If you’re in the market for a handsome, well-crafted desk packed with charm, then your search ends here. The Bush Stanford Collection Desk and Hutch is at once understated and tasteful – suitable for anyone who wants to add character to their office space.
Elegance and Function In One Neat Package
One of the first things that struck me about this particular desk was its reserved appearance.
Bush Stanford Collection Computer Desk and Hutch
I’ve always had a fondness for understated furnishings and the Stanford desk and hutch do not disappoint. With its antique black body, cherry finished work surface and solid metal drawer pulls; it calls to mind desks of yesteryear. At the same time, its functional and modern presentation blends seamlessly with the classical look to create a desk that is as unique as it’s owner.
The top of the hutch offers a level surface for storing everything from books to knick-knacks and what-have-you, while a central shelf just above the monitor compartment is wide enough to accommodate binders and other miscellany. Two large storage cabinets flank the central shelf and immediately under these are smaller shelves for storing additional papers such day-to-day and ‘in-progress’ items.
The work surface of the desk and matching two-drawer lateral file is coated in laminate, the better to resist scratching and scuffing, and the file is the same height as the desk, so it can easily serve as additional workspace. The longitudinal drawer beneath the desktop features a drop-down front and a small space for pens and pencils. This also serves as a pullout keyboard and mouse tray. In the lower left portion of the desk, a long cabinet allows easy hideaway CPU storage, while a small drawer immediately above it allows for spare pens, pencils, sticky notes and other simple day-to-day office items. Under the desk, at the rear of the knee well is a wide shelf perfect for extra storage or for peripherals like printers, and for those of you who have lots of peripherals and electronic devices; the desk offers an ingenious wire-management setup.
Of the Bush line, this desk is one of the more affordable, and best of all, it comes with free shipping and a manufacturer’s six-year warranty.
Where I See This Desk and Hutch
This desk and lateral file are marketed for home office use. I can’t find it to disagree with the notion, though it could also serve quite handily in a small professional office that might not have room for a larger desk. It’s also well priced for someone on a leaner budget.
Although I think highly of this desk, I don’t necessarily see it in any office with the budget to afford a larger setup. Despite its good looks, its function is best suited to a smaller, less demanding venue.
My Final Verdict
You really can’t go wrong with the Bush Stanford Collection Desk and Hutch. With its simple elegance and antique minimalism, to say nothing of sturdy and well-thought design, it offers distinction and integrity to any private office setting.
Based on the reviews that I’ve read, what stands out the most are the following:
- It’s sturdy and well built
- The drawers do what they’re supposed to and slide easily
- Despite its size and weight, the desk was easy to assemble
Might I suggest you pair the desk and hutch, with its very own lateral filing cabinet? Equally functional and elegant, it accommodates both letter and legal files. You’ll see was clearly designed to go with your desk and hutch. Where else can you buy such an attractive and well-made office suite for such an attractive price that also includes shipping?
One thing I am very confident of is that from the moment you own this desk, you’ll be very pleased that you have all this beauty and didn’t break the bank to buy it.
Dimensions:
Stanford 48” W Computer Desk: 30.75″ H x 47.5″ W x 20.75″ D
Stanford Collection – Hutch for Computer Desk: 38.25″ H x 48.25″ W x 12.38″ D
Stanford Collection Lateral File: 30 3/4″ H x 32″ W x 20 3/4″ D
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