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Amish Desks
30" Full Pedestal Rolltop Desk
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For
a classically styled storage solution made out
of solid wood, look no further than the 30” full pedestal roll top desk. This stand-alone desk has
several drawers, a
pull-out surface and compartments for all of your storage needs.
The
pedestal desk has a base with three large
pull-out drawers that are perfect for filing paperwork and other
documents. You can
pull out the solid
wood surface for writing when needed and store it when not in use. Underneath the roll-top
cover is an
additional surface for writing but also two pull-out drawers for
smaller
storage. The
vertical storage compartments
are ideal for organizing your mail and bills as they arrive.
The
solid wood construction of this desk ensures it
will be a feature of your home for generations to come.
This desk has an optional hutch addition to
its top. The hutch
provides three extra
shelves of storage for books, china or other collectibles.
Dimensions:
Desk dimensions: 30”w x 20”d x 47”h
Desk and hutch dimensions: 30”w x 20”d x 80”h
Standard Features:
18” full extension dovetail drawer boxes
Extra large slide out writing board
Wood hardware is standard
Hutch has adjustable shelves
All locks are optional
$1342.00
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42" Mission Rolltop Desk
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Outfit
your office with one of the most stylish
Mission-style desks available. This
desk
offers extensive storage options with drawers and compartments as well
as
having a space for a desk chair.
On
the 42” wide base, there are three pull-out
drawers on the right side which are perfect for filing paperwork. Above the chair area,
there is a wide
pull-out drawer for everything you need to get your to-do list done. Underneath the roll-top
are two additional
drawers along with seven compartments for more storage.
These compartments vary in size and shape to
meet all of your needs. In
addition, the
writing surface of this desk has an opening to pull a computer charger
or other
cords through without adding clutter.
The
solid wood construction and Mission styling of
this desk mean it’ll be an attractive feature of your office for
generations. Browse
Amish Furniture
Factory for Mission-style chairs to pair with this desk!
Desk Dimensions: 42”w x 22”d x
47”h
Standard Features:
18” full extension dovetail drawer boxes
23½” wide knee space
Drawer pedestal standard on right side. Left side pedestal optional
Bottom drawer is letter size file drawer with hanging file rails
Pullout writing board on top of drawer pedestal
Shown with standard hardware
All lock are optional
$1944.00
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42" Noble Mission Rolltop Desk
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Furnish
your home with one of the most deluxe
Mission-style desks available. This
desk
offers extensive storage options with drawers and compartments as well
as
having a space for a desk chair.
On
the 42” wide base, there are three pull-out
drawers on the right side which are perfect for filing paperwork. Above the chair area,
there is a wide
pull-out drawer for everything you need to get your to-do list done. Underneath the roll-top
are two additional
drawers along with ten compartments for more storage.
These compartments vary in size and shape to
meet all of your needs. In
addition, the
writing surface of this desk has an opening to pull a computer charger
or other
cords through without adding clutter.
The
solid wood construction and Mission styling of
this desk, with sweeping lines and parallel panels, mean it’ll be an
attractive
feature of your office for generations.
Browse on Amish Furniture Factory for Mission-style chairs
to pair with
this desk!
Desk Dimensions: 42”w x 22”d x
49”h
Standard Features:
23½” wide knee space
Drawer pedestal on right (unless specified)
Bottom drawer letter size file drawer
18” full extension dovetail drawer boxes
Pullout writing board above drawers
All locks are optional
$2024.00
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42" Post Mission Rolltop Desk
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Complete
your office with one of the most practical
Mission-style desks available. This
desk
offers extensive storage options with drawers and compartments as well
as
having a space for a desk chair.
On
the 42” wide base, there are two pull-out drawers
on the right side which are perfect for filing paperwork. Above the chair area,
there is a wide
pull-out drawer for everything you need to get your to-do list done. Underneath the roll-top
are two additional
drawers along with seven compartments for more storage.
These compartments vary in size and shape to
meet all of your needs. In
addition, the
writing surface of this desk has an opening to pull a computer charger
or other
cords through without adding clutter.
The
solid wood construction and Mission styling of
this desk mean it’ll be an attractive feature of your office for
generations. Browse
Amish Furniture
Factory for Mission-style chairs to pair with this desk!
Desk Dimensions: 42”w x 22”d x
47”h
Standard Features:
18” full extension dovetail drawer boxes
21” wide knee space
Wire hole with grommet in top
Bottom drawer is letter size file drawer
Pullout writing board
$1751.00
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42" Single Pedestal Rolltop Desk with Raised Panel Sides
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This
rolltop desk has
ample storage with drawers and compartments and comfortably accommodates an office chair.
On
the 42” wide base, there are three drawers on the right side. Above the chair well is a large drawer for extra storage and there are two drawers and seven compartments underneath the rolltop feature.
. In
addition, the
writing surface of this desk has an opening to pull a computer charger
or other
cords through without cluttering your work space.
Find great chairs to pair with this desk on
Amish Furniture
Factory.
Dimensions: 42”w x 22”d x 47”h
Standard Features:
18” full extension drawer boxes including letter size file drawer
Available with raised panel or flat side on bottom
Raised panel standard on upper section
23½” wide knee space
Pedestal standard on right side–can be on left if specified
Standard pencil drawer over knee space
Pullout writing board on top of drawers
Wood hardware standard
Optional hidden compartment available
Optional hidden compartment available
$1944.00
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54" Computer Rolltop Desk with Raised Panel Sides
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.
This desk has ample storage soace with drawers
and shelving.
On
the 54” wide base, there are three large
drawers perfect for filing paperwork and
there is
one panel on the left to store a computer or other large
items. Above the
chair area is a wide
pull-out drawer for a
keyboard. The rolltop slides open to reveal additional shelving. .
On
the sides of the roll top portion, there are
raised wooden panels adding a touch of sophistication to a wildly
practical
piece. Shop
Amish Furniture
Factory for chairs for this desk!
Dimensions:
Dimensions: 54”w x 29”d x 54”h
Monitor space: 24”w x 17 ½”d x 18”h
Standard Features:
Raised panel or flat sides available on base
Raised panel standard on top
Standard lock on tambour
Wire hole with grommet on top
21” knee space with 20” pullout keyboard tray
Right pedestal–22” full extension drawers including
1 letter size file drawer
Left pedestal–CPU storage with adjustable shelf on
top and 2 pullout CD racks
Writing board above each pedestal
Wood hardware standard on oak and cherry–cup
pulls standard on other species
Desk can be made for wider knee space and
keyboard tray–no CD storage
$3391.00
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56" Rolltop Desk with Flat Sides
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Get
a centerpiece for your office with one of the
most organized and timelessly-styled desks available.
This desk offers extensive storage options
with drawers and compartments as well as having a space for a desk
chair.
On
the 56” wide base, there are three pull-out
drawers on either side of the chair area which are perfect for filing
paperwork
and storing other office supplies.
Above
the chair area, there is a wide pull-out drawer for everything you need
to get
your to-do list done or a keyboard.
Underneath the roll-top are two additional drawers along
with several
compartments for more storage. These
compartments vary in size and shape to meet all of your needs. In addition, the writing
surface of this desk
has an opening to pull a computer charger or other cords through
without adding
clutter.
On
the sides of the roll top portion, there are
wooden flag panels adding a touch of sophistication to a wildly
practical
piece. There is an
optional hutch top
that can be added to this piece—it has three additional shelves
compartmentalized
into three sections.
The
solid wood construction and classic styling of
this desk mean it’ll be an attractive feature of your office for
generations. Browse
Amish Furniture
Factory for traditional-style chairs to pair with this desk!
Dimensions:
Desk and hutch dimensions: 56”w x 26”d x 84”h
Desk dimensions: 56”w x 26”d x 49”h
Hutch dimensions: 35”h x 12”d
Standard Features:
22” full extension dovetail drawer boxes
23” wide knee space
2 letter size file drawer with hanging file rail
Pullout writing board above each pedestal
Available with raised panel or flat sides
Standard raised panel ends on upper desk
Standard lock on tambour–optional on drawers
Wire hole with grommet in top
Standard wood hardware
Optional hidden compartment available
$2710.00
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64" Deluxe Computer Rolltop Desk
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Furnish
your office with one of the most organized
and beautifully-styled desks available.
This desk offers extensive storage options with drawers
and compartments
as well as having a space for a desk chair.
On
the 64” wide base, there are two doors that open
on either side of the chair area.
Each
of these opens to large storage including pull-out drawers and shelves
for
computer and office storage. In
addition, there are wooden panels on either side to pull out for extra
surface
area. Above the
chair area, there is a
wide pull-out drawer for everything you need to get your to-do list
done or a
keyboard. Underneath
the roll-top are four
additional drawers along with several compartments for more storage. These compartments vary in
size and shape to
meet all of your needs. In
addition, the
writing surface of this desk has an opening to pull a computer charger
or other
cords through without adding clutter.
On
the sides of the roll top portion, there are
wooden panels adding a touch of sophistication to a wildly practical
piece. The solid
wood construction and
classic styling of this desk mean it’ll be an attractive feature of
your office
for generations. Browse
Amish Furniture
Factory for traditional-style chairs to pair with this desk!
Dimensions:
Dimensions: 64”w x 32”d x 56”h
Monitor space 23 ½”w x 21 ½”d x 18”h
Printer area: 18”w x 24”d x 10”h)
Standard Features:
Shown in standard raised panel design
Standard lock on tambour
Wire hole with grommet on top
22” knee space with 21” W keyboard tray
Right pedestal–28” full extension file drawer for legal or letter size
files and pullout printer tray
Left pedestal–CPU storage with adjustable shelf on top to adjust for
tower size and 2 pullout CD racks
Pullout writing board above each pedestal
Wood hardware standard
$3960.00
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72" Mission Executive Desk
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For
a stately and beautiful desk to keep our office
organized, consider the Mission Executive Desk.
This 72” wide, solid wood desk is regal with Mission-style
details. The
graceful arches and parallel panels on
this desk are perfect examples of timeless Mission-styling.
To
keep your office organized, this desk has seven
pull-out drawers—three on either side of the chair space along with one
above
it. The top of the
desk features a small
cut-out to thread cords and cables through to keep your desktop clean
and
clutter-free.
The
solid wood construction and timeless style of
this desk mean it will be a feature of your office for generations. Browse Amish Furniture
Factory for
Mission-style chairs to pair with this desk.
Dimensions: 72”w x 36”d x 30”h
Standard Features:
24” full extension dovetail drawer boxes
2 file drawers adjust for legal or letter size files
24” wide knee space
Standard pencil drawer over knee space
Pullout writing board above each pedestal
Standard wire hole and grommet on top right
side coming down in knee space
Black mission hardware standard on mission style
Optional keyboard tray available
All locks are optional
$2418.00
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72" Traditional Executive Desk
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For
a classic and beautiful desk to keep our office
organized, consider the Traditional Executive Desk.
This 72” wide, solid wood desk is regal with
Mission-style details. The
graceful
arches and parallel panels on this desk are perfect examples of
timeless
Mission-styling.
To
keep your office organized, this desk has seven
pull-out drawers—three on either side of the chair space along with one
above
it. The top of the
desk features two small
cut-out to thread cords and cables through to keep your desktop clean
and
clutter-free. The
sides and back of this
desk feature panels that make this desk stand out from others.
The
solid wood construction and timeless style of
this desk mean it will be a feature of your office for generations. Browse Amish Furniture
Factory for Traditional-style
chairs to pair with this desk.
Dimensions: 72”w x 36”d x 30”h
Standard Features:
24” full extension dovetail drawer boxes
2 file drawers adjust for legal or letter size files
24” wide knee space
Standard pencil drawer over knee space
Pullout writing board above each pedestal
Standard wire hole and grommet on top right
side coming down in knee space
Black mission hardware standard on mission style
Optional keyboard tray available
All locks are optional
$2418.00
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Berkley Desk with Credenza and Hutch
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This large and statement-making desk
is perfect for the busy
business person or home office. With
several large and small drawers, including one for a computer keyboard,
and a
cabinet, this desk offers its owner ample storage space and room to
work
through deadlines and goals. The
credenza and hutch additions provide extra storage space in its
cabinets.
The Berkley family of products is
graceful and elegant in
its design. The
solid wood construction
of these pieces will make sure that they will be a fixture in your home
for
decades, if not generations. Don’t
forget to look into the variety of shades these pieces can be stained
to
complement your home décor.
Dimensions:
66”w
x 25”d x 30”h
Hutch
Dimension: 69”w
x 18”d x 56”h
Standard
Features:
- Solid Hardwood
- 1 File Drawer
- 2 Small Drawer
- Keyboard Drawer with flip down front
- Finished Back
- Right side has CPU door with additional drawer behind the
door
- Berkley Hutch
- 2 adjustable shelves in center and
- 1 on each side
$2546.00
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Berkley Executive Desk
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This large desk is perfect for the
busy business person or
home office. With
several large and
small drawers, including one for a computer keyboard, this desk offers
its
owner ample storage space and room to work through deadlines and goals.
The Berkley family of products is
graceful and elegant in
its design. The
solid wood construction
of these pieces will make sure that they will be a fixture in your home
for
decades, if not generations. Don’t
forget to look into the variety of shades these pieces can be stained
to
complement your home décor.
Dimensions:
73”w
x 36”d x 30”h
Standard
Features:
- 2 File Drawers
- 4 Storage Drawers
- Keyboard Drawer with flip top down front
- Curved Legs
- Curved Front Desk Top
$1864.00
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Berkley L Shaped Desk with Hutch
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This large and expansive desk is
perfect for a corner in
your office or simply against the wall.
The
L-shaped desk has eight drawers, two that are perfect for keyboards. The hutch portion that
rests on one half of
the desk has four additional cabinets for storage.
The in-laid panels and subtly curved details are
timeless and attractive.
The Berkley family of products is
graceful and elegant in
its design. The
solid wood construction
of these pieces will make sure that they will be a fixture in your home
for
decades, if not generations. Don’t
forget to look into the variety of shades these pieces can be stained
to
complement your home décor.
Dimensions:
80”w
x 73”d x 30”h
Hutch
Dimension:
76”w x 18 ”d x 56”h
Standard
Features:
- Solid Hardwood
- Left Side
- 1 File Drawer
- 2 Storage Drawer
- Keyboard Drawer with flip down front
- Right Side
- 2 Storage Drawer
- Pencil Drawer
- Wood Wire Grommet
- Finished Back
- Small CPU cabinet also available a pictured with Mannington
Desk
- Berkley Hutch
- 2 adjustable shelves in center and
- 1 on each side. 2 lights underneath
$3296.00
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Boulder Creek Flattop Desk
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For
an elegant and beautiful desk to keep our office
organized, consider the Boulder Creek Desk.
This large, solid wood desk is regal with Mission-style
details. The
graceful arches and oversized flat
surfaces on this desk are perfect examples of timeless Mission-styling.
To
keep your office organized, this desk has seven
pull-out drawers—three on either side of the chair space along with one
above
it. The back of the
desk features two
small cut-outs to thread cords and cables through to keep your desktop
clean
and clutter-free.
In
addition, this piece has a hutch that includes
two drawers and two additional shelves for storage.
The top shelf of the hutch includes three
lights to illuminate your collections.
The
solid wood construction and timeless style of
this desk mean it will be a feature of your office for generations. Browse Amish Furniture
Factory for
Mission-style chairs to pair with this desk.
Desk Dimensions: 68”w x 28”d x
30”h
Standard Features:
Curved side panels
Ebony inlays on front base
1” top with large bevel edge
24” wide knee space
24” full extension dovetail drawer boxes
Bottom drawer letter size drawer
Pullout writing board above each pedestal
Pencil drawer standard
Optional keyboard tray available
All locks are optional
$2228.00
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Brooklyn Desk
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Impressive and masculine, the
Brooklyn desk is a large desk
with ample storage. This
desk has two
large drawers, four smaller drawers and one drawer for a computer
keyboard. With
oversized tops, this desk has elements of modern style while retaining
a
minimalist design. Because
of its simple
design, this desk won’t clash with the existing furniture and décor in
your
home. The front of
this desk a
geometric, pyramid pattern that makes a statement without drowning out
your
home.
The Brooklyn desk is constructed out
of solid wood so it
will be a valuable fixture in your home for years if not generations. Look at the variety of
shades the desk can be
stained to by the Amish Furniture Factory so it perfectly complements
your
home.
Dimensions:
72”w
x 41”d x 45”h
Standard
Features:
- Solid Hardwood
- 2 File Drawers
- 4 Strorage Drawers
- Pencil Drawer in Kneespace
- Walnut Front Design
$2565.00
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Carlisle Desk
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The simple styling and classic
details of the Carlisle desk
combine with practical storage and size for an ideal desk. The desk has two drawers,
a pull-out panel
for extra writing area and one smaller drawer for a computer keyboard.
The Carlisle family of products is
graceful and low-key in
its styling. The
solid wood construction
of these pieces will make sure that they will be a fixture in your home
for
decades, if not generations. Don’t
forget to look into the variety of shades these pieces can be stained
to
complement your home décor.
Dimensions:
25”d
x 48”w x 30”h
Standard
Features:
- Solid Hardwood
- 1 File Drawers
- 1 Strorage Drawers
- 1 Pencil Drawer
- Tapered Feet
- Knee space of 26 ¼”w x 24 ¼”h
Options:
This desk is available with a keyboard tray at the same price.
$1105.00
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Carlisle Double Pedestal Desk with Hutch
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The simple styling and classic
details of the Carlisle desk
combine with practical storage and size for an ideal desk. The desk has four large
drawers and one
smaller drawer for a computer keyboard.
The
hutch has a cut-out to thread cords and cables through to your computer
without
cluttering your desk top. The
hutch also
has four cabinets and storage compartments to sort your mail or other
important
documents.
The Carlisle family of products is
graceful and low-key in
its styling. The
solid wood construction
of these pieces will make sure that they will be a fixture in your home
for
decades, if not generations. Don’t
forget to look into the variety of shades these pieces can be stained
to
complement your home décor.
Dimensions:
- Desk:
62”w
x 25”d x 30”h
- Hutch:
62”w
x 13”d x 46”h
Standard
Features:
- Solid Hardwood
- Desk
- 2 File Drawers
- 4 Strorage Drawers
- Keyboard Drawer with Flip Down Front
- Tapered Feet
- Hutch
- 4 Door with 1 adjustable shelf
- 5 Letter Slots
$1378.00
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Centennial Flat Top Desk with Hutch
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If
you prefer not to have your
desk up against the wall or blocking your view, the Centennial flat top
desk is
perfect. With a
number of drawers in the
desk, it is first and foremost practical.
The hutch built onto its top has additional storage
compartments and
drawers. And this
simply designed desk
will not block your view as the top of it is below eye level.
The Centennial family of products is
classic and understated
in its design. The
solid wood
construction of these pieces will make sure that they will be a fixture
in your
home for decades, if not generations.
Don’t forget to look into the variety of shades these
pieces can be
stained to complement your home décor.
Dimensions:
- Desk: 30”d
x 68”w x 30”h
- Hutch:
14”d
x 68”w x 10”h
Standard
Features:
- Solid Hardwood
- Desk
- 2 storage drawers
- 1 pencil drawer over knee space.
- Comes with
standard finished
back and corbels on the posts
- Hutch
- 2 small drawers
- 7 mail slots with removable dividers
- finished back side
$1941.00
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Charleston Desk
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The Charleston desk is a stylish and
sophisticated way to
furnish your home office. This
desk has one
large cabinet and two smaller drawers for storage.
There is also a drawer that is perfect for a
keyboard. There is
a version of this
desk that comes with a credenza for extra storage.
The Charleston family of products is
elegant and understated
in design. The
solid wood construction
of these pieces ensures that they will be a fixture in your home for
decades,
if not generations. Don’t
forget to look
into the variety of shades these pieces can be stained to complement
your home
décor.
Dimensions:
68”w
x 30”d x 30”h
Standard
Features:
- Solid Hardwood
- 1 File drawer
- 2 Storage drawers,
- 1 pencil drawer over knee space 25 ¼”w x 24 ¼”h
- Sandard finished back
$1218.00
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Charleston Desk with Credenza
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The Charleston desk is a stylish and
sophisticated way to
furnish your home office. This
desk has
two large cabinets that have sliding drawers for your computer, printer
or
other tools. There
is also a drawer that
is perfect for a keyboard. The
top of
the desk also has a cut-out to thread computer cords through without
cluttering
your desk top. The
credenza on this desk
adds two additional cabinets, one drawer and a shelving compartment for
extra
storage.
The Charleston family of products is
elegant and understated
in design. The
solid wood construction
of these pieces ensures that they will be a fixture in your home for
decades,
if not generations. Don’t
forget to look
into the variety of shades these pieces can be stained to complement
your home
décor.
Dimensions:
- Desk: 26”d
x 68”w x 30”h
- Hutch:
68”w
x 41”h
Standard
Features:
- Solid Hardwood
- Desk
- 1 Door
- 24”w Keyboard tray
- CPU Tower: 12 ½”w x 18”h
- Left side Printer Pullout shelf - 17”w x18”d
- Knee space is 25 ¼”w x 23 ½h
- Hutch
- 2 doors with shelves and 1 drawer in the center.
$1218.00
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Garrison Flattop Desk
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For
an elegant desk to become a focal point in your
office, the Garrison flat top desk is a natural choice.
This large desk has ample surface area for
writing, organizing and laying out a project.
The desk has five drawers that can be pulled out for
additional storage
space. Each drawer
has a stylish metal
handle. The legs of
this desk are
highlighted with graceful, intricate scrollwork details, typical of
Queen Anne
styling. The
external sides of the desk have
inlaid panels for another touch of sophistication.
And
feeling cramped with your chaired pulled up to
the desk won’t happen. This
desk has
ample space below to stretch your legs or to store files.
The
solid wood construction and Amish attention to
detail ensure this desk will be a feature of your home office for years. Don’t forget to look for
Queen Anne style
chairs from the Amish Furniture Factory for a perfect complement to
this classic
desk.
Dimensions: 60”w x 28”d x 30”h
Standard Features:
22” solid hardwood dovetail drawer boxes
Pullout writing board above each pedestal
Standard finished back
Pencil drawer over kneespace
$2013.00
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Glenwood Desk
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Sizable yet playfully designed, the
Glenwood desk combines
both form and function. The
base of this
desk has seven drawers of varying sizes including one for a computer
keyboard. The top
hutch portion of this
desk has two cabinets, a shelf and a cut-out to thread your computer
cables
through. The
wave-like lines of the desk
legs and sides are whimsical enough to make your home office just a
little bit
more fun.
The graceful Glenwood family of
products is remarkable and
built to last for decades. Don’t
forget
to ask the Amish Furniture Factory about the range of shades these
pieces can be
stained to so they match your home!
Dimensions:
30”d
x 68”w
Glenwood Hutch: 15”d x 68”w x 40”h
Standard
Features:
- Solid Hardwood
- Double Drawer Pedestal
- 1 File Drawer
- 1 Storage Drawer Drawer on each side
- 27” wide keyboard pullouts
- Curved Fronts
- Round Fronts Feets
Option:
Pencil drawer instead of keyboard pullout for no
additional charge. Finished back is also available.
$1828.00
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Kid's Cabinet Desk
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This piece folds up into what looks like a dresser, but performs as a desk and storage bench when pulled out. Available in Oak and Cherry.
Dimensions: 24"w x 15 ¼"d x 26 ¼"h
$481.00
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Lexington Desk
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Sophisticated yet playful, the
Lexington desk has unique
design that makes it stand out in a crowd.
The sides of this desk have X-shaped slats, not often seen
in solid wood
furniture. The desk
has three drawers
for paperwork and other light storage.
Any
simple or modern chairs from the Amish Furniture Factory will be a
great match
for this desk.
Don’t forget to ask the Amish
Furniture Factory what shades
this desk can be stained to!
Dimensions:
32”d
x 60”w x 30”h
Standard
Features:
- Solid Hardwood
- 3 Drawers
- 2 outside drawers are 11”wide
- Center Drawer is 23”w Pencil Drawer
- Bottom shelf is 11”d x 52 ½”w
Option:
Pencil drawer instead of keyboard pullout for no
additional charge.
$965.00
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Our Amish desk category will be one of our fastest growing categories since it is our goal to offer one of the internet's largest selection of Amish made desks from a variety of the top Amish desk builders in the country. Our desks are made to order in a variety of popular domestic wood types including oak, cherry, maple, brown maple, white oak, hickory, and walnut. Every desk at Amish Furniture Factory is handcrafted using old world building techniques that have been handed down to each new generation within the Amish furniture crafting trade. One such old work building technique is the Mortise and Tenon Joint.
The Mortise and Tenon joint is a simple and strong joint used in high quality hand crafted furniture pieces, such as Amish made desks. There are many variation of the joint, but the basic joint structure consists of two wood pieces that are joined by one piece fitting into another. One piece has a hole cut into it that the other piece, called the tenon fits into. The joint may then be pinned, wedged and locked into place, glued, or a combination of the three.
What’s unique about Amish furniture builders is their tendency to blend old work craftsmanship and building techniques with new equipment and technology. During the construction of an Amish desk, many types of equipment will be used that is commercially available. The tools include both stationary machines such as band saws, mortisers, table saws, jointers, and wood lathes. An Amish desk will be made by typical industrial grade hand held tools that are commercially available. These tools may include electric drills, jig saws, or routers.
During the construction of an Amish desk, for example, these “power” tools will not be powered from the an electric power grid feeding an alternating current electric charge. Instead, an Amish desk builder will swap out electric motors and install a hydraulic pump or belt drive system powered by a diesel engine.
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