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RAOUL

London welcomes a new icon of quiet, architectural design: the RAOUL desk, a piece imagined by designer Hugues Martineau and now produced in small series by THELMY Studio in the United Kingdom.

More than a desk, RAOUL is a companion for contemporary work: calm, sculptural, precise — a piece that turns any space into a place of intention.

A Design Rooted in Sensitivity and Architecture

Conceived between Paris, London and Dublin, RAOUL embodies Martineau’s signature approach:a balance of structural clarity, soft proportions, and a discreet emotional depth.

The desk is named after Raoul, the designer’s flat-coated retriever — a nod to presence, loyalty, and this subtle energy that keeps creative work flowing. The result is an object that feels alive without ever overwhelming the room.

THELMY Studio: Slow-Made Craft for the New Work Era

THELMY Studio brings its philosophy of slow-made furniture to the UK edition of RAOUL:

  • small-batch manufacturing,

  • responsible materials,

  • a design language that favours longevity over trend.

Each desk is made in the UK by selected workshops, combining precision joinery with an understated tactile finish. The wood is chosen for its grain character and structural stability, ensuring that each piece develops a patina that reflects its user’s rhythm.

A Desk for Hybrid Lives and Creative Minds

RAOUL was created for a world where workspaces blend: homes, studios, offices, cultural spaces, hospitality.It works beautifully as:

  • a director’s desk,

  • a creative workstation,

  • a refined home office centrepiece,

  • or a signature item in a boutique hotel or design atelier.

Its presence is quiet but intentional — a crafted line that structures the room.

An Object That Ages With You

RAOUL isn’t loud. It doesn’t try to impress.Its refinement lives in:

  • its tactile surfaces,

  • the rigor of its proportions,

  • the honesty of its construction,

  • and the softness of its silhouette.

It’s a desk you don’t just use; you gradually adopt it into your daily rituals.

Available Now Through THELMY Studio (UK)

The RAOUL desk, designed by Hugues Martineau and edited by THELMY Studio, is available in:

  • natural wood finishes,

  • custom dimensions for interior designers and architects,

  • special editions on request (hospitality, creative studios, bespoke projects).

 
 
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