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David E. Scott welding a table frame

About

 

DESU DESIGN is an American design and manufacturing company that produces the utilitarian and art objects designed by David E. Scott (DESU is an acronym for David E. Scott Utility). At DESU, we strive to make innovative products that blur the boundary between art and design. Our goal is to create pieces of lasting quality, retaining their beauty and functionality for generations. We utilize the precision of modern manufacturing methods with the unmatched skills of the human hand. Inspiration comes from forms found in nature, the history of modern design, and the combined beauty of geometry and the machine. DESU produces many of our products in house and through a network of small independent producers almost all of whom are located in Southern Vermont and New England.

History

 

David E. Scott founded DESU DESIGN in 1995 in Los Angeles, California, shortly after attending the Masters of Architecture program at the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-ARC.) In the early years DESU was primarily an architectural metals fabricator, creating work with firms that would go on to be regarded as some of the top architects of the current generation. At the same time, the earliest products were designed and became the genesis of DESU's product line. In 2000, David relocated to Brooklyn, NY to bring the products to market. Over the ensuing years DESU DESIGN was a fixture in the burgeoning Brooklyn Design scene. In 2009, DESU began the transition to a permanent residency in the Green Mountains of Southern Vermont.

FAQ

FAQ

Do you provide International delivery?

 

Yes. Orders ship from our location in Bondville, VT in the United States. Shipments to Canada will be made via UPS Standard or USPS Priority International. Orders to countries besides the United States or Canada are shipped USPS Priority Mail International. The shipping charges are shown on each product page. You may have to pay an additional import tax for orders received outside of the USA, which will be handled by your local postal service. Please contact us for rush shipping options. Please contact us if you have questions about where or how an item will be shipped to you.

 

 

What if something arrives damaged?

We do our best when packaging products so that they arrive in pristine condition. If there is any damage or if any product is defective, contact us within 7 days to arrange for a replacement to be sent to you. See "How do I return an item?" below for the next steps.
 
How do I return an item?

 

If the product is damaged or defective, please notify us within 7 days for a return label. Return the item in original packaging. Once we have received the damaged merchandise, we will send a replacement free of charge, or issue a full refund.

If you are not happy with your item for another reason (perhaps you forgot to make some measurements) you must notify us within 10 days of receiving the item. We will generate a return label. Once we have received the product in its original packaging, you will be refunded for the item. If you do not return the item in original packaging, there will be a 15% restocking fee.

Do you offer trade discounts?

Yes, we offer discounts to qualified members of the trade. For more information, contact us

Will I be taxed?

 

Only New York and Vermont state residents will be charged sales tax. International customers may be charged an import tax by their local government.

 

When can I expect to receive my order?


In stock orders will be received domestically in 1-3 weeks. You will receive an email from UPS with tracking information. If an item is labeled out of stock, the estimated shipping delay will be noted on the page or we will contact you via email with the estimated shipping time. It may take up to 4-8 weeks to receive items that are not in stock or made to order. Please allow an additional 2 weeks for international orders. We cannot control how long an item is held by customs but generally find orders to arrive within a month.

What are your delivery options?

 

Products manufactured by DESU DESIGN ship from our location in Bondville, VT. Of those shipments, deliveries in the USA will be made via UPS Ground. Shipments to Canada will be made via UPS Standard or USPS Priority International. Orders to any other country are shipped USPS Priority Mail International. The shipping charges are shown on each product page. You may have to pay an additional import tax for orders received outside of the USA, which will be handled by your local postal service. Please contact us for a rate quote for over-sized products or for rush shipping options, or if you have questions about where or how an item will be shipped to you.

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