Drawer for .
The meticulously crafted Drawer for the AB019 Wall Desk, conceived by award-winning Danish designer Anker Bak for Carl Hansen & Son, perfectly complements the minimalist wall-mounted desk system with essential organization functionality. This thoughtfully proportioned storage component exemplifies Bak's human-centric design philosophy—addressing practical needs while maintaining the collection's clean aesthetic and architectural simplicity.
Designed as a versatile addition to the , this drawer unit offers remarkable flexibility in its application. It can be installed beneath the desk's slim FSC-certified oak veneer or laminate tabletop for a seamlessly integrated look, or alternatively positioned atop the desk surface as a freestanding organizational element—allowing you to adapt your workspace configuration to evolving needs and preferences in your home office, apartment workspace, or multipurpose room.
The drawer's construction reflects Anker Bak's exceptional training as a silver medal-winning cabinetmaker who specialized in precision boat fittings before pursuing furniture design. His deep understanding of wood joinery, functional mechanisms, and material properties ensures the drawer operates with satisfying smoothness while providing durable performance through years of daily use. This attention to craftsmanship detail honors the Danish furniture tradition while bringing contemporary innovation to storage solutions.
Bak's international perspective—shaped by formative work experiences across Japan, Finland, China, and Hawaii—infuses this seemingly simple drawer with sophisticated design intelligence. Drawing particular inspiration from Japanese compact living principles, the drawer maximizes utility while maintaining minimal visual presence, creating organization without clutter in limited-space environments.
Recipients of numerous prestigious recognitions including the Wegner Prize, Joinery Award, and Danish Designer of the Year award, Anker Bak's creations like this essential drawer component demonstrate why he's considered one of Scandinavia's most promising furniture designers. By addressing real-world organizational needs through thoughtful, beautiful solutions, this drawer embodies Bak's ethos that quality design should make a tangible difference in people's everyday lives and adapt to changing living situations.
