My mother inherited secretary upon her mothers passing and used for years until her passing two years ago. She explained that the secretary was given to her mother by her father as an anniversary gift sometime in the mid 1930's. The item was bought new. It is constructed using early twentieth century mass production methods from Cherry wood stained to appear like manogany. Not sure what style they were trying to copy but as you can see by photos it is a formal design. The top can be removed w/o difficulty for ease of moving. Both top and bottom have an outward curve. Top style has scroll inlay of unknown wood. The glass in the 2 doors on the top are single curve pane for each door and have intriquite muttons applied over them. Top piece has three curved shelves 10 inches deep at center. Bottom is also curved to compliment top piece and has slant top which folds out to become writing surface and is supported by two styles which automatically extend when top is opened. Interior of "desk" has 4 slots (1 large slot and 3 small slots) on either side of cubby hole w/ door. Below the three smaller slots on each side are a single drawer. This whole assembly can be removed if desired. Below "desk" is three large curved drawers. Front and sides of drawers are solid wood with mahogany veneer plywood as well as back of top and bottom pieces. Entire secretary sits on scroll work base w/carved legs.
