Mercury Row®
Marotta 42'' Desk
Mercury Row®
$229.99
Why We Love It:
- Attractive modern and stylish design with cross-leg trestle base
- Compact size that fits well in small spaces and studios
- Two drawers for convenient storage of essentials
- Sturdy construction with solid and manufactured wood
- Finished back allows placement anywhere in a room
- Easy to assemble and lightweight for moves
Good to Know:
- Paint and veneer may chip or wear on edges over time
- Drawers are shallow and offer limited storage depth
- Some reports of rickety feel or cracking legs with handling
- Minor quality control issues for some units
- Lack of protective coating on top edges for long-term durability
The Whetzel Writing Desk offers a sleek, modern design ideal for compact spaces while providing ample workspace. Its cross-leg trestle base combines stability with visual lightness, enhancing any office or studio. Reviewers appreciate the desk's size and style, noting it fits well in smaller rooms and provides enough surface for laptops and monitors. The two shallow drawers are useful for organizing essentials, though some users wish for more durable edge finishes to prevent paint chipping. To maintain its appearance, consider using protective pads or a clear coating on prone edges.
| Knee Space | 25'' H X 40'' W X 23'' D |
| Overall | 30'' H X 42'' W X 23.25'' D |
| Drawer Interior | 2.25'' H X 17'' W X 11'' D |
| Desktop Width - Side to Side | 42'' W |
| Desk Height - Top to Bottom | 5'' H |
| Desktop Depth - Front to Back | 23.75'' D |
| Overall Product Weight | 48.25 lb. |
| Product Type | Writing Desk |
| Overall Shape | Rectangle |
| Modular | No |
| Top Material | Solid + Manufactured Wood |
| Base Material | Manufactured Wood, Solid Wood |
| Natural Variation Type | Natural Wood Grain Color Variation |
| Finished Back | Yes |
| Drawers Included | Yes |
| Number of Drawers | 2 |
| Drawer Glide Type u0026 Extension | 0.75 Extension |
| Drawer Glide Material | Metal |
| Weight Capacity | 50 lb. |
| Drawer Weight Capacity | 20 lb. |
| Main Wood Joinery Method | Dovetail |
| Table Base Type | Trestle |
| Imported | Yes |
| Manufactured Wood Type | MDF |
| Wayfair Verified | Yes |