One of a Kind French 18th Century Desk/Table by Herndon & Merry

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This one-of-a-kind antique desk/table was purchased in 1991 at Nashville's iconic, now-shuttered Garden Park Antiques.

The historic family-owned business was … Read more This one-of-a-kind antique desk/table was purchased in 1991 at Nashville's iconic, now-shuttered Garden Park Antiques.

The historic family-owned business was founded in 1959 by Cecil Herndon and Bill Merry Sr. Herndon & Merry sourced the centerpiece of this desk/table from an 18th-century French balcony railing.

This table is a one-of-one piece and sits in the home of the original owner, a world-renowned photographer and book publisher.

No other identical table exists anywhere in the world.

The designer, Bill's son, Keith Merry, would go on buying excursions to France twice annually, looking through construction/demolition sites for interesting pieces, which he would create his one-of-a-kind Parisian tables. This one was created in 1991.

This historic piece contains 24K real gold leaf. The center piece is made of cast iron dipped in copper, which has now oxidized over time to create a beautiful green patina.

The store sold such tables to celebrities, like Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton.

62 inches long x 32 inches wide x 30 inches tall. See less