Hendrix Desk
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Stunning yet fun
This piece is one of my favorites from C&B. I was looking for a desk that was unique but functional and the Hendrix fits the criteria. It is a heavy, quality made piece that will last for many years.
It is a bit on the pricey side but you really do get what you pay for. Everyone that has seen the desk falls in love with it. I have my desk on my loft and it can be seen from the 1st floor so I have used the shelf space for both decoration and some books. The desk is wide enough that you can have someone on each side (ie: sitting across from a client) without feeling too close or too far away while reviewing documents or working on a project. There is also ample room for a laptop and documents next to one another with plenty of space to spare....but it is not a huge desk either. It is classy but unassuming; stunning yet not stuffy; functional but not boring. I simply love it! Thank you C&B for another great piece!!!
December 16, 2011
Simply stunning!
Fabulous desk that always gets compliments. It's very wide so the drawers have a good depth meaning that I could fit several items of stationery, folders, paperwork etc. The salvage wood is unique and this is a real standout piece in my living room!
August 26, 2011
Funky & Stylish Desk
We just moved into an awesome pre-war apartment that we are decorating in a classic but edgy style....we were looking for a desk that could fit in to the decor and landed on this one.
Most other desks at Crate and their competitors were too bland and/or lacked storage, but we fell in love with this one. I didn't even know it had storage on the back until after we bought it (we have the desk against a wall now though, so we hide "junk" back there).
I agree with another reviewer that I wish the center drawer had a drop-down for a keyboard. I also wish that there was one more bank of drawers because I have to store the rest of my paperwork elsewhere. The desk is very deep (width wise), so at least you can fit a lot on the surface if you need to.
Finally, one feature I really like is the self-closing drawers, something you find on expensive kitchen cabinet drawers.
The drawer fronts are very unique and no two desks are alike - I really like how funky the desk is and I'm sure we will get a lot of compliments on it.
August 23, 2011
Beautiful piece
The picture of this desk online does not do it justice. It is gorgeous in person! We picked a beige cloth dining chair to go with it to cozy the room up a little. The desk has a rustic look; very sharp! and although we cannot utilize the front storage area; I found it to be a very nice detail if you are able to expose it.
August 17, 2011
Beautiful, Huge Desk
This desk is beautiful and well-crafted. The drawers do not hold that much, but there is extra storage in the front compartment, which I like. The desk is very large, and I wish I would have paid more attention to the measurements before purchasing it.
August 16, 2011
Nice Desk but...
Love the look of the desk but wish it had a pull-down tray for a keyboard instead of a drawer. Desk also scratches incredibly easy, which was surprising for the type of wood it's listed as. Display shelf in front of desk though is great. We use it as a reception desk in our office.
July 13, 2011
AWESOME!
I was searching for the perfect desk for my home study. My wife and I strolled through the Michigan Avenue Crate&Barrel and fell in love with this beauty at first site!
The black walnut is gorgeous! The sheer beauty of the natural wood is striking. The black iron legs and drawer pulls add an industrial feel.
The reclaimed wood drawer faces are what seal the deal on this baby. How cool are they? I sit here and ponder what they have witnessed over the years... Were they the walls of a barn on the Illinois prairie exposed to a century worth of the elements? Were they the floor boards of a wartime factory in Chicago cranking out material for the boys Over There? The possibilities.
The coup de foudre is the open back display shelf. We will spend countless hours joyfully seeking out the perfect items worthy of such display.
Thank you Crate&Barrel for connecting me with the soul of my new study.
April 16, 2011
Very Elegant but ...
I purchased this desk less than a month ago and I must say that I wouldn't trade it for any other desk in the store. I find it very practical and simply elegant. The only challenge I have to face on daily basis is that the rough edges on the top of the drawers catch a piece of my clothing since I work with a mouse a lot and move my arm back an forth on the edge of the desk. They should be smoothed out somehow.
February 14, 2011
Great Desk
I am using this desk in my home office. It has lots of desk space and the drawers take a lot of office supplies. The fact that the drawer on the right can fit manila folders is great. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a great home office desk with a character.
January 2, 2011
Just amazing
The moment it arrived, I fell in love all over again. The actual colors are so much nicer and richer then in the photo. It also doesn't look as big in picture, but this is a big and heavy desk (good thing). The only possible negative I cold find is that it is a bit high, or higher then regular office desks. This is definitely worth the money.
September 22, 2010
