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The Austen Writing Desk

Quarter-Sawn White Oak 3-Drawer Writing Desk
Featuring a beautiful breadboard top secured with brass pins, this desk is a masterclass in craftsmanship. The drawer fronts, made from coved White Oak with fluted detailing, add a touch of elegance. The stunning, book-matched White Oak top showcases the natural beauty of the wood, while the tapered legs provide a refined, modern twist on traditional design. Handcrafted drawer slides complete this exquisite piece, blending functionality with timeless beauty.

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Donald Mee

Donald Mee

Still Furniture Studio

Indianapolis, IN
Member since: 2013
4.8
13 Maker Reviews
  • Long-time member

    A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.

  • Fast shipper

    Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.

  • Great service

    This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.

Donald Mee crafts exquisite, handmade furniture using the finest quality materials, often incorporating rare and hard-to-find wood species. Each piece is designed to be timeless, complementing any decor while offering lasting beauty. Built to be cherished for generations, these stunning works of art become the focal point of any room, showcasing unmatched craftsmanship and elegance.

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    Garald Deakins

    For Industrial Inspired Bar Stool
    4.3

    Excellent communication and follow-up by Donald and Rebekah from start to finish. Timely response on all questions and they provided thoughtful options to all our questions throughout the process. Communication with the shipper leaves room for improvement. Shipping is taking longer than expected, and have yet to receive response from them regarding tracking info. Anticipate we will be pleased with the final product when they arrive. No hesitation recommending Donald Mee Designs for your custom project.

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    Edward Morales

    For Industrial Inspired Bar Stool
    5.0

    Unfortunately, I never got around to posting a review of the stools I ordered from Donald a few years back -- Sorry Donald!

    The stools are beautiful and I have received countless compliments about them from people that have seen them. The are surprisingly comfortable too as we got the "scooped" out. Love these stool!

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    Mel Thompson

    For Walnut Slab Dining Table
    5.0

    We hired Donald to build an 8 foot custom live edge Walnut bar height table for our new office space in San Francisco. His communication was superb and he kept me updated on the project from start to finish. I sent him a few examples of what we had in mind and he even sent me photos of raw slabs from the lumber yard for us to pick from and custom sketched different table legs for us. Long story short, Donald was a pleasure to work with and our new table is definitely the highlight of our office and everyone's favorite piece. I've already been asked for his contact information from 3 of my coworkers! I highly recommend him. Thanks, Donald!

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    David McAllister

    For Dining Table
    4.8

    Donald was great in communicating about the design process and throughout the build. He delivered a unique work of art that is well-designed, well-engineered, and functional. I am sure I will be a repeat customer!

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    Maryann Alexander

    For Spalted Maple And Steel Coffee Table
    4.8

    Being that this is the first time I ordered a custome piece of furniture over the Internet was very nurvous. Rebekah at Donald Mee Designs spent a lot of time communicating with me to keep me calm. She sent pictures and helped me decide on slab and design. I had one day available to deliver the pieces and she was able to have them delivered on that day. Rebekah stayed in communication with me till I had confirmation of delivery time. The tables were delivered and we absolutely love them. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars on value is that I'm inexperienced on the cost of custom furniture. I paid a lot more than I expected but love the tables so much that I think it was worth it. These two pieces will now be the center pieces of our living room. I would definitely recommend working with Donald Mee and will again myself if the need arises.

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