Famous desks throughout history: Best of January
Inside info on famous entrepreneurs, inventors, scientists and writers is often hard to find. At Robin, we're always on the prowl for the tricks or habits that led these people to great success. Were they simply born with it? Or was there some magic fairy dust scattered inside their famous desks?Each month we search the deep, dark web for prominent birthdays to discover the desks that propelled these people into stardom. Then, we share the fun facts on Twitter.Here are our top ten from January:
1. J.R.R. Tolkien: January 3, 1892
Happy Birthday to #JRRTolkien. The master writer had a cluttered desk that held his smoking instruments: a dark-brown wooden tobacco jar, a Toby jug containing pipes, and a large bowl for ash. #famousdesks pic.twitter.com/C1XRZZ67kg
— Robin (@robinpowered) January 3, 2018
2. Stephen Hawking: January 8, 1942
Wishing a celestial birthday to #StephenHawking. His desk includes a figurine of himself from @TheSimpsons and a space shuttle model, among other mementos. #famousdesks pic.twitter.com/bxuyuM3Hgr
— Robin (@robinpowered) January 8, 2018
3. Simone de Beauvoir: January 9, 1908
Joyeux Anniversaire to #SimonedeBeauvoir. Her desk was covered in sheets of paper with drafts of her philosophical musings and reading notes. #famousdesks pic.twitter.com/4PFsHUxbAQ
— Robin (@robinpowered) January 9, 2018
4. Alexander Hamilton: January, 11 1757
Wishing a happy birthday to #AlexanderHamilton. His portable desk was made of rich Spanish mahogany and paired with brass fittings. #famousdesks pic.twitter.com/E94bnMh4Hr
— Robin (@robinpowered) January 11, 2018
5. John Hancock: January 23, 1737
Time to wish #JohnHancock a Happy Birthday. He used his desk to sign important documents like the Declaration of Independence with his renowned signature. #famousdesks pic.twitter.com/8Nyf9r8ujQ
— Robin (@robinpowered) January 23, 2018
6. Virginia Woolf: January 25, 1882
Celebrating the birthday of #VirginiaWoolf. Another early adopter of the standing desk, her workspace was 3ft 6in high and had a sloping top. #famousdesks pic.twitter.com/1ULGO13QkM
— Robin (@robinpowered) January 25, 2018
7. Bessie Coleman: January 26, 1892
Happy birthday to aviator #BessieColeman. When she wasn’t in her aerial workspace, she’d be learning radio equipment. #famousdesks pic.twitter.com/tKtjT41xG3
— Robin (@robinpowered) January 26, 2018
8. Oprah Winfrey: January 29, 1954
Wishing a happy birthday to #OprahWinfrey. She designed her own desk with the help of interior designer Anthony P. Browne and furniture designer David Linley. #famousdesks pic.twitter.com/Qu9GdfkPUk
— Robin (@robinpowered) January 29, 2018
9. Douglas Engelbart: January 30, 1925
Happy birthday to the #DouglasEngelbart, the man behind one of the greatest desk icons ever: the computer mouse. His desk held the first prototype, introduced in the now famous “Mother of All Demos.” #famousdesks pic.twitter.com/M1R3z1yWgH
— Robin (@robinpowered) January 30, 2018
10. Jackie Robinson: January 31, 1919
Celebrating the birthday of #JackieRobinson today. The baseball legend turned Chock Full o'Nuts VP had a nameplate on his desk when he needed no introduction. #famousdesks pic.twitter.com/Xva3x6GOWN
— Robin (@robinpowered) January 31, 2018
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Stay tuned on Twitter to see what famous desks we dig up next month. Let us know what famous business people inspire you. Who knows what we can find about their desks.
