Antique Mission Style Quartersawn Oak Desk | Arts & Crafts Era Kneehole Library Writing Table

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An exceptional early 20th-century American Arts & Crafts / Mission Style kneehole desk, crafted from dense, solid quartersawn oak (tiger … Read more An exceptional early 20th-century American Arts & Crafts / Mission Style kneehole desk, crafted from dense, solid quartersawn oak (tiger oak) with pronounced medullary ray figuring throughout. Featuring finished back paneling, architectural vertical side slats, and a balanced three-drawer configuration, this piece floats effortlessly in the center of an executive study, library, or modern layered interior.
​Carefully cleaned and preserved to honor its rich, warm golden-brown patina rather than stripped or modernly refinished, it retains its authentic historical integrity and structural strength.
​Key Details & Architecture
​Construction & Joinery: Substantial solid quartersawn white oak build with fine hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery and turned solid oak knobs.
​Storage Configuration: Practical three-drawer layout featuring a wide center lap drawer flanked by two deep pedestal drawers.
​Floating Design: Finished rear paneled profile allows the desk to stand proudly in the center of a room or flush against a wall.
​Original Hardware: Retains its historic, heavy-duty dome steel ball casters beneath solid square-cut legs.
​Condition: Excellent antique condition. Rock-solid, level, and structurally sound. Drawers open smoothly. Exhibits minor authentic surface wear and micro-patina consistent with age, lending warmth and character.
​Dimensions
​Width: 44"
​Depth: 24"
​Height: 29.5" See less