My proposal: to set the desk behind you. I think that is the best solution for you and your partner. You can rotate and work with your business partner. I't's all. Aviator chair with the little table it's good. Components: the table is a Après Table Desk, 24 x 48 x 30 inches, 172,39 $. The chair, Fingal, black, 39 $ by ikea.com.
All 212 $. All for 212 $ For walls I suggest you to paint in a peach color, it's a bit tone up on your (PANTONE 13 - 1023 TCX)