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Early American standing desk constructed from wide, rough-sawn wooden boards with a deeply worn dark finish and straightforward utilitarian joinery. …
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Early American standing desk constructed from wide, rough-sawn wooden boards with a deeply worn dark finish and straightforward utilitarian joinery. The sloped, hinged writing surface lifts to reveal a spacious storage compartment with remnants of stenciled lettering beneath the lid. A locking front panel secures the writing compartment, while two divided drawers below retain ornate brass-tone bail pulls. The left drawer is divided in half, and the right contains four organizational sections. A large plank-built cabinet door with strap hinges and a surface-mounted lock opens to two interior shelves. Irregular boards, exposed fasteners, saw marks, knots, and variations in the grain lend the desk a strong primitive character.
Writing Surface at Lowest Point: 49" H
Left Drawer: 14" W x 22.5" D x 4" H; divided into two sections
Right Drawer: 14" W x 22.5" D x 4" H; divided into four sections measuring 14" W x 5.5" D each
Upper Cabinet Shelf Space: 32" W x 23.5" D x 20" H
Lower Cabinet Shelf Space: 32" W x 23.5" D x 8" H
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- Dimensions
- 34.5ʺW × 27ʺD × 54.75ʺH
- Styles
- Early American
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Table Knee Clearance
- 1.0 in
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Pine
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Auburn
- Condition Notes
- Shows heavy wear consistent with extensive age and use, including scratches, gouges, stains, abrasions, finish loss, discoloration, edge wear, open … moreShows heavy wear consistent with extensive age and use, including scratches, gouges, stains, abrasions, finish loss, discoloration, edge wear, open seams, and numerous holes and tool marks throughout. Wood exhibits age-related checking, splits, shrinkage, warping, chipped edges, and scattered losses, particularly around the lid, door, feet, and drawer components. Interior surfaces show staining and wear, and one drawer divider has a notable edge loss. Hardware displays oxidation, tarnish, scratches, and finish wear. Drawer pulls may be later replacements. less
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