High quality, handmade furniture is not cheap. An Amish roll top desk is no different. An average price for this type of desk is 00 and they can go as high as 00. Sales and discounts on this quality of furniture are rare, therefore, be sure you get the desk you want. There are also those that would pass off products of inferior quality as Amish craftsmanship. Follow these tips to ensure you get the desk you truly want.
Size and Design Specifications
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Amish roll top desks come in many sizes with a variety of features. They range in size from a small student desk, only 30" wide, to a mammoth 72" wide presidents desk. When buying any furniture, always lay out the dimensions of any piece you are considering to be certain you are comfortable with the fit.
If you want a computer monitor to fit inside the closed roll top, be sure you calculate for sufficient clearance. A laptop will generally fit into any of these Amish desks when closed. If computer usage and storage are one of the main functions you have in mind, you may want to consider an Amish roll top computer desk which has features to specifically accommodate a CPU, keyboard, monitor and cables.
Style
When someone thinks of Amish furniture, they often think of the Mission or Shaker styles. While these are their two signature styles, the Amish craftsmen also produce roll top desks in Traditional and Queen Anne styling. You will want to be sure you choose a style that will coordinate with the furniture you have now. Here is a brief description of each of the four styles common to Amish furniture:
Mission - This style of roll top will feature clean, straight lines and shows more of the infrastructure such posts and legs, which will be square. Door panels are square and inset, the plain front drawers are often inset. Hardware is most often wrought iron and usually black or plain wood knobs. Quarter-sawn oak is the most common wood used for Mission style. Mission is considered the most modern and will coordinate most easily with other furniture styles.
Shaker - This style is quite similar to Mission except the legs will taper slightly. The drawer fronts usually overlay the front of the desk preventing spaces. Shaker desks will almost always have wood knobs as hardware.
Heritage/Traditional - Basically if it is not Shaker or Mission, then it is Heritage. Legs will be turned, fluted or have a rope twist. The drawers and doors will have a full overlay and the doors will have raised panels. Moldings will be more ornate, perhaps featuring rope twist or a wavy crown style.
Queen Anne - This style is very ornate, the legs and feet are very unique and almost always the same from piece to piece. This style is used most often on the smaller roll top desks. The most common wood used for Queen Anne furniture is cherry with a dark stain.
Finish
There are dozens of different wood, wood cutting and stain combinations to choose from. Sometimes the subtleties are hard to distinguish. If you are buying online you will want to get, whether free or purchased, a sample of the wood with the stain you are wanting (not all sellers offer this service). This will give you a genuine perception of what the wood and stain combination will look like in your home office or study.
Inspect Prior to Purchase
If you are buying in a store or from an individual this is easy, just test all drawers, doors and other moving parts. Look for any defects, dings or scratches. Check for sturdiness.
Many of us enjoy the convenience of shopping online. If you are purchasing your Amish roll top desk online then you clearly cannot inspect it. Therefore, you need to be certain you are clear on what the sellers guarantee and return policies entail. The best way to do this is to think of every imaginable scenario that could go wrong and ask the retailer how they would handle each situation.
Buy From Established Stores
This is directed toward online shoppers. Anyone can put up a website with beautiful pictures and advertise Amish roll top desks without stocking inventory. That is not to say that a website such as this is a scam or trying to deceive you. However, a retail store that actually stocks the products is going to have a more intimate knowledge of their products and their suppliers. In addition, you get to deal directly with the customer service department of the store instead of going through a third party.
Cyber Monday Oak Desk (Oak) (50"W x 28"D x 30 1/4"H) 2011 Deals
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Cyber Monday Oak Desk (Oak) (50"W x 28"D x 30 1/4"H) Feature
- Color: Oak
- Size: 50"W x 28"D x 30 1/4"H
- Chair and desk sold separately.
- Hand applied finish provides a touch of luxury.
- Abundant desk top work space.
Cyber Monday Oak Desk (Oak) (50"W x 28"D x 30 1/4"H) Overview
This traditionally styled desk is ideal for any home office. This desk is designed to fit perfectly into any corner, and can also be placed against a wall. Crafted from hardwoods and veneers, this well constructed desk will make your work easier for years to come. Two sleekly designed drawers easily open and close on roller tracks. The two side cabinets will hold your computer tower, as well as store important documents. These cabinets are an ideal way to store your computer tower, as it keeps it off the ground, and out of sight. This desk features a roll out keyboard tray which creates additional desktop work space. CHAIR AND DESK ARE SOLD SEPARATELY. The chair is also finished in a warm oak, has a well padded seat, and complements not only the desk, but the rest of your home decor! Assembly level/degree of difficulty: Moderate.SAVE NOW on Cyber Monday offers below!
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