This is one of those times when I am glad that I took the time to have a second look at a desk. Once I did, I realized what a gem I nearly passed up. The Bush Mission Pointe 71″ W Desk with Optional Hutch is an example of a desk (with hutch included) that on the face of it, appears to be rather ordinary, but with a closer look, it’s anything but.
I think my initial assessment is likely due to the fact that the feature photo was taken at a distance, leaving altogether too much to the imagination. Having researched the desk further, put one or two pertinent questions to Bush Furniture the manufacturers and read the customer reviews my initial first impression was wrong. Read on, let me make a formal introduction of this desk to you, so you too can make your mind up. You won’t be disappointed!
Bush Furniture Has Made Touches of Class You’ll Love
From a practical vantage point, this desk has many great features. Indeed its size is likely its biggest strength.
Bush Mission Pointe 71" W Desk with Optional Hutch
From corner to corner, which includes the return, you’ve got seventy one inches of surface space to work with. Something that caught my eye immediately is the design of the hutch. What at first appears to be solely an aesthetic feature – the raised storage for papers, CDs or what have you, in between the two doors – on second glance I realize it’s a clever way to accommodate a large computer monitor.
Offering the typical storage space found in most premium desks, the differences between them and the Bush Mission Pointe are subtle. Bush took a little extra care this time with their drawer and door handles. If you notice, they’re unlike what you’re likely to see on most desks, regardless of price or manufacturer.
Something I often come back to when reviewing desks made by Bush is the height of their hutches. Once again, they’ve gone to great lengths to ensure that it’s not so tall that you can’t reach the cubbies, but it’s also not so short that it’s obtrusive.
There are two last features that I feel take this desk from merely functional to adding that touch of class I love to see in furniture. The first is the choice of wood used. Wood by nature offers variety in color and isn’t as uniform as it can often appear. Indeed the desk has been stained, however, great care was taken to allow the natural variance in shade to show through the stain.
And if you look at the legs, a beautiful attempt was made to cover over the points where the legs connect to the desk. Indeed Bush could have easily left the head of the screws exposed, after all, most manufacturers would. However, covering them with an elegant but very subtle design gave it that special touch that endeared me to the desk even more.
Where Do I See This Desk?
Although it appears as though Bush is advocating its use in a home office, I believe it could work just as nicely in the office of an executive. The clean and simple lines, coupled with the special attention to add subtle elegance, has me decidedly in favor of seeing it in both types of offices.
My Final Verdict
Try as I might, I am incapable of finding a flaw with this desk. I think you’ll agree once you get it in your office. Clearly, it’s well made and sturdy. At 195 pounds for the desk and 67 for the hutch, there is nothing flimsy about this set up.
Based on its size, your desk will arrive by truck delivery. Given its size and weight, do consider inquiring about additional help to get your desk inside your office and placed in its desired location. You’ll thank yourself for having done so.
Might I also suggest adding the Maple Five-Shelf Bookcase (Bush Mission Pointe 72″ H Bookcase with Optional Doors)? If you need a bookcase and it’s important to you that it match your desk, for well under $900, you can have all three pieces shipped right to your door.
Whether you buy The Bush Mission Pointe 71″ W Desk with Optional Hutch because you want an elegant desk that’s well-made, or you found the subtle design features to be something you couldn’t pass up, I honestly believe that you will be very happy for years to come. Go check out the Bush Mission Pointe 71″ W Desk with Optional Hutch today!
“L” Desk Dimensions: 29 3/8″ H x 70 3/4″ W x 23 3/8″ D
Hutch Dimensions: 30 1/8″ H x 70″ W x 13 1/4″ D
Bookcase Dimensions: 72 1/4″ H x 29 3/8″ W x 19 5/8″ D
Door Dimensions: 25″ H x 26 3/8″ W x 5/8″ D