Antique American Slant-Front Secretary Desk in Maple, Early 19th Century

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A finely proportioned American slant-front secretary desk crafted in solid maple, featuring restrained carved detailing along the front and sides. … Read more A finely proportioned American slant-front secretary desk crafted in solid maple, featuring restrained carved detailing along the front and sides. The compact case includes a single full-width drawer above paneled cupboard doors, with the classic slant lid opening to reveal a functional writing surface and interior storage compartments.
Measuring just 28.5 inches wide, this desk offers a smaller footprint than most period examples, making it especially well suited for spaces where scale and flexibility matter—such as a study corner, bedroom, or living area. The clean lines and warm maple surface reflect the practical elegance of American furniture made at the turn of the 20th century.

JUNE'S THOUGHTS
I’m especially drawn to the scale of this desk—it’s compact without feeling slight, and the maple has a warmth that reads immediately as inviting rather than formal. This is the kind of piece that works just as naturally in a quiet writing nook as it does styled with books and a lamp in a living space, adding function without visual weight. It’s an easy desk to live with, and one that brings a subtle sense of history into everyday use.

NOTE: The writing area is 29" high when open with the total writing area starting at the cubbies is 21" deep by 24" across.

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