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How To Bauhaus - Study Desk Instructions

Ruben Kalus
May 13, 2019

In the DIY series "How To Bauhaus," architect Van Bo Le-Mentzel explains how you can easily build Bauhaus-style furniture yourself. His wooden desk is spacious and elegant.

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How to Bauhaus Van Bo Le-Mentzel Hocker
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This desk is a workplace and a shelf at the same time. The front and rear compartments are ideal for storing all kinds of items. Turned around, the "Study Desk" can also be used as a bench.

Here you can find the instructions for the desk, which can also be downloaded as a PDF below. The tutorial video can be found here.

How To Bauhaus
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