show us pics of your desk

[DaleR]

Some of you may remember a photo I posted of my IKEA computer stand that I've been using as a "desk" for several years, and how I've longed for a proper gentleman's desk. Well, I recently retired from the Air Force, and for a retirement gift my wonderful wife bought me this roll-top desk that we found in a local consignment shop for $200! It's a J.F. Dietz #3 banker's desk, made in Cincinnati circa 1910-1920, and it measures 72" W x 38" D. The hutch and desktop come off the base, and when the drawers are removed it's surprisingly easy to move. But assembled, it ain't moving! I've been trying to find information about this desk or the manufacturer on the web, but so far I've had no luck so if any of you are knowledgeable about this sort of thing please chime in.

 

 

Edited September 18, 2011 by DaleR

[Shangas]

That is a beautiful desk, Dale! Congratulations!

[pen2paper]

beautiful desk.. love the low profile

J.F. Dietz Cincinnati

 

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Edited September 18, 2011 by pen2paper

[Paneristi]

Some of you may remember a photo I posted of my IKEA computer stand that I've been using as a "desk" for several years, and how I've longed for a proper gentleman's desk. Well, I recently retired from the Air Force, and for a retirement gift my wonderful wife bought me this roll-top desk that we found in a local consignment shop for $200! It's a J.F. Dietz #3 banker's desk, made in Cincinnati circa 1910-1920, and it measures 72" W x 38" D. The hutch and desktop come off the base, and when the drawers are removed it's surprisingly easy to move. But assembled, it ain't moving! I've been trying to find information about this desk or the manufacturer on the web, but so far I've had no luck so if any of you are knowledgeable about this sort of thing please chime in.

 

 

 

Thats a very beautiful desk!

[diezysiete]

This is mine, an old desk who belongs to a former judge of my town.Regards from Argentina!!

Rodrigo

PS: Excuse the bad cellular photo!!

http://fotos.miarroba.es/fo/50ad/1D4E660227264E064D57234E064C85.jpg

[Shangas]

I find you guilty of having an awesome desk. Payment to the aggrieved parties the sum of one quality fountain pen each.

[Pietru]

My study (what I was using as one anyway) has since become a junk/storage room, so I've taken up residence on the dining room table. Doesn't get used much anyway except Sunday, when everything is ignominiously shoved to one side.

http://i.imgur.com/pIqSo.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/iLOpf.jpg

[pmhudepo]

I spend my writing sessions at the dinner table as well, cleared of most clutter. Here's a picture of a fairly dark Thursday morning:

 

 

A tiny bit of clutter is left: some books, a tea pot etc:

 

Edited September 27, 2011 by pmhudepo

[kauloltran]

How do people sit on wooden chairs? I am only comfortable on leather rollies.

[David R Munson]

I find that I am most comfortable in wooden chairs. Conversely, I find padded chairs generally uncomfortable to sit in for any length of time.

[rx170]

How do people sit on wooden chairs? I am only comfortable on leather rollies.

 

I've destroyed a few of those, so I changed it classic old style armchair. Seems much better for my back.

 

 

 

[cupcakewriter]

A cozy little area in my bedroom:

 

Bryan

 

http://static.flickr.com/24/100716946_fac320e335.jpg

 

I love the shelf of ink on the wall!

[USMCMom]

This is where I spend my evenings, many times until late at night. The desk, an auction find for $5, is large and solid oak. In the back you can see my new ink window display, which was an interior window, now put to good use. The desk blotter is hand made and is my fall desk blotter. The blotter paper is a deep vermilion. Unfortunately, you can see the the chair, I refer to it as the "Beast", that I had forgotten to move out of camera range. That chair will go away, as I've put in word out to Santa, or in my case, Santas.

 

Please forgive the poor picture quality.

 

 

The ink window is 7ft tall by 36 inches.

 

 

Edited October 23, 2011 by USMCMom

[USMCMom]

This is mine, an old desk who belongs to a former judge of my town.Regards from Argentina!!

Rodrigo

PS: Excuse the bad cellular photo!!

http://fotos.miarroba.es/fo/50ad/1D4E660227264E064D57234E064C85.jpg

 

Very nice desk and similar to mine. They're quite large.

[USMCMom]

Some of you may remember a photo I posted of my IKEA computer stand that I've been using as a "desk" for several years, and how I've longed for a proper gentleman's desk. Well, I recently retired from the Air Force, and for a retirement gift my wonderful wife bought me this roll-top desk that we found in a local consignment shop for $200! It's a J.F. Dietz #3 banker's desk, made in Cincinnati circa 1910-1920, and it measures 72" W x 38" D. The hutch and desktop come off the base, and when the drawers are removed it's surprisingly easy to move. But assembled, it ain't moving! I've been trying to find information about this desk or the manufacturer on the web, but so far I've had no luck so if any of you are knowledgeable about this sort of thing please chime in.

 

 

 

Beautiful desk and how very thoughtful of your wife to give you something that you really wanted.

 

Congratulations on your retirement!

[publishing guy]

You want messy ?

That ain't messy where I come from. In fact, it's quite charming.

[bdk]

 

A part of my desk! (The important part, with the pens and ink and paper stored )

[JSButterfly]

One long desk for Husband and I, mounted to wall.

 

My side

 

My current rotation...not already attached to my notebooks.

[USMCMom]

I do enjoy all the pictures of desks and office areas. It's like being invited into someone's home.

[ryanshanabarger]

Here is my desk. I love it. Firstly its heavy, made out of solid wood hand done... and its HUGE. Like 6x3.5 feet. If im sitting I can barely reach the other side. Perfect for a row of books against the wall, leaving a 'normal' amount of desk space. PLUS this desk has history.

 

It was actually a reporters desk for my local newspaper. When the original owner retired he took two desks with him, and when he passed his family sold one to me. It has the original key to lock up the drawers, burn marks on top from his cigarettes, and even little worn spots where his typewriter sat (where my typewriter now sits as I collect them).

 

This pic was taken the day I got the desk, so it is MUCH messier now that i've gotten all my nick nacks all over it