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Well, I've done it. After years — really, years — of searching, I've finally found the perfect desk for my home office workspace. And it's perfect timing, too, since I'll be hitting the books again this month as I continue my education. Ever since watching the Anna Wintour-inspired Devil Wears Prada, I've wanted Miranda Priestly's office. A near replica of Wintour's former office at Vogue (I say 'former' because the infamous editor-in-chief had her office redesigned after Devil Wears Prada was released), I was instantly attracted to the clean, modern lines and light colours of Priestly's office. The workspace would be ideal breeding ground for concentration and creativity. Thus started my search for Miranda Priestly's office desk. Three years later, I've found it!

Toronto's Avenue Road has this sleek and sophisticated USM Haller table, designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schärer of Switzerland. Originally designed in 1963, the USM Haller table has stainless steel legs and frame, and is built to last. There are 16 interchangeable table surfaces, however I'd go with the transparent glass to capture the same character as Priestly's office in Devil Wears Prada. Working with the Haller system, the options for this table are seemingly endless. While I'd only want one, you could opt to buy several table combinations and custom configure them for full efficiency and function. (The Haller system is fascinating, seriously). This is a bare bones table with nothing fancy and no extra accessories, however the height and dimensions make it the right choice for an office workspace.

Next up, I'll be looking for a chair similar to the one Priestly used in Devil Wears Prada. I'd like something that's sleek with a swivel bottom, and it must be leather. Stay tuned for part 2 of my home office furniture search!

_{USM Haller Table available at Avenue Road}

_{Photos copyright Twentieth Century Fox}