Work is far from a chore when undertaken at Maison Madeleine’s exquisite desk. Inspired by the famous French scallop dish served directly in its “coquille” (shell), it is a study in refinement. Handcrafted in Los Angeles using oak, a pair of practical drawers are defined by gently scalloped edges. Creator Leah Cumming is an interior designer who has worked for notable brands globally, and who draws on her formative years in Paris to create heirloom-worthy, contemporary furniture with a Francophile flair.