help with selecting a small desk

Hello: I was looking at a Stickley Chippendale Writing Desk in New York City. The price I was quoted was 1415.00 It is a 48inch wide desk with a keyboard tray and two side drawers. It is a good size for my bedroom. I also saw another desk From the Safavieh Store in NYC. I was told it was manufactured by Hooker, the same dimensions but with more drawers. The cost was 1,020.00. As I am not familiar with the Hooker Brand I would like some advice as to which maker would have the better construction/quality value.

Thank you.

My understanding is that Hooker furniture is all made in China now, and so are some of the Stickley pieces. Have you tried Craigslist or ebay? You could get a very nice, solid wood, made in the USA vintage or antique desk for those prices.

Hello and thank you for your suggestion. I have browesed through ebay but am leary of selecting furniture that way. Besides, there was nothing offered in my size specifications. The deskd that i did see were all rather large executive style sizes. I was curious with regards to Stickley since i have seen a few recommendations for that maker on various websites.

I've found some nice pieces (I think) via ebay and Craigslist, but you really do have to figure out who to do business with and who not. I did a little research on Stickley and, apparently, they still have a factory here in NY: http://www.stickley.com/OurStickleyS...me=FactoryTour

Are you looking for Mission style furniture, in particular? If you're willing and able to spend $1500 or so for a small desk, I know that Duane (the owner of the forum and The Keeping Room) carries really beautiful handmade furniture by J. L. Treharn. I don't know that he does Mission style, in particular. But you might want to inquire with Duane--via PM (private message)--what the price range would be for a desk that would suit your needs. Here's a thread that might interest you:

http://www.myfurnitureforum.com/show...-of-Two-Chests

Organic smallhome: Thank you for all the information you provided me with. I was actually looking at the Stickley site today and was interested in their Chippendale Writing Desk. I prefer that to the Mission.

I will certainly ask Duane, as you suggested. I don't mind spending 1,500 if the quality in the worksmanship is there.

Certeinly I will be interested in seeing some of the beautiful handmade pieces by J.L. Trehan that you mentioned.

Thanks again.

Hooker is very mediocre. Un-impressive, made-in-China furniture but for $ 1K that's what you are going to get. Stickley is generally superior to Hooker. I'd have to look at detailed photos to see quality and build. Handmade from my store will be about $ 2,500 or so depending on configuration.

You're welcome. :) Is this the piece to which you're referring? Where are you located? You will need to figure in shipping charges, as well. It might be worth your while to price out a custom desk, if only to be able to weigh the relative merits of quality v. price, etc.?

Yes! that is the desk I had in mind. The dimensions are also good for the confines of my bedroom. I also recieved a reply from Duane and will see specifically what the handmade desk will be from his store(factoring the tax, cost of shiping, etc...) You have ben very helpful in my quest ( many thanks from Don Quixote) :)

No problem. Let us know what you decide!

Here's a similar desk I have in the store. John Buchanan makes these for me one at a time, and we pretty much make them to any dimension for $ 2,499. They never go 'on sale' nor does anything we make that is handmade.
This is a smaller one, and it has an incredible board set in it. Only 2 boards on the top in tiger maple, and I rarely see figure this good in a piece. Most we do will not be this highly figured....this one is a top 5%.

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That is quite an elegant desk and the top looks striking! May I know the width size on that particular desk? For my bedroom, anywhere from 38 to a max of 42" would work (prefereably, the smaller the better).

What a gorgeous desk. The wood grain is amazing, and I absolutely love the fluted legs. Heirloom quality, no doubt.

This particular desk is 24.5" Deep and 47" Long (30" high). We could make one 42" or less, but would really need to drop to a two-drawer front as that would look better overall.

I have a Sickley Chippendale Wrinting Desk like you were looking for I am moving and was going to post on craigslist. I can email you pics I live outside of Albany, NY my email to respond would be gotcraigs@hotmail.com does have wear and tear on top not sure what to list for I do have the key as well

Murmom4: Thank you for the offer but I prefer a new desk. I also happen to really appreciate the handmade, Tiger Maple desk by John Bucanon, although I realize that is in a different catagory. Thank you again for your offer.