Office Desk
$15,725.00
Custom Order1 in stock
Ask the ArtisanYellowstone Desk – A Legacy in Walnut and Antler
Command attention with the Yellowstone Desk, a true statement piece handcrafted from a 100-year-old live-edge walnut slab. This one-of-a-kind desk channels the raw grandeur of the American frontier, with rich, flowing grain patterns and a timeless natural finish that speaks to the history embedded in every inch of wood.
Thoughtfully designed for both beauty and function, the desk features solid wood drawer fronts adorned with naturally shed antler handles—each one unique, adding rustic elegance and tactile charm. The live edge remains untouched, preserving the organic contours and character of the original tree, while the sturdy base provides lasting durability and understated strength.
Perfect for a mountain retreat, Western office, or executive space inspired by the spirit of Yellowstone, this heirloom-quality piece blends nature, craftsmanship, and heritage into a desk that’s as inspiring as the landscapes it’s named after.
A native of Long Island, John established a lucrative career building custom cabinetry for Bloomingdale’s before moving west to Cody, Wyoming. He worked for a local furniture maker in town before opening Norseman Designs West, where he created his own line of awardwinning high-end western furniture. John combines the simple honesty of Shaker style with the flowing curves of Art Nouveau. Wood is his favorite medium; it is warm and forgiving, and he enjoys incorporating different textures into his pieces. He finds that each species of wood has its own unique scent and characteristics. He particularly likes working with walnut and juniper, as they blend well and complement each other. John searches out exotic examples of these woods, focusing on their figure and grain to enhance the overall look of the piece itself. He says he tries not to overwork the wood to be something it’s not. John gains inspiration from nature and by studying the work of the masters, from Shaker to Stickley, from Art Nouveau to Cody’s own Thomas Molesworth. John’s son, Ian, has been working with him for the past fifteen years and plans to continue the Gallis legacy into the next generation. Whether crafted by the father or son, each Norseman Designs West piece is highly refined, elegantly composed, and decidedly original.
