Herman Miller

With the long awaited return of Mad Men on the horizon, I'm eagerly anticipating oodles of '60s-era modern furniture and decor delights every week. In particular, I'm curious about the look of the offices in season five, and in particular the desks. I've rounded up two gorgeous walnut desks that introduce color into the design that would be absolutely welcome in the set design for this season of Mad Men.

The first desk I'm in serious love with is the Swag Leg Desk by Herman Miller ($2,000). Available through Room & Board, this desk was designed by George Nelson in 1958 for Herman Miller. Built out of solid walnut and chrome, its small size allows you to tuck it into a corner of your bedroom or use it in a studio space. The big pops of color on the desk's lacquer shelf area, however, will always ensure that it makes a statement.

Keep clicking for another walnut desk with mid-century pop — at a lower price point.

Fifty-seven years after Charles and Ray Eames designed their iconic multicolor Hang-It-All, it's still a crowd favorite. But as useful as the design is for hanging coats, hats, scarves, and more, those cheeky, candy-colored balls are too lighthearted for some tastes. So I'm ecstatic to see that Herman Miller, the original manufacturer of the design, has debuted a limited-edition version of the Hang-It-All ($250) reimagined with a black steel frame and solid walnut balls. Quite dapper and more reserved, it's a gorgeous new interpretation . . . and considering how trendy walnut is these days, I'm sure it will do well. That's not to say you can't have both; this wonderful walnut creation would look delightful alongside its older, livelier sibling. If you're interested, work fast: it will only be in production until early next year.

Through June 14, all in-stock Herman Miller products at YLiving are 15 percent off! Plus, shipping is free. The acclaimed manufacturer is known for producing pieces by the likes of design superstars Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, and Isamu Noguchi — or perhaps making them what they are. I'm smitten with the aqua color of this Eames Molded Plastic Armchair ($254, reduced from $300). But there are plenty of other wonderful things on sale, from coat hooks to dining tables to sofas. Here are a few of my picks from the sale to get your shopping started:

Just in time for the holidays, all Herman Miller products are 15 percent off at Velocity Art and Design, and today is the last day to save. Plus, shipping is free. The acclaimed manufacturer is known for producing pieces by the likes of design superstars Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, and Isamu Noguchi — or perhaps making them what they are. I think this new Walnut Spinning Top Set ($148, reduced from $175) is downright gorgeous. But there are plenty of other things to swoon over in the sale.