The typical desk job has become the defining posture of modern work. Most adults now spend at least 8 hours a day seated, often staring at a computer or TV screen. Although the typical desk job may appear to be harmless, mounting evidence shows that it is creating a growing health problem. Chronic pain, muscle tension, and structural imbalance are all common complaints among employees who work out of an office setting, often without clear immediate causes. The link between sedentary work habits and long-term physical discomfort is increasingly well-documented. Continue reading The Agony of Modern Life: Is Your Desk Job Hurting You?→
When it comes to timeless design, certain pieces transcend mere function and enter the realm of sculpture. Such is the case with the extraordinary drop-front desk and chair by Samuel Marx, presented by Liz O’Brien at the 2024 edition of The Salon Art + Design at the Park Avenue Armory in New York. Continue reading Eye On Design: Samuel Marx Drop-Front Desk and Chair at Salon Art + Design→
Are you looking for ways to boost your cardiovascular fitness and metabolism simply by increasing the number of steps you walk in the comfort of your home? It’s no secret that extended periods of sitting are associated with ill health and issues such as heart disease, diabetes, and increased risk of early mortality. One way to counter that is by adding a foldable, under desk treadmill with incline to your home office, which can transform your daily routine into a workout zone. Continue reading Get Your Best Indoor Workout With a Foldable Desk Treadmill→
François Arnal (1924 – 2012) was a multidisciplinary French artist who was primarily known as a painter and sculptor. In 1968 he set up Atelier A (Workshop A) to publicize the works of furniture designers. I recently popped into art furniture gallery Demisch Denant on West 12th Street and was thrilled to find that they had two of Arnal’s most iconic pieces on display! Let’s take a closer look.
A proposed remedy for problems faced by crowded New York City classrooms, the Workbox (2000) is a collapsible elementary school desk featuring a side blackboard for sanctioned graffiti and a private locker to stow clothes, preventing the spread of lice.
