Less is More: Small Space Office by Jonas & Jonas
by Lloyd Alter, Toronto 
on 11.14.08
Just don't wax your floors too well before buying into Jonas & Jonas furniture that leans against the wall and has just two legs. They say that "the scratch and shock-resistant body of this furniture is made of high pressure laminate and allows for any kind of strain" but I would be nervous about someone accidentally kicking a leg and having it collapse.
But I do like the minimalist look and it certainly doesn't take up much space.
Jonas & Jonas via Freshome
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I built a bike rack like this one year. It held two bikes and just leaned against the wall. Never went down even if bumped or moved slightly. I would not worry about that. Unless you get tangled and move the desk quite a bit it won't budge. Don't put it on a slippery rug though. The feet need good friction with the ground.
The concept of living small is certainly good. But could we please not forget talking about responsible use of materials? The materials used for this desk may last several human life-times while its aesthetics may only be acceptable for a short while every few decades.
Karsten
http://www.polluteless.com
I'm no so sure furniture that could last several lifetimes, could ever be a bad thing. Perhaps the real problem is giving too much value to fashion(aesthetics)? Then again I'm over 50 and still wearing jeans daily. No doubt some would end up customizing such furniture to satisfy their own sense of aesthetics. No doubt someone on the antiques road show will tell a future owner, that furniture would have been worth more, left in it's original state. :)
I am sure that if slipping is a huge fear, then it would take the smallest of DIY skills to anchor it to the wall. With a couple of screws into the studs, that desk wouldn't be going any where!
:)