This example of Philadelphia craftsmanship demonstrates what the finer hands of this period could do with a secretary desk. A scrolled top with three urn and finials are all nicely complemented by vine carving surrounding a bold carved center shell make this piece a stand out. Two paneled doors with escutcheons complete the top half of the secretary. The lower half of the...
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A desk is a charming interaction with the past. Often, their secret compartments show whimsy, while the interiors can display exceptional craftsmanship. A staple in any collection, a desk offers a workplace of elegance and a statement in any room. If there is a desk you are looking for and do not see, please call or email, we may not have cataloged it yet." |
An excellent example of the Hepplewhite period, this slant front desk illustrates many of the design elements popular during that time. The most striking is the interior. A flame grained prospect door with inlaid tulips immediately captures your attention. Flanked on either side are 4 pigeon holes over a two-over-one drawer arrangement. The case on this desk has an...
Beautiful and rare walnut slant-front desk with step-up interior, two-over-two drawer arrangement, molded base and turned ball feet. It has a very desirable interior with ten pigeonholes, seven drawers and a well. The lid has a book rack. The case has double-arch moldings and the brasses are engraved.
Desk with bold serpentine interior, document drawers with turnings and flames, and block-and-shell prospect door with carved tulip. Case with four graduated drawers and ogee feet.
