The Chilton table, available at Room & Board, can double as a desk.
Room & Board
The contemporary wares at this 14th Street furniture emporium are chic and sophisticated—and mostly made right here in America. Room & Board’s Chilton table, available in a cherry or walnut finish, doubles as a desk and is the perfect addition to any home office. 1840 14th St. NW, 202-729-8300
Vastu
Store owners Jason Claire and Eric Kole are big proponents of showcasing unique, high-quality products. We’ve got our eye on a one-of-a-kind piece custom-built in Brazil: the Plano Home Office System, offering varying depths of drawers, sliding doors, built-in lighting, and space to hold all your reference materials. 1829 14th St. NW, 202-234-8344
Muléh
This jewel of a boutique carries designer apparel and high-end furniture with a modern aesthetic. Simplify your cozy office with the Freya desk by Kenneth Cobonpue: The long, narrow sculptural shape is a fantastic fit for a bedroom-turned-workspace. 1831 14th St. NW, 202-667-3440
Just Paper and Tea
Nestled in historic Georgetown, this stationery shop is the perfect place to purchase custom paper products. With business cards, social stationery, or wedding invitations, Just Paper and Tea champions sophisticated correspondence. As its name suggests, the shop also has a well-edited selection of bagged and loose teas. 3232 P St. NW, 202-333-9141
Montblanc
You probably don’t need a fountain pen when a ballpoint will do. But the fine writing instruments at this high-end store will add a necessary level of class to any corporate environment. Tysons Galleria, 703-734-5101
Alessi
Alessi’s finely crafted kitchenware, tabletop objects, and modern office accoutrements look and feel like works of art. Those in the know ask Deborah Kalkstein, the chic, Peruvian-born shop owner, for suggestions on curating their desktops. 3319 Cady’s Alley NW, 202-298-0407
West Elm
On-site design specialists at this popular store work with clients to create seamless office design, with an emphasis on natural materials and modular furniture pieces. 3333 M St. NW, 202-333-2928
BoConcept
BoConcept specializes in colorful, space-saving décor. Stock up on essentials like multicolored wall clocks, acrylic trays, and multipurpose desk or wall lamps. 3342 M St. NW, 202-333-5656
Poltrona Frau
Your office should be your sanctuary, and Poltrona Frau’s new Atelier collection will make your space just that. The Italian furniture maker’s stellar accessories include key holders and leather purses, but we particularly like the quirky Tri coat rack available in 97 colors. 1010 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-333-1166
Washington Design Center
Understated luxury is the hallmark of this to-the-trade design forum. The WDC’s "Find-A-Designer" program matches visitors with interior designers who will fit with their personal style and design aesthetic. 300 D St. SW, 202-646-6100
CB2
Crate & Barrel’s less expensive cousin carries an array of modern housewares and furniture. Our suggestion: Brighten your office space with a brilliant chartreuse or blue TPS filing cabinet that can hold all your letters and legal files. 3307 M St. NW, 202-333-6204
