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Federal Butlers Desk

$1,895
£1,431.94
€1,657.35
CA$2,658.59
A$2,957.12
CHF 1,551.30
MX$36,083.54
NOK 19,470.76
SEK 18,348.83
DKK 12,371.40

About the Item

Very attractive Mahogany southern Federal Butlers Desk probably mid Atlantic states around 1820-30. Large bottle drawers on either side of a nicely fitted desk interior with curly Maple drawer fronts. Mahogany with yellow Pine. Graduated cock beaded drawers with older replaced hardware between two nicely carved rope twist columns. Original chimney backsplash. A very nice clean early Butlers Desk. Surface imperfections and minor old veneer repairs. Excellent color and patina on an old and possibly original varnish surface.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48.75 in (123.83 cm)Width: 47 in (119.38 cm)Depth: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
  • Style:
    Federal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1830
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Old refinished dry surface with an excellent color and patina. Minor veneer repairs, surface imperfections as expected. Drawers are gliding smoothly in the case.
  • Seller Location:
    Bradenton, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6856240639562

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