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Alto
Desk
Design: Andreas Engesvik, 2013
The Alto desk was first shown in Milan in 2001, when Andreas Engesvik
was still a part of the designer trio Norway Says. After founding his
own design studio, Andreas Engesvik redesigned Alto with several im-
provements in 2013. The result is a contemporary classic that will find
its place either in a small home or in a larger public space such as
a lobby. Alto is a small, utilitarian desk inspired by the Scandinavian
Design tradition. The light base in solid oak and the organic shaped top
form an elegant desk with a well-sized working space. In Italian, the
musical term ‘alto’ means ‘high’, and the slim legs on Alto creates the
feeling of an oversized top soaring high above the ground. Or maybe
Andreas was inspired by a certain legendary Finnish architect, taking
cues from his organic forms and sculptural designs? All in all, Alto
stands out as a poetic piece perfect for writing new stories or simply
taking care of existing chapters– independently in the living room or
as one of many in the grand office.