About this product
Yakka Desk — A Joyfully Functional Desk Designed for Growing Minds
The Yakka Desk is a robust, purpose-built solution for primary school classrooms — designed to support flexible learning, collaboration, and student independence. Part of the Learn by Koskela collection, Yakka is joyfully different from standard classroom furniture — combining movement, modularity, and biophilic design principles to create spaces that nurture curiosity and self-directed learning.
Available in two key sizes — Small (single user) and Large (two users) — the Yakka Desk comes in age-appropriate heights for each year group, ensuring ergonomic support that evolves with students as they grow. Inspired by the Yuggera word “Yakka” (meaning “work”), the desk is built to handle the rigours of daily classroom use with warmth, playfulness, and flexibility.
The triangle-shaped top (Small) and trapezium-shaped top (Large) feature rounded corners and are designed to allow endless layout possibilities — from individual work to paired collaboration to whole-class clusters. The three-legged frame includes one or two castors, making the desk easy for children or educators to tilt and reposition, enabling swift shifts between learning modes without disruption.
Constructed from a combination of durable metal and timber, the frame is powder-coated in colours inspired by the Australian landscape, and can be re-powder coated over time to extend its lifespan. The tabletop is available in birch laminate, white laminate, or writable white laminate, which can also be replaced over time if needed.
Key Features
- Australian Made – Designed and manufactured locally to support Australian industry and ensure high-quality craftsmanship
- Fast lead time - 8 weeks
- Customisable Sizes - Available in age-appropriate sizes for each year group.
- Durable Steel Base – Sturdy powder-coated frame that can be separated and re-powdercoated for a refreshed look over time
- Modular: Includes castors designed to tilt and reposition to allow for endless layout possibilities
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Designed for modern spaces - including schools, libraries and learning environments.
- Built for Repair – Components can be repaired or swapped out, reducing environmental impact and long-term costs
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Biophilic Design – Shapes and tones inspired by nature support student wellbeing and concentration
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7-Year Warranty – Includes access to Koskela’s aftercare maintenance program
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*Renders are indicative only. Finishes and materials must be selected when ordering
Product information
Koskela furniture can be delivered anywhere in the world and shipping will be calculated when you place an order.
Koskela has an in-house Project & Product team who will manage your delivery; providing Estimated time of Departure (ETD) updates and working with an organisation’s facilities manager or equivalent to ensure the process is as smooth as possible.
For delivery and installation, Koskela uses reusable packaging, which we remove from site to keep using.
In the eastern states and territories of Australia (NSW, ACT, VIC & QLD) the lead time in 8-10 weeks. For all other states and territories, the lead time is 10-12 weeks.
Koskela has a faster lead time than average because our products are made in Australia. If you need products in a hurry, just give us a call and we can see what can be done.
We recognise that the long-term durability of Koskela’s furniture is a critical success factor for your project. Throughout Koskela’s 7-year Warranty, if you do require assistance or maintenance, reach out to us and we can visit site and perform a Maintenance Service.
During the visit, our skilled Maintenance team will ensure you are happy with the installation. If any structural defects become apparent during a Maintenance visit, the team will rectify the issue on the spot, or lodge a job and organise its repair within 30 days.
We will create a Maintenance report for you, which itemises your Koskela furniture and makes recommendations for refurbishments that occur due to wear and tear. Ongoing maintenance will improve and extend the quality use of your furniture.
At the core of Koskela’s enviro conscious policy is our commitment to make high-quality products that last for years and can be repaired if something goes wrong. Our products are designed to be the highest standards of quality and functionality. While we believe our furniture will last as long as possible, if something does go wrong, we are here to help.
All Koskela products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under conditions of normal and proper usage for 7 years from the date of purchase—this warranty transfers to whoever owns the product. After this time, if something does go wrong, you can contact Koskela customer service and we’ll let you know if we can fix it for a reasonable cost.
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Made in Australia
All Koskela products are proudly made in Australia. By supporting us you also support our manufacturing partners who employ skilled workers that produce high quality products backed by a 7-year warranty.
Social Impact
A portion of proceeds from the sale of this product go towards the Ginda Barri program at the Macleay Valley Workplace Learning Centre (MVWLC) in Kempsey. This program offers support for student mums, a high proportion who identify as First Nations, to continue their high school education.
AfterCare™
Koskela products can be serviced to keep them looking like new and extend their life. Components are repairable or replaceable, so you can swap out a part rather than having to repurchase the whole. In most cases, this maintenance can happen onsite, reducing disruption and delays.
Continuously improving
Koskela has ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Assurance and ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental Management certification. This certification provides independent verification to our stakeholders and customers that Koskela is committed to quality and improving environmental performance.
GECA Certification
GECA is an Australian-based certification scheme, which ensures that products and services have a reduced environmental impact throughout their lifecycle. Qualifying Koskela products contribute towards environmental project schemes such as Green Star, LEED and WELL.
Carbon Reduction
Koskela invests in the latest technology and innovative practices to reduce this product’s carbon footprint. Our organisation is committed to absolute zero, with no carbon offsets, by 2030. To keep us accountable we annually measure our carbon emissions and set goals for reduction.
Biophilic design
This product embodies biophilic design principles: using natural finishes or finishes that mimic natural products, no straight lines or right angles, non-toxic materials and colours that reflect nature. Studies have shown that the adoption of these design principles has a positive impact in learning environments.