This is a very large piece of furniture that allows the computer keyboard to be used either while standing up or while setting on a stool. The doors fit back into side pockets when open.

A good wood worker can built this desk in a basic home workshop. Although it is large, it is simple to construct, and it even comes apart into two sections for ease in transporting. It is sized so that it will just go though interior door ways when apart.

The only challenge is making framed doors with loose central panels (like kitchen cabinet doors). A table or radial arm saw is needed to make the door frames. A router, preferably with a table, is most commonly used to shape the door frames and panels.

An armoire (sounds like: arm-war) is simply a French word for arms cabinet. They are usually large closet-like pieces with two tall doors now used to a suit of armor. Later they were used like a clothes closet. Many examples are very formal and ornate, but some American versions have simple, clean lines.

Recently the armoire has been adapted to hold televisions and other electronic equipment either in the living room or bedroom. These usually feature doors to hide the equipment when not in use. The armoires can be as big and solid as needed yet still be consistent with the earlier styles.

The exterior of the piece can be either in light or dark wood. The lines can be left simple or ornamentation can be added. You are free to suit your own tastes. You can even add an interior light.

If you are a person who wants stand to use the computer and then to neatly store your computer away, then this is the desk especially for you. The cost of the materials is about $1300.00 in good hardwood, if moderately fancy hardware is used. It is about 50 inches wide, 30 inches deep, and 80 inches tall.

State of the Design

This desk has not yet been built. If you are seriously interested in building it, please e-mail me about your interest. I can then adjust the dimensions to fit your exact needs.

Let me hear from you.