Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Butler ' S Secretary Writing Chest Desk
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:55022 | Sub-Style: American |
| Material: Brass, Cherry, Mahogany | Type: Secretary |
| Original/Reproduction: Original | Style: American Empire |
| Region of Origin: America |
An exceptional piece with a sophisticated look.
This Antique Empire Butler's Secretary Desk would look outstanding in an estate library, study or office.
This style of Secretary was typically used while standing up or sitting on a stool, as the pull out secretary area is a little higher than your typical desk top. The reason these are called "Butler's Secretary's" is because in a higher end estate where you'd usually find a piece like this, the butlers paid the bills and ...managed affairs for the home owners.
This piece was hand crafted of solid cherry with a drastic mahogany veneer throughout. The finish shines great and looks stunning under natural lighting.
The chest offers storage at its best with a large surface top and 3 large stacked drawers beneath. The large top drawer pulls out to reveal the secretary writing area. This area has stunning leather top, many small drawers, cubbies for storage or a small storage door which locks with the key included.
Overall, this is a very powerful looking piece which will be a great conversation starter. Although it does have expected wear. Wear will include scratches, chips, blems, small veneer chips, cracks and surface age. Please review our high resolution photo gallery to get the best possible look at this piece.
Origin: United States
Age: 1860-1880
Dimensions: 45 wide x 45 tall x 23 deep (31 inches from floor of secretary writing top)
U.S. SHIPPING:Shipping rate shown on this listing is the flat-rate White Glove Freight amount shipped and insured to your estate. Piece will be professionally packaged and shipped with a private white glove shipping company. Delivery can take anywhere between 1-3 weeks depending on your location
Free local pick-up at our Moscow, Pennsylvania location is available.
This Antique Empire Butler's Secretary Desk would look outstanding in an estate library, study or office.
This style of Secretary was typically used while standing up or sitting on a stool, as the pull out secretary area is a little higher than your typical desk top. The reason these are called "Butler's Secretary's" is because in a higher end estate where you'd usually find a piece like this, the butlers paid the bills and ...managed affairs for the home owners.
This piece was hand crafted of solid cherry with a drastic mahogany veneer throughout. The finish shines great and looks stunning under natural lighting.
The chest offers storage at its best with a large surface top and 3 large stacked drawers beneath. The large top drawer pulls out to reveal the secretary writing area. This area has stunning leather top, many small drawers, cubbies for storage or a small storage door which locks with the key included.
Overall, this is a very powerful looking piece which will be a great conversation starter. Although it does have expected wear. Wear will include scratches, chips, blems, small veneer chips, cracks and surface age. Please review our high resolution photo gallery to get the best possible look at this piece.
Origin: United States
Age: 1860-1880
Dimensions: 45 wide x 45 tall x 23 deep (31 inches from floor of secretary writing top)
U.S. SHIPPING:Shipping rate shown on this listing is the flat-rate White Glove Freight amount shipped and insured to your estate. Piece will be professionally packaged and shipped with a private white glove shipping company. Delivery can take anywhere between 1-3 weeks depending on your location
Free local pick-up at our Moscow, Pennsylvania location is available.
