Desks from the massif of a tree
Nowadays, furniture made from natural materials is especially valuable, since synthetic materials are often used in modern production. Today we will talk about high-quality desks made of solid wood. Such interior items have a number of significant advantages that make them the most relevant and popular.
Advantages and disadvantages
Desk can be found in almost every home. This useful piece of furniture can be used not only by adults, but also by young users, since it is much more convenient to do homework or do drawing on such a product.
This necessary model can be made of different materials, but the leading position in the market is still occupied by beautiful and eco-friendly instances of natural wood. Why do consumers love them so much?
To understand this issue, it is necessary to examine in detail all the advantages of such furniture:
- First of all, it is worth noting that desks made of solid wood are very durable. This is explained by the fact that such a material has a solid structure, which is distinguished by its density and reliability, especially when compared with glued or compressed variants.
- Also, natural wooden tables can boast a long service life. Often, such furniture is used as a real family talisman, passing from generation to generation. In solid wood products, detachment of edges or films, as well as deformations caused by time, are excluded.
- Natural wood is rightfully recognized as the most environmentally friendly and safe for health material. Even in the most adverse conditions, it does not emit dangerous and harmful substances, so these tables can be safely placed in any rooms (both adults and children).
- Also, natural wood is warm. You can verify this very simply: touch this material and you will understand everything. This quality may seem insignificant, but one cannot but agree that working at a table with a warm surface is much more pleasant and comfortable.
- One of the most significant advantages of solid wood tables is their aesthetic and sturdy appearance. With the help of such a piece of furniture, you can radically change the style and mood of the interior, giving it a warm touch of home comfort, to which many people aspire.
Despite the large number of positive qualities, solid wood furniture has its drawbacks.
How significant they are - each consumer decides for himself:
- Products from this good and noble material are very heavy, so you can not talk about their mobility. In order to rearrange a high-quality wooden table to another place, you will have to make a lot of effort. In addition, the process can cause damage to the flooring.
- Another significant disadvantage of wooden structures is their high cost. It is because of her that many buyers refuse from such purchases, because they simply cannot afford to purchase a model from solid wood.
- Also, such natural furniture requires regular maintenance, which is not recommended to be neglected, otherwise it will lose its attractive appearance.For many users, this fact is a significant disadvantage.
Kinds
First of all, all models of wooden desks can be conditionally divided according to their main purpose:
For the office
As a rule, wooden furniture in this category is characterized by massive dimensions and has thick countertops. The design of desks designed for offices, are as comfortable as possible. As a rule, they contain additional drawers at hand.
The length of the table top of such a good model can be 2 m, so all the components of such furniture are located at a considerable distance from each other. The basis of cabinet products most often includes beech, oak, cherry or walnut.
Office
Office wooden tables have a more simple and concise design. They may have different shapes and designs, but you will not find bright decorative details or elements emphasizing the status of the furniture.
In high-quality office furniture, all the necessary details should be as close as possible to each other, so that in the process of work, the user can quickly get to the necessary items without being distracted from the workflow.Many office desks have convenient drawers, characterized by large capacity. They can store important papers, folders and magazines.
In the production of office models used cheaper wood. The most popular option is an inexpensive, but wear-resistant and durable pine. Also there are combined tables, in which there are small inserts of metal.
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School
High-quality desks for the student must be selected especially carefully. They should be ideally suited to the growth of the young user, as well as his age and, of course, taste preferences. It is not recommended to buy for schoolchildren too massive and large-sized structures. Instead of this option, it is better to purchase a not too large, but functional table with a drawer, drawers or niches.
The most common is a compact single-bed table having a tabletop of medium width. Doing homework for such furniture is very convenient, since all the necessary accessories will always be at hand or in the nightstand on the right or left side of the tabletop.
For the bedroom
Desk can also be put in the bedroom. For such conditions, it is better to purchase more accurate and sophisticated models that will not weigh down the cozy interior, and make it too “business”.
Separately, it is worth to highlight such written constructions as:
- Console table. This design has a compact size, so you can safely buy for small rooms. However, this furniture will fit a small number of items. This can be a telephone, a notebook and pens / pencils. Thanks to its miniature dimensions, the console table will look great in a narrow hallway.
- Desk bureau. Such furniture has an attractive appearance. It belongs to the era of classicism, and from its design and breathes pleasant notes of bygone times. The desk bureau is small, but very functional. It may contain drawers, shelves and folding structures.
Forms
Classic desks have a rectangular shape. On the tabletop of a similar structure it is very convenient to write and work.
There are also corner desks.Such furniture should be located in one of the free corners of the room. Corner table will help save space in the home, as it will occupy previously unused space.
Slightly less common U-shaped and L-shaped structures. These tables are more expensive, but, as a rule, are more spacious and roomy.
Dimensions
Choosing a suitable desk, it is necessary to consider its dimensions.
Let us consider in detail what parameters modern options have:
- The length of a wooden desk can be different, but the optimal indicator is 1-2 meters.
- School, office or office copy can be purchased with dimensions of 1x1 m or 1.2x0.8 m.
- The optimal height of the desk is 70 cm.
Materials
High-quality tables are made from the following wood species:
- Pine. Countertops made of natural pine are inexpensive, but they look very attractive. Material well processed during production is not afraid of temperature changes and humid air. In addition, pine does not cause allergic reactions. Choosing a desk from such an array, be sure to pay attention to its varnish coating: it should be of the highest quality.
- Ash. This is a solid, resilient and flexible wood, characterized by a pleasant golden hue. Tables of this material have a harmonious and attractive design.
- Beech - This is a good alternative to heavy oak. It is cheaper and has an original peach shade or a nice tea rose color. Many designers use old beech tables to compose beautiful interiors.
- Nut is very dense and heavy material. From it you can make a luxurious desk with openwork or carved details.
- Tables from birch They are not too expensive, but they are shock-resistant and hard, comparable to natural oak.
- The Red tree. Such furniture can be safely attributed to the exclusive. These tables serve for a very long time and for many years retain the original beauty.
- Models from oak are the most popular and popular. This solid material is notable for its durability, maximum rigidity and luxurious appearance. However, not every buyer can afford an oak table.
- Wearproof and beautiful grade is hevea. Furniture from this material is not afraid of high humidity in the room, as well as temperature leaps. It serves a very long time.The production of desks from the hevea is handled by Malaysian manufacturers.
- Wenge. This breed of tree in recent years has gained widespread popularity due to its unique shade. It is also not afraid of adverse external factors and is resistant to rotting, which speaks of its durability.
Today, many manufacturers offer more affordable products made from MDF and upholstered in hevea veneer.
Producing countries
Quality desks made of solid wood produced the following popular brands:
- Belarusian furniture brand "Pinskdrev".
- Romanian manufacturer Monte Cristo Mobili.
- Factory Versmissen (Netherlands).
- Italian brand Ferro RafFaello.
Also high-quality products from rattan, hevea, alder and walnut are produced by Malaysia and China.
Styles
Desks can be presented in a variety of stylistic directions:
- For a classic interior it is better to select low-key, but sturdy and elegant wooden tables. They can be decorated with unobtrusive carved elements, but you should not have too elegant items in such settings.
- Wooden furniture can look organic and in modern style. For example, in a progressive hi-tech direction, you can put concise products with glossy or matte surfaces in black and white.
- In a measured and calm Provencal The ensemble will harmoniously look inconspicuous natural tables with a pronounced structure of the tree. It is advisable to choose for such a situation models of light or pastel shades.
- In frilly and pompous ensembles (rococo, baroque, empire) Need to have luxury tables made of precious wood. Effectively will look models, complemented by gold or silver and large carved elements.
- For a concise style minimalism best fit plain desk, devoid of decorative equipment. The simpler the model will be, the better it will fit into the minimalist interior.
How to choose?
To select the writing tables from solid wood should be based on the following criteria:
- The quality of the material. It is recommended to contact proven and popular brands in order not to stumble upon low-quality or unnatural product. Before you buy, you must inspect the surface of the table.It should be in perfect condition.
- Quality designs. All fasteners and furniture components should be made as reliable as possible. No detail should creak or stagger.
- Modification of the table. Before buying a desk, you need to decide in advance on what particular components you want to see in the product. This will help avoid unnecessary and unnecessary spending.
- Design. The design of the wooden table should fit into the style and shade of the interior so that the ensemble will turn out harmonious and attractive.
Care rules
Furniture made of solid wood requires uncomplicated but obligatory care, without which it can lose its presentation:
- For the first couple of years it will be enough just to wipe the wooden table from time to time with a slightly damp soft cloth. But in any case, do not use aggressive chemical compounds. Even a soap solution will not benefit the material.
- After some time, furniture from solid wood will need treatment with special antiseptic impregnation. These funds are necessary so that the material does not crack, does not become covered with cracks and does not become a home for tree parasites.
Without proper care, natural furniture can change beyond recognition and completely lose its natural beauty.
Beautiful interiors
A light wooden table with a pronounced structure with side drawers will look harmonious in a room with light walls and a wooden floor covered with a neutral gray rug. Place a brown leather chair next to the table and complete the ensemble with a large tabletop vase and wrought-iron candlesticks.
A beautiful massive table with side drawers will look solid and attractive if it is placed against the background of light or pastel walls. For example, in a room with soft caramel decoration such furniture will look very organic. You can decorate such a situation with paintings with contrasting dark frames and a chrome desk lamp with a white shade.
Business carved tables made of dark solid wood look expensive and luxurious. In such lacquered models there can be pompous and highly prominent relief parts. Such furniture should be located in the same rich ensembles. For example, in a business office on the background of high wall cabinets from a dark array in the same luxurious design.To complete such an expensive ensemble can be a small brown sofa made of genuine leather and a large number of decorative details on the shelves of the cabinets.
A black, angular desk and the same dark wooden chair with a green soft seat will look organically in a bright room with a soft brown floor. Decorate such a simple ensemble with black book racks with decorative green details that will echo the upholstery of the chair and the lint-free floor carpet.
You will learn more about how to choose a written copy from an array of wood in the following video.