Designs Ready for Double-Duty Workspaces

Performance reviews are in, and these home office staples exceed all expectations

Those in search of furniture for small spaces, like condos, will appreciate multifunctional office pieces that combine practicality with design. From desks that transform into guest beds to filing cabinets doubling as nightstands, these versatile items maximize space while maintaining style. Whether you’re hosting guests or tackling your to-do list, these essentials ensure your space works as hard as you do.

Cabrio IN by Clei

Fold up this graceful multifunctional office furniture, transforming a slender desk into a twin-sized bed with coordinating shelving. The modular system can be installed with coordinating shelving and closet components to make space for guests’ wardrobes and those file folders full of tax stuff. From $4900, at Resource Furniture

Mia by Artemide

An LED atop this aluminum table lamp’s cylindrical base beams light into the dome above, which directs and amplifies the glow with a highly reflective varnish. $1000, at Artemide

Rue Cambon by CB2

Don’t leave guests feeling like they’re sleeping in a boardroom when it comes time to turn your home office into a crash pad. This chic desk chair’s brass-plated frame looks straight out of a Parisian hotel. Thankfully, the nubby, poly-blend fabric seat is also comfortable enough to see you through next month’s quarterly earnings spreadsheet. $500, at CB2

Haller by USM

Thanks to its fusion of polished and industrial styles, this glossy powder-coated steel filing cabinet serves multiple purposes. It functions as versatile office furniture and transforms into a nightstand when hosting guests. $2770, at Avenue Road