With Hyppolite, French brand Hartô puts a modernist spin on a secretary-style desk. Designer Florence Watine essays an attractive combination of oak-or walnut-veneered top and a metal trestle base in a classic X formation. A sleek design that doesn't take much space in a room, it still gives offers plenty of workspace—as well as 3 compartments and 3 drawers for keeping everything organized and tidy.