Room & Board introduces Lincoln, a sit-stand desk designed in a first-ever collaboration with Gensler. The road presents versatile options for work or dwelling, combining aesthetics and efficiency.
Groups from the worldwide structure agency and the furnishings firm (plus Room & Board for Enterprise, the model’s business department) paired their strengths to check the modern line. “It was a chance to mix our areas of experience,” says Reid Guse, product merchandising and design supervisor at Room & Board. “We leveraged Gensler’s human-centered design and Room & Board’s high quality craftsmanship.”
Every desk seamlessly transitions from sitting to standing positions, and in addition presents ample space for storing. Lincoln desks – the moniker is a nod to the virtues of the sixteenth president of america – are constructed to final. The gathering options responsibly-sourced North American hardwoods that meet Room & Board’s rigorous sustainability requirements.
The design of the items can also be timeless, with clear strains, rounded edges, and trendy drawer pulls that complement any type of inside. Gensler recognized customers’ need for built-in performance, with various lengths to accommodate a variety of postures.
The desk rises to 49 inches when totally prolonged, and 30 inches tall when peak adjustability is collapsed. It’s all powered by a contact management panel on the floor, with three reminiscence settings. Lifting columns are hidden inside, eliminating the majority of conventional sit-stand choices. A security reverse perform and lock supply added safety, whereas leveling glides and ft guarantee stability.
Storage is essential, with loads of house obtainable for equipment, gadgets, and paperwork. Necessities will be tucked away when not wanted, conserving the desktop tidy. A hinged hatch with a soft-close lid can maintain an influence strip to maintain it inside simple attain. Openings are on the highest of the desk, within the middle drawer, and on the again for hidden twine group. Drawers can maintain as much as 100 kilos.
Quite a lot of configurations can be found, which will be modified primarily based on present necessities. Electrical height-adjustable controls are on supply if most popular. Completely different storage setups and desk widths additionally assist people maximize house. Three inventory choices remodel the look of rooms, from mild to darkish strong wooden and wooden veneers. Basic walnut is all the time a favourite, or oak with rye stain creates a extra modern attraction.
The Lincoln assortment is really versatile, whether or not dressed up or down. “There are lots of environment friendly components inside one assortment, and but it nonetheless feels unified,” Guse notes.
For extra info on Lincoln, go to roomandboard.com.
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