Antique Oak Side-by-Side Secretary Desk and Bookcase

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This is an antique American Late Victorian "side-by-side" unit, combining a secretary desk, bookcase, and vanity mirror into one space-saving … Read more This is an antique American Late Victorian "side-by-side" unit, combining a secretary desk, bookcase, and vanity mirror into one space-saving piece. Crafted around 1890 to 1910, it features the heavily figured flake patterns characteristic of quartersawn golden oak.

Left Side (Bookcase/Display): Features a tall, asymmetrical glass-front door enclosing adjustable shelves for books or collectibles. The top of the cabinet is accented by an organic, fluid Art Nouveau-style carved crest.

Right Side (Secretary & Vanity):Top: A distinctively shaped, asymmetrical swivel mirror framed by stylized, organic wood carvings. It includes a small display shelf on the right side.

Middle: A slant-front drop-down writing desk. The drop-down lid features an ornate, applied scrolling relief carving and opens to reveal a multi-compartment interior storage gallery.

Bottom: Three stacked drawers providing ample storage, featuring a gentle serpentine (wave-like) curved front and ornate brass batwing bail handles. See less