. . . and while we're on the topic of inspiring work spaces, Aerin Lauder's 30's French steel and mirror desk at work {previous post} is rivaled only by the glamorous gold vintage Gabriella Crespi desk in her home office:
{the desk is Italian, circa 1970 and constructed of brass over wood}
{images: 1 - photography by Anders Overgaard for Harper's Bazaar; 2 - via dékio, more information at Wright; 3 - photographer by Simon Upton for Elle Decor July/August 2009 via The City Sage; the hand-painted wallpaper is by Gracie}