Josh is putting together a workspace. He writes, "I need a new desk for a small home office in my loft. I really like the Nelson Swag Leg Desk (shown above) and the Offi Wave desk (shown below) in Walnut. The desk will only need to hold a laptop and whatever I'm working on at the time.
Can anyone suggest a cabinet or credenza that would go well with either of these desks? I'm thinking of something that I can set a printer on top off with closed storage of cubbies to hold all of the paperwork and office accessories that I don't want out in the open."
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I second Janel's pick- The Sussex in white and the Nelson Swag would look great together!
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Luckily, vintage office furniture is usually fairly easy to find and affordable. I'd suggest a vintage Steelcase credenza in a cool color. I have a burnt orange metal one with walnut veneer top that would look great with the Nelson desk! I got it for $200 at a thrift store in Indianapolis. Even though it is heavy/hefty, it's one of my favorite pieces and I made sure to bring it to NYC with me.
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I find myself frequently lusting after the Nelson swag desk.
If you want to save a little dough, this West Elm credenza might go well with the swag:
http://www.westelm.com/online/store/SupportInfoOtherColors?partNumber=WE-PRODf289&storeId=17001&langId=-1&catalogId=17002&viewSetCode=E
For some reason, I have also long been enamored of these West Elm acorn/white pieces, but again I don't own one. I second the idea of a the used business furniture store.
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Ebay has 100's of beautiful vintage credenzas, most costing much less than new ones.
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the copenhagen office cabinet or office armoire from room and board might fulfill both purposes.
http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/collection.do?method=get&id=7721087&cat=49
http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/collection.do?method=get&id=377832&cat=40
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Tailor made to go along with the ESU (Eames Storage Unit). Reproductions available through Modernica or Modern Wood Works.
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My Nelson desk looks amazing next to a Blu Dot Modulicious lateral file (walnut / white drawers). (link here: http://www.designpublic.com/shop/blu-dot/7693). It holds a ton, fits a printer on top with plenty of room to spare, and looks modern without being too matchy. I searched for a long time before buying it, and I have to tell you--if you want a lateral file, this is the only way to go.
I previously purchased a refinished vintage file cabinet (sandblasted and painted with a white outer frame and colored drawers to match) and it just didn't work at all. It looked kitsch and like it was trying way too hard.
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Thanks for the input! I actually ended up going with the Wave desk in walnut. The Blu Dot Modulicious was a great idea! I almost bought a mid-century credenza, but thought it would be too much "look". I went with the Modulicious 3. It has the four cubbies. I did the walnut frame and slate, red and two ivory door panels. It looks incredible with the desk! It's a beautiful piece of furniture and pictures online don't do it justice. I also got the 2 pack of Blu Dot "Wonder Wall" shelves. They look great above the desk. I'm loving the overall look of the room. It came out very sophisticated. Now I just have to wait for my "Flor" tiles to come in and my West Elm "T" desk chair.
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