Dining Room Cases : Thos. Moser

The Laptop Desk takes its inspiration from Thomas Jefferson’s ingenious "lap desk," the portable writing desk upon which Jefferson drafted his own dream, the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson’s desk featured a hinged, slanted writing surface that cleverly opened above a storage compartment inside. We’ve adapted our desk to full size, ergonomically sound and supremely functional, all the while maintaining the timeless essence of our design aesthetic—a promise that this piece will appreciate through use even as your gadgets become obsolete.

Our Laptop Desk continues to be an inspired marriage of 18th-century form and 21st-century function. Its solid cherry case is joined at the corners by sharp dovetails. Brass-hinged leather-and-cherry hatch lids enclose your computer and assorted peripherals. Once your work is done, shut the doors and all equipment will be neatly stowed away.

The Laptop Desk is available in two versions: one for use with a desk chair and a tall/standing version for those who prefer to work vertically or while sitting on a stool. We built a customized rendition of this piece for Duckhorn Vineyards in California that dually serves as a desk for reception and transactions. As with most of our designs, we are happy to accommodate your unique requirements and singular dreams.

NEWLY REDESIGNED INTERIOR
We've redesigned the interior of this desk in response to the changing technology of office equipment. This allowed us to streamline some of the contsruction details and offer this desk at a lower price than the original version, without compromising functionality or craftsmanship. With these changes, the Laptop Desk is at once an impressive focal point and a workspace that encourages collaboration on a grand scale.