AS LUSH AS IT IS LUXE, THIS UBER CONTEMPORARY FOLDING DESK BY FRENCH DESIGNER PHILIPPE NIGRO IS CUSTOM MADE FOR THE AMBITIOUS MILLIONAIRE WHO IS ALWAYS WANTING MORE

BY ARCHANA AITHAL ROSE

Almost instantly redolent of the iconic steamer trunks of the early 1800s, the Hermès folding desk is part of the French luxury house’s Les Necessaries series by designer Philippe Nigro using the plushest leathers, woods, and fabrics. Offered in a royal oak frame with the brand’s signature taurillon H leather and “Cravache” fabric wrapping the exterior, the royal trunk unfolds to become a multi-purpose work station. Just open the leather closure and brushed stainless steel hasp to reveal a three part fold out desk featuring retractable pulls, drawers, a magazine rack, a removable pouch, and even a secret compartment. Whether it’s used to accommodate your compact laptops, your smartphones, or important documents, this mobile office, inspired by travelers’ trunks, injects luxury and dimensionality into any room.

Les Necessaires d’Hermes Folding Desk, $76,800, hermes.com