Control Panel: Solid Oak
Well, I don't have time to embellish my fuzzy feelings about the desk, only to say it is incredibly solid and will be one of very few things in this life that outlast us. (One of you gets the wardrobe, one gets the desk. Hear that, kids?)
The lumber is locally harvested white oak, quarter-sawn, with tung oil finish.
Highly recommended: Phoenix Hardwoods, Hiway 221, Floyd Virginia. Call 540.745.6403 or stop by their working showroom. And tell them Fred sent you. If I can send them enough referrals, maybe Bill will give me a good price on some oak shelves to go above my desk. (Price for quality is excellent. You'll see!)
Comments
What a thing of beauty, and of usefulness. It's just gorgeous.
Posted by: JeanG | August 17, 2005 10:42 AM
I love the look and the obvious utility of the design but alas, I cannot fit such a beauty into my little writing room. May you never need to disassemble it.
Posted by: Clarence | August 17, 2005 11:34 AM
I let out a sigh of pure, unadulterated Desk Envy when I pulled up the picture of your new desk. It's gorgeous, Fred, and I know that you'll log in many productively fruitful hours here. How nice!
Posted by: Artichoke Heart | August 17, 2005 12:14 PM
Now you have a desk that matches your blogging.
Very well done! My compliments to the designer.
Posted by: David St Lawrence | August 17, 2005 8:02 PM
Some find it odd, others annoying, but I have that same why-close-em-when-you'll-just-have-to-open-em-again philosophy when it comes to my kitchen cabinets.
Posted by: Trey | August 17, 2005 10:23 PM
Very handsome, nothing like handcrafted furniture.
No keyboard shelf I see, so this is a serious writing desk. I keep a desk for the satisfaction of having a space to noodle on and crannies to hold photos and tchotchke's. Sometimes words simply flow better from your hand than a keyboard.
bj
Posted by: bj | August 18, 2005 7:26 PM