Tables

Walnut Writing Desk

This custom writing desk blends classic walnut with practical, modern details. A continuous brass line traces the shaped desktop and highlights the long-grain figure while keeping the surface clean and durable.

Dual drawers with walnut burl fronts and solid brass ring pulls add storage without visual bulk. Splayed legs and a stretcher base create rigidity and keep the profile light.

Construction Details

Built in our Seneca, South Carolina workshop, the desk reflects Nautilus Woodcraft’s focus on accuracy and longevity. Drawer faces are grain-matched, drawer boxes are solid hardwood, and slides are tuned for smooth travel. Edges are eased by hand and the hand-applied finish yields a protective satin sheen.

Scale and Purpose

Sized for a home office or study, the desk supports laptops and small peripherals while keeping the work area clear. Flush brass grommets provide cable pass-through and charging at the surface to reduce clutter.

Hardware and Layout

Material: Solid walnut with walnut burl drawer fronts
Finish: Hand-applied oil finish, satin sheen
Hardware: Solid brass ring pulls and flush power grommets
Distinctive Detail: Brass perimeter inlay with soft top corners

  • Flush brass power ports: Inlaid brass grommets with 110V outlet + USB-C/USB-A, set dead-flush to the top.
  • Discreet routing: Power cable runs inside the rear leg and exits near the floor for a clean look.
  • Placement: Rear quadrant of the top, out of sight from normal seating; finish-matched brass.
  • Made-to-Order Options

    This desk demonstrates the precise joinery and straightforward design behind every Nautilus Woodcraft project. Dimensions, inlay, hardware, and power options can be tailored to your room and workflow, or we can develop a new design to meet your needs.

    Walnut desk shown at an angle with brass perimeter inlay and brass ring pulls.
    Drawer interior showing hardwood box construction and Nautilus Woodcraft badge.
    Close view of two open desk drawers with walnut burl fronts and brass ring pulls.
    Close-up of a round brass power grommet set flush into the walnut desktop.