The Kallista Writing Desk has a taupe finish that enlivens the figured sycamore veneers, the wood grains bringing the desk a hint of distressing that contrasts the rich black elements. The drawer-pull, ferrules and linear accent that wraps the desktop where it meets the legs are in a polished brass finish. Specialty treatments on this artful tan desk include wood drawer slides and a radial starburst pattern on the veneers.