AB019 wall desk with drawer, black laminate – Carl Hansen & Søn

The design embraces a minimalist aesthetic, showcasing details that are both beautiful and functional, such as the rounded edge of the tabletop that softens the design while serving as a comfortable armrest.

An optional solid oak wall-mounted desk drawer reflects the desk’s organic and tactile design. It can be placed under or above the tabletop, and serves as a laptop stand.

Anker Bak (born 1983) began to create his own path as a child, when he started taking carpentry courses to focus on his studies. In his grandfather’s workshop in Sweden, Bak discovered his ability to work with his hands and wood. Later, he studied at a shipyard producing special fittings for yachts and graduated as a cabinetmaker, winning a silver medal for his craftsmanship.

After his apprenticeship, Bak set off on a journey to pursue his passion for mountaineering. He began studying production technology, working with different designers and in different industries. But it was ultimately woodworking and cabinetmaking that convinced Bak. After six months working in a carpentry workshop in Hawaii, he returned to Denmark and earned a bachelor’s degree in furniture design at VIA University College.

The unorthodox designer gained attention after revitalising the concept of the standard crutch, creating a die-cast wooden crutch when his 91-year-old grandmother needed support while socialising. Bak then developed the Rocking Nest Chair when his sister needed a comfortable place to relax with her newborn. The design, with its minimalist, foldable form, demonstrates Bak’s understanding of materials, function and aesthetics, as well as society’s changing needs.

Bak was named Danish Cabinetmaking Champion in 2002. He won the title of Danish Design Talent in 2014 and was the winner of Next Project in 2015. He has also received grants from the Danish National Bank Anniversary Foundation, the Danish Council of Commerce Foundation and the Danish Arts Foundation, among others.