Powell Furniture Calypso Desk, Wood with Multi Color Accents, , 46.75 x 37 x 23.13

I needed a desk quickly for a new work from home job I just started. I could not fit all the equipment sent by my employer on any of the furniture I own, so I looked for a desk that can fit a laptop plus two 22 inch monitors, while not taking up too much space in the apartment. I focused on looking for real wood furniture and something that would not clash with my boho style and turquoise furniture. And so I found this beauty with 2 levels and reclaimed looking wood. I’m sure it can also go with farmhouse shabby chic and rustic modern styles of decor pretty easily as well. The assembly was not bad… actually the hardest part for me was pushing the giant box from my patio into my place, because it was heavy. I ended up unwrapping everything right there by the door. I was pretty impressed how securely everything inside was packages, with a ton of packing tape, styrofoam and more boxes to fill in the empty spaces. The styrofoam & cardboard have gone to be recycled, btw. The assembly was straightforward, and you just need to attach the steam punk looking legs and the u-shape piece that secures bottom of the legs together. The iron drawer pulls come already attached and there are also extra pieces to secure the desk to the wall, which I skipped. Just FYI, there are no predrilled holes for the 2 pointy screws that secure the sides of the leg to the wood. They are sharp enough to make their own holes with use of a plain ole Phillips screw. Unfortunately, I did notice a ding on one of the side drawers, upon unwrapping the pieces. It would be a big deal if the wood were cracked, but it is not, and since it is reclaimed looking wood, it’s not perfect to begin with… so I will just color match some acrylic art paint (it’s cheap and I own a ton) to dot on the spot. You can probably use a sharpie or nail polish if you have the correct color, but paint is best. It’s reclaimed wood… no one will know. Most importantly this desk is sturdy enough to hold up and fit all of my home office equipment. I have the 2 large monitors on the top level, and use the laptop on the main level, with additional room for a mouse pad on one side, and a notebook on the other... Maybe there is even room for a lamp and a small plant. This 2 level style is also better than a long desk or an l-shape corner desk in that I can view all of my monitors at once without having to turn my head. I think this is perfect!! If you have a small space like me, and need to make a home office I suggest measuring your equipment and your space to see what will work for you. This is a great option to not take up as much space, and plus it’s cuuuuuute!

Everyone loves this. Totally not a typical looking desk. Well made and maintains great.

I got a few pieces of calypso furniture to set a new mood in my office. I find the color blends and tarnished look to communicate that you’re the cool, classy and very unpretentious type. The assembly was easier than I imagined. The back of these pieces are matte black, as they are intended to be pushed against a wall. I waited a few months before reviewing, so I could truly use the desk. The thing hold up well and gets 9/10 score from me. I can definitely say I’m happy with it.

The color of this desk is what first caught my eye. It took a little over an hour to put it together, which is basically just attaching the legs. It was interesting because at one point you have to screw tiny screws directly into the wood without any pre-existing hole there- which kind of shows you that it’s not the strongest material wood if you can do this with your own bare strength. Also some of the larger holes didn’t lineup well, so you had to hold them together while tightening the screws to make them stay. You’ll probably want another person to help you, just at least someone to complain to while putting it together, but also because afterwards you have to flip it completely over to stand it right side up, and it’s pretty heavy duty. The wood is very rough and not smooth, so you probably want to be careful not to scrape your hand against it. There was also a sticker in the main drawer that once peeled off, removed some of the paint. That’s a really dumb design flaw, but whatever, it'll be covered by papers and stuff. All in all, I’m happy with the purchase, and love the amount of legroom because I’m someone who’s over 6 feet tall. Excited to get a lot of creative work done at this unique desk!

The directions are a little unclear. Assembly took a bit longer than we thought it should. The desk is blues/greens/a little white. It's a bit rough and splintery, but we put a giant green mousepad on top and that helps. It's a beautiful desk!

Love this desk! Beautifully packaged so it did not get damaged in shipping. Comes completely assembled except for the legs. Took about 20 mins to put together. Was a little worried that coloring might be too bright/garish, but it is very natural/muted blue/green palette.

It's an attractive desk and the pics in the ad page serve it justice, but as you know, with a lower price comes a cheaper construction and this is about as cheap as it comes. I sure wouldn't put the miss's up on it 😂

Overall, this is a GREAT desk. Assembly is quick. Colors and drawer pulls are artsy and different. I may end up putting a clear coat over the surface of the desktop (or buying a jumbo mouse pad) because the surface is textured and scratchy to me when I rest my arm down to use the mouse. But even with that said, I would absolutely buy this desk again and recommend it to others. Enjoy