Antique American Quartersawn Oak & Wicker Kidney Writing Desk Dressing Table

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An exceptional and rare example of early 20th-century American furniture, this petite writing desk or dressing table masterfully bridges Victorian … Read more An exceptional and rare example of early 20th-century American furniture, this petite writing desk or dressing table masterfully bridges Victorian wicker craftsmanship with the clean lines of the Arts & Crafts movement. Attributed to Heywood-Wakefield

The piece features a beautifully figured, kidney-shaped top crafted from premium quartersawn oak, showcasing a prominent, distinctive ray-flake grain pattern. The desk is framed by a hand-woven reed and rattan chassis, incorporating intricate open-work geometric lattices along the side galleries and rear splash.

Functional as it is decorative, the desk boasts:

Central Storage: A single seamlessly integrated, curved central drawer with a matching solid wood pull.

Built-in Organization: A raised rear gallery featuring two woven letter pockets and a central open compartment.

Side Shelving: Dual lower flanking shelves wrapped in braided wicker borders, perfect for books or display.

Sturdy Understructure: Durable wrapped rattan legs stabilized by H-form cross-stretchers, terminating in decorative wrapped button feet.

Dimensions:
35.5"w x 19"d x 29.5"h; kneehole 23.25"h x 15.5 w, shelves 16.5"h See less