Modern desk by Barcelona-based Mermelada Estudio pairs minimalist form with the distinct pebbled texture of faux shagreen. Highly coveted by French designers during the art deco era, shagreen was traditionally sourced from natural stingray hides for its rich textural hand. Designed to mimic the opulent look and feel of its natural counterpart, faux shagreen wraps around an understated silhouette of softly rounded corners and soft-close drawers sans hardware. The desk is supported by four ash wood legs with a natural finish to bring out the wood’s dynamic grain pattern.