In the manner of Thomas Chippendale, from the second half of the 18th century, this George III period desk and bookcase in mahogany has retained its original glass and has a unique inner gallery with several secret drawers.

At the time, mahogany was a new dense wood prized for its rich color and ability to hold detailed carvings (see the crisp frieze of dentils beneath the broken arch pediment).

The redness of the wood and the interior layout of the desk are exceptional. The vertical drawers that imitate books are more vestiges of the 18th century’s wit and charm than they are or were ever serious means to protect important belongings.

H: 7ft 6 inches L: 44 inches D: 21.5 inches

Myers & Monroe, LLC