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Altra™ Astute Compact Desk, Espresso
Altra™ Astute Compact Desk, Espresso

Altra™ Astute Compact Desk, Espresso

Altra™ Astute Compact Desk, Espresso
3.5 stars
( 128 reviews)
Price:
$179.99
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  • Item: 769353
  • Model: 9148096
179.99Solid wood and wood veneer on most parts, in an attractive Espresso finishDesk features a pull out keyboard drawer, two box drawers for small item storage with one file drawer to accomodate legal or letter sized documents30"H x 47-3/8"W x 23-5/8"DAltra™ Astute Compact Desk, Espressohttp://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0417752_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0417754_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0417752_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0417754_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0417752http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0284214_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0284214_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0284214http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0417754http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0417753_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0417753_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0417753/Altra-Astute-Compact-Desk-Espresso/product_769353Altra™ Astute Compact Desk, Espresso3.5128

  • Solid wood and wood veneer on most parts, in an attractive Espresso finish
  • Desk features a pull out keyboard drawer, two box drawers for small item storage with one file drawer to accomodate legal or letter sized documents
  • 30"H x 47-3/8"W x 23-5/8"D
  • Finished modesty panel
  • Ample work surface for computer and papers
  • 1-year manufacturer limited

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Assembly Required Yes
Desk Top Depth 23-5/8"
Desk Top Width 47-3/8"
Desk Top Height 30"
Desk Top Finish Espresso
Storage Cubicles No
Construction Material Solid Wood/ Veneer
Warranty 1-year mfr.limited
Accessory Shelf No
Monitor Shelf No
Keyboard Shelf Yes
Desk Top Finish Shading Dark
Desk Frame Construction Solid Wood/ Veneer
Desk Top Construction Solid Wood/ Veneer
Dimensions (H x W x D) 30" x 47-3/8" x 23-5/8"
Desk Finished On All Sides No
# of Pencil Drawers 2
Wire Management No
No. of File Drawers 1
Technology Friendly Features None

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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Altra™ Astute Compact Desk, Espresso
 
3.3

(based on 128 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (21)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (51)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (21)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (14)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (21)

66%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Attractive (106)
  • Smooth writing surface (68)
  • Sturdy construction (58)
  • Space saver (57)
  • Easy to assemble (48)

Cons

  • Drawers don't line up (43)
  • Difficult setup (41)
  • Drawer catches (34)
  • Flimsy construction (31)
  • Lacks drawer security (23)

Best Uses

  • Smaller offices (89)
  • Bedroom (52)
  • Lobby (10)
  • Everyday use (6)
  • Home office (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Midrange shopper (71), Budget shopper (50)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (106), Business (18)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (8)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Just what I was looking for

Great price, very sturdy, beautiful color, I wanted something to save space and be nice enough to keep in living room. The two top drawers are a lil smaller than I expected, and...Read complete review

Great price, very sturdy, beautiful color, I wanted something to save space and be nice enough to keep in living room. The two top drawers are a lil smaller than I expected, and the bottom drawer does not open and close smoothly, it did when we first put it together but we dont know what we did or how to fix it. Otherwise great [...]

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

fair quality

I put this desk in my back room, it was the only small desk I could find that exactly matched the color of my card table, using it for a laptop area and for ...Read complete review

I put this desk in my back room, it was the only small desk I could find that exactly matched the color of my card table, using it for a laptop area and for bill paying. Not the best quality, had one glob of stuff-some type of fake wood composit,on the leg but I took a cabinet staining marker and now you can barely notice it. It will do for now.

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1/10/2010

(10 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Piece of [*]!!!

By IHATETHISDESK

from SOMEWHEREVILLE

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Attractive Design

Cons

  • Difficult To Assemble
  • Drawer Catches
  • Drawers Don't Line Up
  • Flimsy Construction
  • Lacks Drawer Security

Best Uses

    Comments about Altra™ Astute Compact Desk, Espresso:

    This desk has been nothing but garbage since I took it out of the box. For close to $200, I would expect a little better quality. None of the drawers line up correctly so they don't slide smoothly. The bottom file drawer actually snapped and broke while I was trying to line it up into the rails. Save your money and buy a real desk. I'm getting ready to set mine on fire right now!

    • Primary use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (10 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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    11/3/2009

    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    VERY DISSAPPOINTING

    By NONE

    from SYRACUSE, NY

    About Me Midrange Shopper

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • NOT HAPPY WITH IT

    Cons

    • DRAWER RAILS BENT
    • LEGS CRACKED

    Best Uses

    • Childs desk

    Comments about Altra™ Astute Compact Desk, Espresso:

    THIS WAS THE SECOND ONE WE GOT. THE FIRST ONE HAD CRACKS DOWN THE LEGS AND THE KEYBOARD RAILS WERE BENT SO WE WERE SHIPPED A REPLACEMENT WHICH ALSO HAD FLAWS BUT WE KEPT IT AS IT WAS NOT AS BAD AS THE FIRST ONE AND WE NEED THE DESK.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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    4/28/2009

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    fair quality

    By TK

    from Michigan

    About Me Midrange Shopper

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Easy To Move
    • Smooth Writing Surface
    • Space Saver

    Cons

    • Difficult To Assemble
    • Drawers Don't Line Up
    • Flaws in the

    Best Uses

    • Smaller Offices

    Comments about Altra™ Astute Compact Desk, Espresso:

    I put this desk in my back room, it was the only small desk I could find that exactly matched the color of my card table, using it for a laptop area and for bill paying. Not the best quality, had one glob of stuff-some type of fake wood composit,on the leg but I took a cabinet staining marker and now you can barely notice it. It will do for now.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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    5/29/2009

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Just what I was looking for

    By Lani Bo Bani

    from Manhattan, KS

    About Me Budget Shopper

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Easy To Assemble
    • Easy To Clean
    • Easy To Move
    • Smooth Writing Surface
    • Space Saver
    • Sturdy Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Altra™ Astute Compact Desk, Espresso:

        Great price, very sturdy, beautiful color, I wanted something to save space and be nice enough to keep in living room. The two top drawers are a lil smaller than I expected, and the bottom drawer does not open and close smoothly, it did when we first put it together but we dont know what we did or how to fix it. Otherwise great [...]

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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        10/22/2009

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        3.0

        Damaged Parts Disappointing

        By Y

        from Mt. Laurel, NJ

        About Me Midrange Shopper

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Attractive Design
        • Easy To Assemble
        • Easy To Clean
        • Smooth Writing Surface
        • Sturdy Construction

        Cons

        • Drawer Catches
        • Parts were damaged

        Best Uses

        • Bedroom
        • Smaller Offices

        Comments about Altra™ Astute Compact Desk, Espresso:

        Overall the desk appeared exactly as it did online. Still during assembly (half-way through) two parts were damaged. It was more of a hassle to disassemble and return the item than to continue and try to mask the damage. As such, I continued assembly. The drawer does not stay closed and the damaged piece is still visible. So I am not completely happy.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        1/19/2011

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        drawer issues

        By Ruth in Baltimore

        from Baltimore,MD

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Attractive Design
        • Easy To Clean
        • Smooth Writing Surface

        Cons

        • Drawers Don't Line Up

        Best Uses

        • Smaller Offices

        Comments about Altra™ Astute Compact Desk, Espresso:

        I love the design of this product. It is a nice desk but the drawers do not line up properly. I am unable to use the bottom drawer,period. I am disappointed I have bought several DIY products over the years and this is the first time I have ever had this type of problem. I found the assembly somewhat difficult but not any more so than other similar products. Just need patience and time.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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