Ameriwood Home Parsons Desk, White
$85.00
- Finish: White
- Material: Particle Board, Paper Laminate
- Application: Home Office
- Design: Rectangular Desk
- Assembly Required: Yes
$85.00
Nerfball6 –
Just like the title says, great for my small guestroom. Went together super easy. Nice and solid. Good price.
Chris Muha –
This assembled easily, just about as I expected from this brand based on my previous purchase experience. However, the glue was frustrating but easy enough to apply. As for quality, the quality of the desk gets the job done but it takes damage way easier and way more than I expected. It had a couple dings right out of the box (nothing surprising, this happens with a lot of things). In addition to that, it could not even be moved on VCT flooring without taking massive scratches to the surface. I will also say if you are not one hundred percent straight at pulling out the desk drawer, it just will not budge. It is overall a bit wobbly, wobblier than it should be but acceptable considering how it assembles. It is definitely the size I was looking for, it goes well in smaller spaces and is good to add an extension of sorts to another desk. If you are looking for easily assembly and something affordable to get you through whatever time you plan on using this for, it appears to me that it will last. You will save a buck, and it is something I did not regret and consider it worth it for my needs.
cwhett –
Parsons Desk with Drawer – purchased 6/5/16:
SHORT VERSION: This is a really good deal for a desk that looks this nice. I have bought two of these and would recommend them. Nice looking color and faux grain, easy to build, and strong enough to be a desk (but not a ladder).
Pros:
+Price – I was going to build a desk from materials but this cheaper than buying the wood alone, much less the drawer.
+Style – Looks great
+Easy to build – seriously anyone with functioning hands can do this one.
+Not real wood – no need to worry about water rings from cups!
Cons (I am being really nit picky here):
-Drawer – the drawer doesn’t fully extend so you have to dig around in there if stuff is in the back.
-Edges – the edges of the table top are kinda sharp on your forearms. I just rubbed it with some sandpaper to fix that.
VERDICT:
Buy it, it is really cheap and good quality. I would buy it again in a heartbeat.
FULL REVIEW:
Looks (5/5):
The finish is well represented in the photos. It is a laminate covering over particle board (and laminated wood on the legs).
Function (4/5):
This desk does exactly what you want. It holds your computer off of the floor. The proportions are good and it is fairly sturdy. When assembled properly, there is a small amount of glue on the pegs which help to keep things together. See assembly section for more details. It ends up not being too loose or wobbly, and feels reliable. I wouldn’t stand on it though…
The drawer is a small drawer, which is fine, except it doesn’t fully extend beyond the end of the table. This means that you will have to dig around in the back of the drawer underneath the table top to get things if they are back there. This is a very cheap desk, so I am not removing a star for this, but worth noting. My macbook pro 13″ (late 2013) fits inside of the drawer and can be inserted and removed with a small amount of clearance – really small. If you have a larger laptop you might not be able to do it. A keyboard and mouse would be no problem to tuck away, though.
Assembly (5/5):
Assembly takes about 20 – 25 minutes if you aren’t working at a feverish pace. The steps are very easy, all told 5 diagrams on the manual. You basically just put glue on the dowel pins (4 of those), stick them in the ends of the legs, and then put two bolts with lockwashers and washers into the legs through the table sides. Very easy. It is actually pleasing to see that they include the glue, as a lot of furniture doesn’t even think to require glue, and it is hugely important. The glue comes in a small squeeze tube and it makes it easy to apply.
mtw –
Okay this desk is nice. If you are simple! Don’t need anything fancy but just standard and looks nice then get this. The desk is easy to put together. 4 legs, 4 screws! The drawer is small but fits enough for a simple person that doesn’t need every nick nack in the drawer. I fit my note book in it my voicemail book and my work schedule easily. Very simple clean white desk. It’s very sturdy if assembled properly. I have had no issues. In addition to my desk I ordered a glass top from ikea for $30 so the top of my desk stays in perfect condition and doesn’t scratch the paint.
#simplelife #sinplethings May be cheap but if you take care of it it will last for a long time!!
Linda Holder –
Los materiales son sencillos, no creo que sea muy resistente para darle un uso rudo, las patas se sienten super ligeras, pero el armado en general es muy fácil y una vez armado se siente ya solido, llego perfectamente empacado sin ningún detalle en la pintura el cajon que tiene es muy practico, mientras se use con cuidado es una excelente inversion, buena calidad por el precio.
Ricardo –
Perfect little desk with drawer. Looks so modern. Little wobbly but once you put stuff inside and on top it doesn’t move. Perfect for small space. Quality is good.
KDel –
Is this the solidest, sturdiest desk EVAR? No. It’s under $50 for crying out loud.
However, it’s still a good value. It’s got clean lines, it’s roomy enough for my needs (laptop, second monitor, keyboard and notepad) but doesn’t take up unnecessary room, and it was a snap to put together (took me all of 20 minutes, tops.) The drawer came assembled, which was a huge help both in terms of assembly time and sanity. The drawer runs very smoothly as well.
It does wobble ever so slightly, which could be attributable to one or a couple of factors: 1) I didn’t go crazy tightening the screws – I have had some bad luck in the past with this, so I tend to be a little over-cautious; 2) I have this sitting on carpet, and it’s not a heavy piece of furniture (which I rather prefer since I would be the one moving it.) However, since I’m not going to be overloading it with stuff, or leaning on it, I can’t imagine this will be a huge concern. It’s definitely sturdier, and better looking, than something you’d get at Wal-Mart for the same (or higher) price point. Since I’m not sure why it wobbles, I don’t feel comfortable docking a star, at least not at this price. If I’d spent 2 or 3 times what I paid, I’d definitely rate it differently.
Ethan Allen, it is not. But, if you need a small desk and you like the look of this one, I’d recommend it.
Ricardo –
Esta mesita esta excelente para el trabajo en “Home Office”. De tamaño compacto, pero suficiente para trabajar, con espacio para la laptop y cosas indispensables. Me parecio ideal para mi departamento que es pequeño y pude ponerla en un espacio chico sin problemas. Trabajo muy agusto, tiene su cajoncito, el color esta ideal (negro).
Es un poco fragil, no es para uso rudo, pero es adecuada para un uso “normal” como escritorio en casa. La madera es aglomerado, pero esta muy bien acabado la cubierta. Me llego sin ningún defecto. Se arma muy facil, solo es cuestión de atornillar las patas, y queda lista en cuestión de minutos.
Me encanto. Es buena, bonita y barata. (AH! y me llego sur rápido en menos de 24 horas!).