Antique Walnut Chippendale Slant-Front Desk, Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Circa 1770

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Antique Walnut Chippendale Slant-Front Desk, Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Circa 1770

Probably Winchester, Virginia area, circa 1770

A handsome 18th-century … Read more Antique Walnut Chippendale Slant-Front Desk, Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Circa 1770

Probably Winchester, Virginia area, circa 1770

A handsome 18th-century slant-front desk crafted in or near Winchester, Virginia, circa 1770. Solid walnut throughout with yellow pine as the secondary wood, a hallmark of Shenandoah Valley cabinetmaking of the period.

The fall front opens to a beautifully fitted interior with a fan of pigeonholes, graduated drawers, and a central book-matched walnut door flanked by fluted pilasters — concealing two hidden compartments, a classic period feature for storing valuables or correspondence. Below, four graduated drawers with original brass pulls and escutcheons descend to bracket feet.

This desk retains all of its original interior brass hardware, hinges, and screws — a rare survival. The exterior brasses have been replaced, and portions of the front feet have been restored; the piece has been professionally refinished. Wear consistent with age and honest use throughout. No key.

Dimensions: 42½”W (40”W case) x 22½”D x 46”H

A wonderful example of period Southern furniture with genuine 18th-century construction and craftsmanship. See less