Lean times ahead

The ash frame of the Lean Man Console is angled to utilise the wall for its stability. Available in seven colour ways, £320, asplashofcolour.com

Why let four legs support your furniture and take up space on your floor when you can get away with two? The more floor you can see, the larger your room will feel, so the latest double-legged, wall-leaning furniture is perfect for a compact home.

Pisa shelf, £295, Loaf

Ladder-style furniture is everywhere at the moment, again using the physics of leaning to stay upright.

Team 7 Sol desk or dressing table, £4,800, Wharfside

And, this is a rather special two-legged desk or dressing table for those who can splurge. Hidden within is a plug with a USB socket, a Qi point to wirelessly charge smartphones and tablets and several organiser compartments.

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