Period illustration of a deep fireside nook and a living room corner with a built-in desk — Craftsman Homes (1909), via Internet Archive. Public domain (published 1926 or earlier, U.S.). View source

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Stickley Deep Fireside Nook and Built-in Writing Corner (1909)

An illustration from Craftsman Homes of a fireside nook recessed deeply from the living room, along with a corner fitted with a built-in desk and shelves.

The upper image shows a fireside nook set back from the main room under a lower ceiling, with seats and bookshelves wrapping the fireplace. The lower image shows a living room corner turned into a work area with a built-in desk and cupboards. Both are practical ideas for today: a reading nook and a home-office corner that belong to the architecture rather than standing as separate furniture.

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Recessed fireside nook with built-in shelves, or a built-in desk corner, in oak; Signature tier.

A custom version typically runs $700–$1,050 per linear foot, installed in Colorado.

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