H2O
EXECUTIVE DESK
Claire Bataille/Paul Ibens
Bulo
DESCRIPTION
We agonized a lot about what features we'd include
with the perfect desk.
THE
TOP
The top should be large. This one is large enough to keep all the computer
equipment off to the side. It is natural wood (here this is a European
wood called Hornbeam which is like maple). The top is 2-1/2" thick. It's
height adjusts a few inches. Why is this important. Well, when you sit
in an ergonomic chair, your feet should always be on the ground. And your
arms should be above the keyboard. Sometimes it helps; being able to easily
adjust the desk height can complete the equation.
TASK
LIGHT
In
order to see a computer screen and still work at your workstation, you
should have task lights that you can adjust. This one is a very very simple
Luceplan Costanza light fixture designed by Paolo Rizzatto in 1986. The
body of the light is aluminum; the folding shade is white; it takes a
150 watt bulb. The top comes with grommet/light supports at two locations
so you can put it where you like. that the fixture will fit into.
We think it is important to get rid of the birds nest of wires that attach the computer components to each other and to the outlets. Here the solution is two fold: there is a raceway under the desktop which is easily accessible. You can hide the power cords in it to get them out of the way. The other part is to get the cords from the outlet wherever it is to the raceway. Bulo has a removable cover for that; put it where you need it.
The storage problem is always a big problem; you can never have enough files, and this pedestal is one of the nicest least prosaic ones we've found. You get one box file and one file drawer; and it matches the rest of the piece. It's also on casters so you can move it around. The outside of the unit is dark grey; the drawer fronts are aluminum laminate, and the unit is lockable.
THE
PRICE
Worksurface
List Price $4405
Your Price $3900
Light
List Price$460
Your Price $400
Wiresnake
List Price $160
Your Price $135
Pedestal
List Price $924
Your Price $800
Delivery
is additional
