Empire Style Butler's Desk in Cherry, Circa 1830s-1850s
Item Details
A circa 1830s-1850s Empire-style butler’s desk presented in cherry. Featuring a drop-down faux drawer front to the top door, this mid-19th-Century Butler desk displays a desk space embedded with various cubbies and paper slots. The lower section contains three spacious drawers, flanked by spiral-turned columns. This pre-Civil War desk presents no maker’s mark or name.
Type | Secretary Desk |
Materials | Cherry |
Manufacturer | Unknown |
Period | Mid-19th Century, Circa 1830s-1850s |
Style | Empire |
- Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. The winner is responsible for bringing appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup. International shipping may be restricted.
Condition
- moderate scuffs and scratches
- chipping to the back edges
- edge and surface age wear noted such as discoloration, slight wood border loss
- dovetail craftmanship on edge drawers
- minor wood raised grain and splits
Dimensions
- the measurements reflect the size of the piece upright for shipping purposes
Item #
ITMG206140