Petite Drop Front Desk
Late 19th Century Edwardian, Crotch Mahogany Woman's Petite Drop Front Desk
Located in Louisville, KY
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H 49.5 in W 24.5 in D 13 in
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France, a beautifully appointed petite drop front walnut secretary/writing desk!
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By Gustav Stickley
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Petite Drop Front Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic petite drop front desk available at 1stDibs. A petite drop front desk — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a petite drop front desk, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer petite drop front desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A petite drop front desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, modern and Rococo styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made petite drop front desk over the years, but those crafted by Maddox Furniture and Tennant New York are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Petite Drop Front Desk?
The average selling price for a petite drop front desk at 1stDibs is $3,175, while they’re typically $900 on the low end and $16,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Petite Drop Front Desk
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A drop-front desk is usually called a secretary. Other names for this type of desk include writing cabinet, fall-front desk and secrétaire à abattant. The name secretary can be traced back to the 18th century when estate secretaries used the drop-front desks as workstations for paying bills and reconciling accounts. On 1stDibs, find a range of secretary desks.
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