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This 19th century antique works in three parts — bookcase, writing desk, and chest of drawers — built to handle …
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This 19th century antique works in three parts — bookcase, writing desk, and chest of drawers — built to handle all three without asking for more room.
A gently scalloped crest tops the case, and beneath it two doors open to shelving with a row of pigeonholes and three small drawers. A fall-front panel below drops down on its original iron hinges to form the writing surface. The case stands on scrolled front legs that curl into a turned foot, paired with spiral-turned back legs. Two full-width drawers make up the base, each fitted with turned wood pulls. Solid pine with visible knots throughout.
Compact enough for a bedroom or home office, with the drawers and bookcase offering storage beyond what a normal desk provides.
SIZE: 40.25"W x 22"D x 72"H
MATERIAL: Pine, glass
ORIGIN: American
CIRCA: 1840s
NOTES: Wear consistent with age and use, including scattered surface scratching and wood separation down one side. A hole in the back panel has been patched. Structurally sound. Photo 3 is AI-generated for styling reference only; all other images show the actual piece.
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- Dimensions
- 40.25ʺW × 22ʺD × 72ʺH
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Pine
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- At Willie's Vintage, every piece that passes through our hands is thoughtfully inspected, refreshed, and prepared for generations of continued … moreAt Willie's Vintage, every piece that passes through our hands is thoughtfully inspected, refreshed, and prepared for generations of continued daily use, while preserving the history, patina, and character that made it worth saving in the first place. Where needed, we tighten what has loosened, stabilize what needs reinforcement, and adjust drawers to run more smoothly. Chairs are looked over for structural soundness, cabinets for function, tables for movement and balance. Where restoration is needed, we approach it with restraint and respect for the piece itself. We believe softened finishes, worn edges, subtle markings, and evidence of time are part of what gives antique furniture its depth and permanence — not imperfections to conceal, but signs of a life well lived. The goal is never to erase age or make an antique feel newly manufactured. It's to preserve its integrity while keeping it functional and ready for another generation of living. Most of these pieces have already outlived the majority of furniture being produced today. Solid wood construction. Dovetail joinery. Hand-finished surfaces. Time-tested craftsmanship. Built in an era when furniture was made slowly, repaired when necessary, and intended to remain in a home for decades, not seasons. Many arrive to us after generations of daily use — the fact that they are still standing is part of their value. Our role is simply to care for them during the chapter they spend in our hands: to prepare them thoughtfully, preserve what matters, and pass them forward with intention. Enduring objects, shaped by time, meant to be lived with and carried forward for generations to come. less
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