american-empire-butler-s-desk
Lot 290
American Empire Butler's Desk
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Bird's eye maple and banded mahogany veneers over walnut, cherry, and poplar secondary woods, the hinged fall front opens to a divided interior including document drawers. The central prospect opens to a short stack of drawers which can be completely removed revealing hidden compartments en verso. This slightly projecting upper desk is supported by fully turned columns with acanthus surmounts over three graduated drawers having original locks, raised on highly carved acanthus/paw front feet.

50 x 41.75 x 21.25 in.

Some veneer cracks, loss, and repairs; split to top on right side; minor expected wear to feet.

$1,000 - 2,000