Back-to-School Furniture Shopping: Desks & Bookshelves, and More

The start of a new school year has a way of exposing every awkward corner of a house. Where's your teenager supposed to study? Where does the college kid stash a semester's worth of books? And what about the teacher who drags grading home every night? A good workspace makes it all easier, and Another Man's Treasure is here to help. Since 1991, our family-owned Lexington furniture shop has carried an ever-changing mix of new, used, antique, and closeout furniture, so back-to-school season is a good time to stop by and see what's on the floor.

Desks for Every Student

A high schooler doesn't need much for a studying setup, but they do need a spot that isn't the kitchen table. A solid wood desk lasts for years and looks better than the particleboard stuff that starts wobbling by October. For students juggling a laptop, a monitor, and a pile of textbooks, an L-shaped desk gives them room to spread out without taking over the entire bedroom. Dorm-bound? Look for compact options: a narrow desk that fits under a lofted bed can make a major difference in a tight space. And because our inventory shifts week to week, you never quite know what you'll find (which is half the fun). One visit might turn up a mid-century writing desk; the next, a roomy executive piece.

Bookshelves That Do More

Every student ends up with more stuff than they planned for. Books, binders, supplies, the odd trophy — it all needs a home, and the right bookshelf keeps a room from sliding into chaos. Dark brown bookshelves add a touch of warmth and hide scuffs well (which is important in a busy study space). Black bookshelves lean modern and pair with just about anything, and a classic wood bookshelf never goes out of style. Browse our gallery, and you'll spot everything from tall library-style shelving to smaller units that tuck into a dorm corner.

Setting Up a Teacher's Home Workspace

Teachers rarely leave their work at school. Lesson planning, grading, the endless emails — a lot of it happens at the kitchen counter when there's nowhere better to go. A dedicated office space changes that. A sturdy desk and a shelf or two for reference materials can carve out a productive workspace, even if it’s in a spare bedroom or a corner of the living room. Pick a desk you’re comfy sitting at, and that grading pile will feel a little less daunting. Office furniture that's built to last beats the flimsy, assemble-it-yourself kind, and you'll often find pieces here with more personality than anything in a big-box store.

Why Shop Another Man's Treasure for Local Furniture Finds

Another Man’s Treasure isn’t a thrift store, and it’s not a warehouse of identical desks, either. We offer a curated mix of pieces you won't see anywhere else, with a focus on quality over clearance. Our constantly rotating inventory means the desk or bookshelf that catches your eye today may be gone tomorrow, so be sure to keep this in mind if you're on a back-to-school deadline.

Ready to set your student or your home office up for success? Stop by our Lexington furniture store, or contact Another Man's Treasure to hear what's currently in stock. We proudly serve the greater Lexington area.