Palette Desk: JH9 String With its slender base—in a

With its slender base—in a choice of matte black or the gleam of brass—and transparent glass tabletop

with a cord plugged into a power outlet

the LED light source promises the equivalent of 25 years of daily use (80 percent more efficient than comparable halogens and 35 percent more efficient than CFL bulbs)

6" d (46x6x27cm)

For Tanja Vibe and Petra Olsson Gendt of ATWTP

Palette Desk: JH9 String With its slender base—in aDescription Spanish designer Jaime Hayon says his Palette Desk echoes the rhythm of life these days. "In a world where everyone is rushing around mega multi tasking, to sit at an ordinary desk feels so static." Inspired by the kinetic sculptures of Alexander Calder, Jaime's contrasting shapes suggest a freeze frame of motion. The 2 tiered design combines a bean shaped desktop with a smaller circular shelf in a striking juxtaposition of ash veneer with