Hardy Desk in solid oak by Another Country (Copy)
Another Country Hardy Desk in a contemporary home office
Hardy Desk showing integrated drawer and solid oak construction
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Hardy Desk and Hardy Chair by David Irwin for Another Country
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Hardy Desk - Another Country

£1,345.00

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Made to order · estimated lead-time 8–10 week

Delivery throughout UK · FREE for mainland UK from £100 spend.
Need a different size, timber or finish? Ask us about customisation.

By Another Country

Designed by David Irwin, Hardy Desk is a beautifully proportioned solid oak desk that brings the distinctive character of the Hardy Collection into the home office or study.

Compact enough to sit comfortably within a living space, its generous solid oak work surface is supported by the softly rounded forms and carefully resolved timber joints characteristic of the Hardy family. A discreet single drawer provides useful storage for the everyday things that would otherwise accumulate across the desktop.

The Hardy Collection takes inspiration from nineteenth-century British furniture and Thomas Hardy's poem Old Furniture, with David Irwin translating those references into contemporary pieces intended to be lived with and passed between generations.

Pair with the Hardy Chair, or explore the complete Hardy Collection.

Seen this cheaper elsewhere? Speak to us before you buy

Made to order · estimated lead-time 8–10 week

Delivery throughout UK · FREE for mainland UK from £100 spend.
Need a different size, timber or finish? Ask us about customisation.

By Another Country

Designed by David Irwin, Hardy Desk is a beautifully proportioned solid oak desk that brings the distinctive character of the Hardy Collection into the home office or study.

Compact enough to sit comfortably within a living space, its generous solid oak work surface is supported by the softly rounded forms and carefully resolved timber joints characteristic of the Hardy family. A discreet single drawer provides useful storage for the everyday things that would otherwise accumulate across the desktop.

The Hardy Collection takes inspiration from nineteenth-century British furniture and Thomas Hardy's poem Old Furniture, with David Irwin translating those references into contemporary pieces intended to be lived with and passed between generations.

Pair with the Hardy Chair, or explore the complete Hardy Collection.

  • Hardy Desk has the presence of a beautifully made piece of furniture rather than something that belongs exclusively to an office.

    We particularly like its proportions. At 1250mm wide it provides a generous working surface without becoming an oversized workstation, making it equally appropriate for a dedicated study, the corner of a living room or even a bedroom.

    The single drawer is another detail we appreciate. There is just enough concealed storage to clear away the everyday clutter of working at a desk, without allowing storage to dominate the design.

    Most importantly, it carries the warmth and tactile character of the wider Hardy family. This is a desk intended to remain part of the home long after today's technology sitting on top of it has changed.

  • Designed by David Irwin, Hardy Desk forms part of the wider Hardy Collection, which grew from the original Hardy Chair designed in 2015 to celebrate Another Country's fifth anniversary.

    The collection takes inspiration from the history and landscape of Dorset and from nineteenth-century furniture typologies. During his research, Irwin encountered Thomas Hardy's poem Old Furniture — a reflection on furniture passed from one generation to another — which became an important reference for the collection's emphasis on quality and longevity.

    Hardy Desk translates those ideas into a compact working table. Its solid oak construction gives it the permanence of domestic furniture, while a single integrated drawer provides practical storage without compromising the clarity of the form.

    Pair with the Hardy Chair, explore the complete Hardy Collection, or discover more about Another Country.

  • Solid Oak / Natural Oil & Wax

    Hardy Desk is crafted from solid certified oak and finished with natural oil and wax, enhancing the grain, warmth and tactile quality of the timber while providing protection against everyday use.

    The oil-and-wax finish allows the oak to retain a natural appearance rather than creating a heavily coated surface, and can be maintained and locally refinished over time.

    Timber is a natural material and variations in grain, colour and character should be expected and celebrated as part of each piece.

    For guidance on looking after solid timber and natural finishes, see our Care, Assembly & Maintenance guide.

  • Width: 1250mm
    Depth: 650mm
    Height: 725mm

    Storage: One integrated drawer

    This is worth describing as a compact desk, but not a small desk. A 650mm depth gives it a proper working surface, while the 1250mm width remains manageable within a domestic room.

  • Designer: David Irwin
    Maker: Another Country
    Collection: Hardy Collection

    Hardy Desk extends the design language developed by David Irwin for the wider Hardy family into a piece of furniture for working, writing and studying.

    The collection grew from Irwin's original Hardy Chair and his exploration of nineteenth-century furniture, traditional Windsor chair-making and the Dorset landscape. Rather than reproducing historical forms, the collection distils those references through softly rounded corners, tapered timber joints and robust contemporary proportions.

    In the desk, those principles are expressed particularly quietly. A generous solid oak work surface sits above a restrained frame, while a single drawer is integrated beneath the top to provide useful storage without visually weighing down the piece.

    Made from certified solid oak and finished with natural oil and wax, Hardy Desk is conceived with the same emphasis on longevity that runs throughout the collection — furniture intended to remain useful, repairable and relevant through years of everyday use.

    Explore the complete Hardy Collection, or discover more about Another Country.

  • Looking for something slightly different?

    Most pieces can be adapted to suit individual requirements, whether through alternative dimensions, materials, finishes or other details.

    Bespoke possibilities vary by design and are considered individually, with additional design and material costs where applicable.

    Please contact us to discuss what may be possible for your project.

  • Item descriptionOur furniture collection is designed and made for a long life.

    Appropriate care will help natural materials age beautifully and maintain their character over time.

    Care and maintenance requirements vary according to material and finish. We recommend following product-specific guidance and using only suitable or approved care products.

    Some pieces may require simple assembly on delivery. Product-specific care, assembly and warranty information is available on request.

    Please contact us if you would like advice on caring for your furniture.