

As someone who loves simple, clean, eco-modern design, I am always on the look out for innovative and straightforward solutions for the home. And because I am planning a move in the next few months, I have begun my search for the perfect “home office” set up.
I believe I have found a great eco-alternative to the mass-produced, difficult to assemble standard for any home, small office and in house workspace.
Legaré Office Furniture
Legaré Furniture has created evolutionary furniture, which is reversible, modular, requires no tools to assemble, and uses FSC-certified Baltic Birch hardwoods. Their collection can be assembled and re-assembled without using hardware, tools or adhesives; in its broken-down state, it occupies minimal space for ease of moving and shipping. Legaré has taken care to design efficiently and utilize 99% of the raw materials, there is virtually no waste in the production of Legare’s desks, book cases or media systems.
Not bad, right? The design comes flat packed, and the instructions really do make for easy assembly. Plus, it’s a pretty intuitive design. In just three minutes or less, (without tools, screws, or bolts) individual components lock together. They’re designed to avoid any wobbling or hanging that you might imagine from apiece put together in such a way. In addition, because each desk piece is the same on the top and bottom, you are free to orientate the desk as you wish, with the curves or optional peninsula piece on either side.
Legaré 60” Straight Desk
Featuring recessed shelving under the work surface, which offers tons of leg room and more freedom of movement than many other desks. The Legaré also features a versatile, asymmetric design, which allows for left, or right hand configuration. The Straight desk is also available in three different sizes – 36″, 48″ and 60″.
With a price tag of $299.00 at CSN Office, that’s a steal considering it will last a long, long time. Plus, CSN Office offers FREE shipping. Purchase product HERE.
Legaré Straight Desk Summary Review:
Pros:
- Attractive design
- Eco-friendly
- Easy setup
- Quality construction
- Easy to move
- Plywood furniture has greater potential to outlast solid wood furniture
- Certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
Cons:
- Although I’m a fan of the espresso color, I would love to see a darker almost black brown
Lagare’s 59″ x 31″ Bookcase
This wooden bookcase comes with four 24-inch-wide shelves and eight position options, spaced 6-3/8 inches apart, for easy customizing or adding extra shelves. Four cutouts in back provide concealed cable management. The bookcase requires only two minutes to assemble and a few seconds to disassemble. CSN Office has a great deal on this bookcase, $245.00 and also ships for FREE. Purchase product HERE.
Legaré Bookcase Summary Review:
Pros:
- Eco-friendly materials
- Easy to ship
- Easy to assemble and move
- Certified by the Forest Stewardship Council
- Includes 4, 24-inch adjustable shelves with 8 position options and concealed cable management
- Tool-free assembly
- Disassembles in seconds for flat storage or transport
Cons:
- In my opinion, none
I hope you found this review helpful. Head on over to CSN Office and purchase your favorite home office combo. Remember, they offer FREE shipping.
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Gene Sams 01.20.09 at 9:28 am
The bottom picture shows shelves on the desk in addition to the bookcase but the discriptions don’t include it. How do I add it and what is the cost?
Kristen Banker 01.20.09 at 9:39 am
That is the Legaré Straight Hutch. It’s a piece you can add to the Legaré desk. Here is a link: Price tag is $109 http://www.amazon.com/Legar%C3%A9-Straight-espresso-finish-veneer/dp/B001AXP0PQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1232462152&sr=1-6
Stephanie Woods 01.28.09 at 9:49 pm
Kristen-
Great article! I’m surprised you don’t have our new Legare Sustainable line listed…. it’s 100% bamboo! I can send you the information on it, if you’d like….
Stephanie