Bush Fairview L-Desk, Black

Desk Jockey Al writes:

Another one from the Bush brand. The Bush Fairview L-Desk, Black, costs $300- that's $230 less than their previous entry, the Bush Venture Corner Solution Desk. take a good look at this desk, people: this is a pretty solid entry. This is how it should be done. It's got a nice look; attractive but not fancy. Two colors for some decent contrast. The drawers have good handles, and I'm not sure what you call those raised inner borders, but I like 'em. There you can also see a combination mouse and keyboard shelf to keep the surface of the desk clean- apparently that's also a pencil drawer that's converted into said shelf by flipping down one section of the wall. For once I can see nothing here I'd really take issue with.

Desk Jockey Daniel writes:

Normally I'm not too crazy about L-desks, but this one has a Wild West feel to it which beneficially overpowers the otherwise droll shape and surface. Just look at those drawers and that cabinet! It's like I'm storing my iPod charger in a cast iron vault. That part, I like. The top however is just so flat, not so much as a mesa or a tumbleweed or even a dehydrated cow skull in sight. The desolation is quietly horrifying.

Machismo

DJAl: The black-and-brown contrast brings an earthy, primal sort of feeling to this desk: who cares about fancy cherry wood-colored stain or glass? Hell no: you want yours black. You've got your European hinges, your files are bursting to go, you're on a mission and God help whoever gets in your way. -8-

DJDaniel: This is the kind of desk you keep a shotgun in. Just a sawed-off one, though. The bottom part starts making a strong statement and then it's just literally sawed-off halfway up. A manly man needs some pie up high as well as some show down low. ...ew....you can pretend I didn't say that if you want... -6-

Timelessness

DJAl: This is as timeless as it gets, people. Well, maybe not really. It could do with a few more drawers and maybe a second tier, but hell, this thing will be passed from father to son to grandson, the numerous pen markings and etching on top not graffiti but battle scars. -8-

DJDaniel: I have to say, the elements of this desk are so tried and true that there's not much that could be lost in translation. Except the PC tower cabinet! Bam. Points off. That's how I roll. -7-

Verve

DJAl: This goes where the BVCSD didn't: it doesn't try a fancy name to boost up the verve. It uses wonderful two-tone color aesthetics, has those fancy doo-dads on the drawers, and an intricate pencil drawer for a hint of complexity. -5-

DJDaniel: I must agree with DJAl, there's an appealing solidarity to this desk which merits a tip of my Winchester. Saddle up, paper-pusher. -6-

FINAL RATING = 6.7/10

A fair view indeed, in front and behind.