Known for its imaginative manufacturing techniques and love for the masters of 20th Century design, Blu Dot has been called "the latest in affordable cool." To quote founder John Christakos, "after we left college and began to furnish our first homes, we didn't like the stuff we could afford and we couldn't afford the stuff we liked. We figured we were not alone and we were naive enough to try and do something about it." The Blu Dot Chicago Series takes advantage of 'negative space,' creating smart, elegant storage. The Chicago desk features cherry, 'graphite on oak,' or maple hardwood over powder coated steel legs. Like partner desks from years gone by, cubbies on the front and back give shelter to staplers and candy bars. A simple desk for people with big aspirations.