Roll Top Desk in Philippine Narra Wood with Hand Carved Details

Item Details

A 20th century roll top desk in Philippine narra wood, having a tall, S-shaped tambour, sliding open to reveal a fitted interior with an arrangement of pigeonholes and drawers, above paneled sides and a rectangular desk top with a central frieze drawer, flanked by pull-out writing slides over a pair of pedestals with stacked drawers and outset, columnar corners, all rising on a molded base. The desk is accompanied by a carved name plaque reading ‘Martin A. Mell’, a woven wastebasket, and a drawer key. Per seller’, the desk was carved circa 1980 by a master carver in the Philippines named Eddie. See related piece listed separately as item 16HOU024-198.

• Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. Unless shipping arrangements are available and made by the winning bidder, that individual is responsible for, and advised to bring, appropriate assistance, vehicle, and any necessary tools to pickup.

Condition

- minor surface wear; one small separation to tambour.

Dimensions

Item #

16HOU024-197