Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from Caretta Workspace!

In this Photo: Power Organizer Tower, Stuffed Turkey

Caretta Feature: 12 Position Power Strip

Yes, that really is a 12 position power strip under the desk. It's attached to the cable tray. That's how you can plug in all of your computers, monitors, printers, and everything else at your desk and only have 1 power cord showing. The power strip has a 9' cord and is serge protected up to 1824 Joules. It also has LED's indicating that the serge protection is active and it is plugged into a grounded circuit.

Photo Blog: From the Factory - CNC Fixture

The CNC router fixture for LED light bases makes a cool pattern.

Product Featured in this photo: Wave Full Spectrum, Lantern Warm White

Photo Blog: From the Office - Wood

I love the solid cherry grain patterns on this desk top. Beautiful! You also see the soft, yet very durable synthetic leather surface on our desk and table tops. The material that we use is not leather, it's better than leather. Ask us for a data sheet on the material if you would like more information.

Photo Blog: From the Factory - Sanding

Is this a Caretta table top in sanding this morning, or an ad for Porter Cable? Our craftsmen take great care in producing every product that we make. Yes, we are proudly Made in America.

Photo Blog: From the Factory - Sanding & Finishing

Here are solid cherry pieces are in production. All of our wood is hand sanded and finished. Here you see a couple of Artistic Book Shelves, desk legs, desk tops and shelves that are waiting for hand finishing.

 Products in this photo: Artistic Book Shelf, Type 21 Desk legs.

Photo Blog: From the Factory - Sea turtles

The sea turtle (badges) are on the march! With every desk that we sell, we make a donation to the Save the Sea Turtle fund at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

Photo Blog: Our building

It's turning into a nice Fall morning here at the office! This is our factory, showroom, and headquarters located just north of Columbus, Ohio. Even our building has a unique design!

Photo Blog: From the Office - Coat Tree

Wow, it's chilly this fall morning!! The Coat tree is performing flawlessly. The unique design of our coat tree uses hangers instead of throwing your coat over an awkward, unbalanced peg. Just as the rest of our products, this is constructed of solid cherry and at a price that is hard to match.

Product in this photo: Coat Tree

Photo Blog: From the Factory - Desk legs in Finish

Here are some desk legs in the finish room this morning. We use several coats of a very hard finish, but it is also a low VOC finish that is not destructive to the environment.

Photo Blog: From the Factory - Unfinished Desk Legs

Caretta desk legs are on the production floor. You can really see the beautiful cherry grain patterns even in this unfinished state. When they make it through finish, the colors and patters are really going to to be stunning.

Photo Blog: From the Factory - Artistic Book Shelf Parts

Solid cherry Hutch and Book Shelf pieces are on the production floor. You can really see the thickness and quality of the wood that we use. Our designs make for a lot of interesting pieces of wood floating around the shop.

Photo Blog: From the Factory - Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween from Caretta Workspace!

Photo Blog: From the Office - Cable Management

Computer wires from an iMac disappear through the desktop. Each desk has a hidden extra large cable tray and integrated 12 position power strip.

Photo Blog: From the Office - Meeting Table

From our lobby, here is a Caretta Meeting Table with our sea turtle Mascot. In the background is the most unique and stylish Coat Tree that you will find anywhere, especially for the price!

Products featured in this photo: Meeting Table, Coat Tree

Photo Blog: From the Factory - CNC Router

Here is a Caretta Desk taking shape on the CNC router.

Routing the bull-nose edge on a new Caretta desk takes a large cutter. This thing sounds like a siren when it spins up! We use thick solid cherry hardwood for our desks. You won't see edge banding here!

Photo Blog: From the Factory - Sanding desk frames

Caretta Desk frames ready for sanding. All of our wood is hand sanded to insure the highest quality. A lot of hand work goes into our products.

Products in this photo: Type 21 Desk, Type 21 Return Desk

Photo Blog: From the Factory - Wood staining

Solid cherry Caretta parts have been stained and are in the finish room. All of our hardwood is sourced from an FSC Certified supplier located just down the road in southern Ohio.

Photo Blog: From the Factory - Desk assembly

 Here is a desk top that is in assembly and will end up in the shipping department.

Products in this photo: Type 21 Desk

Photo Blog: From the Factory - Desk frames

More solid cherry desk top frames are headed for the CNC router.

Photo Blog: From the Factory - Solid cherry boards

Solid cherry boards are on their way to the router. Yes, we manufacture our products in America, with locally sourced materials!

Testimonials

Alan Kaula - New York, NY

Everything is excellent. I could not be happier. All was assembled in an hour and now being used as a productive workspace. Alan Kaula - New York, NY

Guy Kaplowitz - Gilberts, IL

We are extremely happy with the desk and I wanted to tell you how impressed I am with the quality of it. As a matter of fact, everything from the packaging to the assembly exceeded my expectations. It's really good to see that kind of quality coming from an American company. You do a great job and have an excellent product. Guy Kaplowitz - Gilberts, IL

Bernhard H. - Phoenixville, PA

It feels already like I own this wonderful piece of furniture for years (how did I ever do without it?!) plus, it fits so well to the rest of the furniture. The table is really well done, feels great, is just beautiful and very very practical! Bernhard H. - Phoenixville, PA

Mark Mitchell - Hockessin, DE

Beautiful desk, well packed, easily assembled. No complaints. Mark Mitchell - Hockessin, DE

Gloria Facciola - Alexandria, VA

Everything was great. Thank you so much. We love the desk! Gloria Facciola - Alexandria, VA

Ryan Freas, Fast Switch, Ltd. - Dublin, OH

We have purchased 3 desks from Caretta – the quality, ease of order and the great communication from them is first class. I know our company will continue to use Caretta Workspace for future purchases! Ryan Freas, Fast Switch, Ltd. - Dublin, OH

John Atchison - Toronto, ON, Canada

I assembled everything this past weekend. I am very impressed with the workmanship, how easy it was to put together and fact that you provided tools! It looks great and I am very very happy with it, thanks. John Atchison - Toronto, ON, Canada

Gerald Buckmiller - New Braunfels, TX

All my friends that have seen it say, "I love your desk!" Gerald Buckmiller - New Braunfels, TX

Jim Dooner - Victoria, BC, Canada

I assembled the desk and have to say I am very happy. The logistics and every other part of the transaction were very accurate and well organized. The desk is even more impressive in real life than I had imagined. Truly want to congratulate you on a quality product and service. It is going to be the centerpiece of a home recording studio Iam going to be starting to put together. Jim Dooner - Victoria, BC, Canada

Mike Carino - Washington, DC

I was pleasantly surprised to receive the items in a very timely manner. Everything went well and the assembly/setup was quick and without complication. Desk (and Side Table) met all my expectations… I’m very pleased with the design and quality. I would have no reservation in recommending your products to others. Mike Carino - Washington, DC

Dr. Sander Rabin, MD, JD, PLLC - New York, NY - Jacksonville, FL

I'm pleased to say that the packaging was both logical and extremely secure. The assembly instructions were very clear. The Desk and Return are assembled. The unit is a work of art. Dr. Sander Rabin, MD, JD, PLLC - New York, NY - Jacksonville, FL

John Chess - CEO, Realty Invest, Columbus, OH

I looked high and low for the right furniture configuration for my home office. One of my last resorts was to have an Amish outfit build a unit until I came across Caretta Workspace. To my good fortune, there was a brand new smaller sized desk that configured with the existing components matched my needs perfectly. After the new furniture was delivered and installed I couldn't be happier with the end result. My office is more functional and looks like an interior decorator had designed the space. I would recommend Caretta Workspace to anyone.

Jason Russo - Reading, MA

It is amazing...exceeded my expectations. Looking forward to getting used to it and deciding what add-ons and accessories I'll need. Jason Russo - Reading, MA

Kevin A. - Winter Haven, FL

We received the boxes Friday and put everything together yesterday without a hitch. Looks great in our study -- thank you. Very impressive product, ease of assembly, and good instructions, too. We are very happy with our purchase. Kevin A. - Winter Haven, FL

John Gual. - Suffield, CT

We are fully set up and functioning. You have a great product and we are looking forward to using this desk for many years! John G. - Suffield, CT

Christopher A. - Bellevue, WA

I don’t know how I survived all these years without hideaway cable management!! It’s really great. I’m really appreciating all the cutaway spots in the legs and cable tray, they add so much flexibility for cable routing. Christopher A. - Bellevue, WA

Michael M. - Carmel, CA

It really is a beautiful desk! Michael M. - Carmel, CA

Jennifer Burdick - Managing Partner iKoss Consulting, Westfield, NY

We assembled the desks last Friday and the install went very smooth. We are absolutely thrilled with the Caretta products and the workmanship is fantastic. We have natural finished cherry trim, doors and cabinets throughout our entire workspace. The match with our existing wood is spot on. Jennifer Burdick - Managing Partner iKoss Consulting

Alan Homewood - Founder & Chairman, 2Checkout.com, Inc.

As the founder of a company that provides one of the largest e-commerce payment platforms in the world, you can imagine my home office has a lot of computer technology requirements. My Caretta desk does a spectacular job of concealing all of the wires and cables in a beautiful solid hardwood desk. I have combined my desk with Caretta shelves and tables to create an office that is both warm and modern, and is a show piece.

James, C. Myford - Sculptor, Grove City, PA

The beautifully designed and crafted computer desk has added another visually significant element to our contemporary home. The combination of the natural color of the cherry wood with the black metal creates a distinct statement.

Mark J. Palmer, CEO The Joseph Group Capital Management

“The Caretta desk unit provides the perfect combination of style, functionality, and craftsmanship. And it does so at a price point well within our budget.” Mark J. Palmer, CEO The Joseph Group Capital Management

Judge Don Fraser

I highly recommend Caretta. They are highly professional and work with you to provide a customized product. I am using their workspace in my office and soon to be in my courtroom. I have not seen a better product and am a very satisfied customer.

Dr. Frederick J. Finks - President Ashland University

"We were looking for just the right desk for our coaches in the new athletic complex. We wanted something that incorporated strength, beauty and functionality. The Caretta Workspace was exactly what we were envisioning. It not only captured what we wanted but also brought the added dimension of technology and adapted it in an amazing display. The Caretta Workspace is cutting edge."

 

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Photo Blog: The desk in our Lobby

Here is the desk in the Caretta Workspace lobby. It is a Type 21 Return Desk with Power Organizer Tower. The Solid Cherry desk hides all of the computer wires and cables, and has an integrated 12 position power strip.

Product Featured in this photo: Type 21 Return Desk

Photo Blog: Artistic Book Shelf Legs

Views From the Factory: Solid cherry Artistic Book Shelf legs are out of finish and ready for assembly.

Products in this photo: Artistic Book Shelf

A Caretta Workspace customer talks about his office.

Devious Media, located in Hermosa Beach , California,  has created over 100 interactive television (ITV) applications across just about every genre, from kids’ programming to game shows, from hard news to home shopping.
They have integrated mobile and set-top box platforms into their ITV content, broadening the reach over 250 different advertisers.  They have hosted more than 35 million interactive experiences, and have created over 15,000 hours of episodic interactive television content.  They have also supported over 30 different ITV-based sweepstakes and contests, launched the first ITV Rewards program (My Sony Rewards), and been nominated for the Interactive Television Emmy® Awards in eight of the last 10 years.
It's a given that they use a lot of technology in their workspace. That's why when it came to updating their office, they turned to Caretta workspace.

Read the Full Article from Devious Media HERE

From Homefixated.com : Caretta Workspaces Organize Your Wires and Give You a Rock Star Desk

Thank you to our friends at HomeFixated.com for writing a nice article about Caretta workspace!
Here is an excerpt:

"I don’t know about you but my home desk is a mess and no it has nothing to do with my messy tendencies or lack of organizational skills, but the wires, oh the wires. What do you do with them all, I mean for an ever wireless world how does one explain the amount of wires required to make everything wireless? But there is a solution (and no it does not include adapting a troglodytic lifestyle and moving to a cave) and it’s done artfully with Caretta Workspaces."

The article continues to talk about our cable management capabilities, the integrated power strip and the materials that we use in the desks.  It goes on to mention a few of the configurations and options that are offered.

You can read the full article at HomeFixated.com: http://homefixated.com/caretta-workspaces

Q&A - Why are there wires all over my modern workspace?

Q: If computer equipment is getting smaller and everything is going “wireless,” then why does my workspace still have cords and cables running everywhere?
A: That’s because most office furniture was never really designed to handle modern technology. It doesn’t have to be this way. As technology evolves, so should your workspace. The latest innovation from Caretta Workspace can integrate your computer into your desk. That means you can plug your tablets, smart phones and USB devices directly into the work surface. Multiple flat screen displays can be mounted directly to the desk. A large cable tray is easily accessible to hide all of your wires and cables. Everything is neatly plugged into a large power strip hidden beneath the work surface, with just a single power cable coming out. You can even cleanly integrate 19” rack mounted equipment right to the workspace.

Sustainable Wood Source

American hardwoods, when well managed, are one of our greatest renewable resources.
With Caretta Workspace's manufacturing facility located centrally in Ohio, we're in a region known for some of the most beautiful hardwoods in the world, and our wood supplier is located just down the road.  That means the solid hardwoods going into our products have not been shipped all over the world to make it to our factory.  Locally managed, responsibly harvested, milled, dried, hand selected and delivered direct to our facility saves fuel resources and insures consistency and superior quality control.
Our wood supplier has earned and maintains Forest Stewardship Council ™ (FSC®) Chain-of-Custody certification from the Rainforest Alliance’s SmartWood program. Chain-of-Custody certification guarantees that wood that comes from certified, responsibly managed forestlands is tracked throughout the supply chain, from the forest to the consumer.

Premium Quality Design

Caretta Workspace blends design and technology to create a work environment that’s personal, beautiful and unlike anything you’ll find from any other furniture manufacturer. Caretta Workplace uses premium select hardwoods with unique grain patterns, precision fit joinery, sturdy construction and soft, smooth hand-sanded finishes. All wood is sourced from an FSC Certified Midwestern U.S. supplier that uses Best Management Practices for sustainable forestry. The wood that we use is typically only available to extremely high-end custom manufacturers.

Cable Management - Caretta Workspace

Anyone who works at a home office or in a small office understands the importance of keeping things organized. With printers, networks, routers, speakers, backup drives and telephones comes a litany of cables that can quickly become a tangled mess. Caretta Workplace was founded with this in mind. We provide an office solution that is composed of high quality, solid hardwood furniture, not the cheap looking laminate, glass and tubing desks found at the local office store, yet it elegantly solves the cable problem. All at a price that is a bargain compared to other traditional solid hardwood furniture.