Information On Parsons Desks
A Parsons desk is a mid-century modern design desk. It was created by students in the 1930’s in Paris who were challenged to invent a table that looked good with any finish. There is no superfluous decoration on the Parsons desk other than the finish that is used on it. It could be finished with a black lacquer or any type of wood finish or even a white lacquer finish even.
A Parsons desk can be used for purposes other than a student’s desk. It can be used in the hallway as a console to hold ornaments and other items. It can be used as a dining room buffet even. Also, it can be used as a media center. You will find the Parsons desk to be rather versatile.
If you use a Parsons Desk for a beauty “station” in the bedroom there are two drawers in the desk where you can store cosmetics and related tools in. This makes a nice cosmetic console to apply makeup for when you are going out. A modern bedroom would be a great way to implement a Parsons desk.
You can add wicker baskets that are already in pull-out racks to make a sort-of dresser. Match the wicker pull out baskets to the finish on the Parsons desk to make it look the very best. Maybe you may even want to use it for a desk if that is what you were looking for.
If you just want to have something simple to hold a special ornament somewhere in the house, such as in an office or hallway, the Parsons desk would be a great desk to hold the ornament as there is no other ornamentation other than the simple wood work on the desk. Your eye won’t be drawn away unnecessarily from the ornament that you want to place in the house. There is no extra ornamentation on the desk, so it would be great just to hold knick-knacks that you would want many to see.
You may be able to find a Parsons desk at a local store. However, the internet is probably a better way to shop because of the vast selection. Check around several shops online for Parsons Desks and compare prices. See if you can find agreeable shipping and purchase price online. Sometimes you can get one with free shipping if you buy over a certain price at a web store.
Tony McGuigano is the owner of the Parsons Desk website, as well as a website called Best Toilets.
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