Lapalma Desks
Office tables and desks by Italian Brand Lapalma
Lapalma Desks and Worktables: Systems, Not Just Single Desks
Lapalma’s desks are less about standalone pieces and more about modular systems that shape how people work together. Instead of a classic one-off desk range, the brand focuses on platforms that can be reconfigured as teams, floor plans, and hybrid work patterns change. We have seen that this approach works especially well for clients who already use Lapalma’s chairs or Lapalma’s stools and want the same quiet, architectural language to carry through the desks and tables.
Most of these systems sit firmly in the contract and hospitality world. They are designed for offices, coworking hubs, hotel lobbies, lounges, and breakout spaces where furniture is in use all day. That is one of the reasons designers often mention Lapalma alongside other high end furniture brands when they are planning multi-zone commercial projects and want everything to feel consistent from seating to work surfaces.
ADD System: Benching, Islands, and Shared Work Surfaces
The ADD system is usually where the conversation starts. It is a modular platform that combines table elements and storage to create linear benches, cluster islands, or shared hot-desk zones. In real projects, we have watched teams start with long bench runs and later reconfigure them into islands as their departments grow or change, which speaks to how adaptable the system really is.
ADD can be specified with electrification, privacy screens, and integrated storage, making it a strong option for open offices that still need pockets of focus. This is also where Lapalma office chairs tend to pair naturally, since the proportions and finishes are already tuned for contract use. When the same design language runs through desks, storage, and seating, the whole workspace feels more intentional instead of assembled piece by piece.
BRUNCH: Curved Collaborative Tables and “Table Desks”
BRUNCH, designed by Romano Marcato, often shows up in projects as both a collaborative table and a long “table desk.” Its gently curved, stepped geometry makes it ideal for coworking, hot-desking, and meeting areas where people slide in and out throughout the day. Sections can be linked to form flowing islands at different heights, which works nicely for agile offices that blend quick stand-up conversations with longer seated work sessions.
The construction typically uses a curved honeycomb board top with a plywood frame, finished in laminates or veneers such as white HPL, Fenix, or lacquer, on metal bases with adjustable feet. In our experience, that combination gives a good balance of lightness and durability on contract floors. Cable-pass openings and integrated power options mean BRUNCH can function like a large shared computer desk for multiple users without feeling heavy or technical.
Materials, Features, and When Lapalma Desks Make Sense
Across ADD, BRUNCH, and related systems, the theme repeats. Metal frames are paired with wood and high-pressure laminates, all developed for intensive use in offices, coworking spaces, and hospitality projects. Accessories such as integrated power, modesty or privacy elements, and size or height variations are designed to support both focused individual work and group interaction within the same footprint. Speaking from experience, that blend of structure and flexibility is often what keeps these pieces feeling relevant as teams and layouts evolve.
Lapalma’s desk systems make the most sense when you are planning a space that needs to adapt over time rather than stay fixed in one layout. They work best in environments where seating, tables, and storage should share a consistent aesthetic across lounges, cafés, workstations, and meeting rooms. In those contexts, pairing these platforms with Lapalma chairs, Lapalma stools, and Lapalma office chairs creates a cohesive toolkit rather than a mix of unrelated pieces.
Quick Highlights for Shoppers and Specifiers
- Modular systems designed for offices, coworking hubs, hospitality, and hybrid workspaces.
- ADD supports benching, islands, team tables, and shared desks with optional storage and privacy elements.
- BRUNCH offers curved, stepped top geometries that work well as collaborative tables or long table desks.
- Contract-ready materials and metal frames are developed for intensive daily use in shared environments.
- Integrates cleanly with Lapalma seating families for a cohesive design language across lounges, cafés, and work zones.