Orson Compact Desk features a beautiful hardwood body, cast iron legs and elegant cable management system like its larger predecessor, but is designed to fit into smaller areas, referencing the school desks of childhood. A single drawer on the right hand side provides storage space. Accessories designed to complement the desk include two storage trays and a pencil holder which are available separately.

Matthew Hilton graduated with a degree in Furniture Design from Kingston Polytechnic in 1979. He went on to design products for a variety of well known manufacturers. In 1985 Matthew set up the Matthew Hilton Design Studio. He has also been given the highest honor in the field of Industrial Design in the United Kingdom, by being named a Royal Designer for Industry in 2003. In September 2007, Matthew established his own brand, Matthew Hilton Limited as a place he could have complete creative control. In 2008, he was named Designer of the Year by Elle Decoration at the British Design Awards.

The Orson compact desk is available in American black walnut, American white oak, or European Ash in a range of finishes and cast iron.