height and screen at eye height. This is catered for with the keyboard drawer and screen shelf, leaving the working surface completely clear of equipment and cables.

About

Sebastian Conran is the founder of Sebastian Conran Associates Ltd. During his 40-year career his design teams have received many awards for design and innovation as well as being granted dozens of patents in various fields.

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