MENU’s new Rail Desk, imagined by Japanese designer Keiji Ashizawa, looks to the world of architecture in its neat, precision-made design that conveys a sense of serene practicality. Hang it as a desk, counter or shelf to store books, at any height you like. Call it a shelf-plus. It lends itself to almost any setting and fits neatly into living areas as well as bedrooms where space is at a premium. The minimalist steel bracket attaches to a wall and takes its cues from the handrail of a staircase. The wooden platform, available in natural or stained oak, provides a gorgeous tactile contrast.