Antique Desk Styles

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Antique desk styles.

It s easy to work and shows detail well. Often referenced as a butler s chest this is a type of drop front desk fairly short and compact but. Secretary desks are often made from the following kinds of wood. Shop for and learn about antique and vintage desks.

What characterizes antique colonial desk styles. Desk on a chest. Most pieces were made with dovetail joints although mortise and tenon were still used. The colonial period lasted from about 1700 to 1782 and included chippendale william and mary and queen anne desks.

Choose traditional modern designs or impressive executive desks. Vintage desks computer tables. Antique drop down desk with shelves. The bureau mazarin is an early type of kneehole desk dating from the 1660s with two or three tiers of.

Show tell. A desk or writing table can be an incredible piece of furniture especially if you choose an antique item with a rich history behind it. This is a moderate hardwood. Turrets pointed arches and quatrefoils designs found in 12th through 16th centuries that were adapted to this mid century furniture style.

When you search for pieces at an auction you can find many different desks and writing tables in a wide variety of styles. It s very strong and durable and was very popular with. Create a home office with a desk that will suit your work style. Vintage secretary desk with hutch.

Desk on a frame. Desks delineate personal spaces for their users who stand or sit behind these essential pieces of. French style furniture mid century furniture mission style furniture pearsall furniture primitive furniture shaker victorian furniture. Boho drop leaf desk with drawers and cabinet storage.

While newly made cherry furniture is often. Antique desks ball stick furniture british colonial oak secretary vintage spindle writing desk rare 1880s tropical island style. This tropical hardwood has a dark rich color.