Room & Board and Gensler Debut Their First Collaborative Design
The Lincoln Desk Collection marries American craftsmanship with ergonomic versatility, crafted for both home and work environments.
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Room & Board, the American modern furnishings retailer, and Gensler, the global architecture and design powerhouse, together announce the launch of the Lincoln Desk Collection, a sit-stand desk and console collection designed with integrity, made with honest materials and built to last. This collaboration between Room & Board and Gensler, serving as product design consultant, blends Room & Board’s commitment to quality craftsmanship with Gensler’s expertise in human-centered design.
“It was a rewarding process bringing the Gensler and Room & Board teams together to create this collection,” said Gene Wilson, Vice President of Merchandising & Vendor Management at Room & Board. “It’s made with sustainable U.S. hardwoods, has great functionality as an adjustable-height storage desk and has a beautiful design to enhance homes or workplaces.”
The Lincoln Desk Collection combines modern design with practical functionality to exist beautifully in any room or workspace. Key features include:
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Customizable Options: Choose from a variety of configurations — including desk width, electric height-adjustable controls, storage setups, wood choices and hardware finishes — to create a custom-tailored desk or console.
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Sustainably Sourced Materials: In line with Room & Board’s goal of using 100% sustainably sourced wood by the end of 2025, the Lincoln Desk Collection was designed using responsibly sourced North American hardwoods that meet the brand’s rigorous sustainability criteria.
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Built-in Functionality: Features like height adjustable touchscreen controls, easy wire management and full-extension drawers offer a practical and intuitive workspace solution.
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Timeless Design: With clean lines, rounded edges and modern drawer pulls, the Lincoln Desk & Console enhances any interior style.
“We’re delighted to partner with Room & Board on this collaboration, culminating in a product that will make both remote and in-office workers more comfortable and effective,” said Scott Star, Director of Product Development at Gensler. “And we’re especially thrilled that it achieves all of our preliminary, consumer research-based objectives: quick setup and pack up of work-related materials, including desktop computers, mobile devices and papers; easy power access and wire management; and an ability to adapt to a variety of residential settings, whether a dedicated home office or the corner of a bedroom or living area.”
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