Antique Oak Roll Top Desk with Brass Drawer Pulls and Hidden Typewriter section
By prenthouck, 15 October, 2020
Description
Manufacturer unknown, possible Oak Crest Original Finish is golden oak color. the dark brown pictures are just very poor lighting and picture taking by a 3rd party. Drawers are solid wood, not plywood.
Category
American Furniture
Medium
Oak
Distinguishing marks
Was unable to find identifying marks
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
approx. 60: x 30-36" x 52"
Weight
Heavy
History
This is a family heirloom. Originally belonged to my great uncle in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where he was a Dr.
Roll top desks made their appearance in the last quarter of the 19th Century, but were still a fixture in offices until almost the 1930's. These desks were made predominantly in oak, but examples were also made in walnut, mahogany, maple and birch. Roll tops have always been popular in the antique market and rose dramatically in value until the late 1990's, value and demand for them since then has declined a great deal. Today most comparables in average condition sell for about $1000.00 , $500.00 at auction.
Re: Antique Oak Roll Top Desk with Brass Drawer Pulls and...
Roll top desks made their appearance in the last quarter of the 19th Century, but were still a fixture in offices until almost the 1930's. These desks were made predominantly in oak, but examples were also made in walnut, mahogany, maple and birch. Roll tops have always been popular in the antique market and rose dramatically in value until the late 1990's, value and demand for them since then has declined a great deal. Today most comparables in average condition sell for about $1000.00 , $500.00 at auction.