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Hope’s Desk

Front view of the desk. The two outer trays are mounted onto solid aluminum posts, allowing them to pivot out towards the user.

Each of the three drawers is curved, beveled, and joined with hand-cut half-blind dovetails. The drawer fronts and desk face were cut from a single board, which was then resawn, laminated, pressed, and shaped. The drawer pulls are carved into the drawer fronts.

The desk was designed around a crescent shape, the thought being to place everything within arm's reach. Jewelry-making requires concentration and a focused eye; therefore, the outer work surfaces pivot in toward the center, making the furthest reaches of this seven-foot desk within immediate grasp.

One of the original specifications for the desk was that it have storage for two dozen purpose-made boxes. Each of the eight spaces have slots for three small, hanging boxes.


This light, elegant desk was built for a jeweler. It is constructed from cherry, lacquered ash, maple, and aircraft-grade aluminum, and is built in such a way as to allow the user to disassemble and move the entire piece with ease.

Dimensions: 75″W x 40″H x 18″D
Materials: Solid Cherry, Cherry Veneer, Lacquered Ash, Maple, Aircraft-Grade Aluminum
Finish: Finished with Catalyzed Lacquer and Natural Beeswax

Photos by Allison Seeman.

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