Secretary bookcases of this type are in what's called the "Colonial Revival" style. Colonial Revival pieces are reproductions of the original American Colonial items originally produced from 1620-1780. The Colonial Revival style first became popular after the first Centennial of the American Revolution in 1876, but examples like this were made up until after World War Two (1939-45). At that time interest and demand for original Colonial & Federal furnishings was so great it outstripped supply. Large manufacturers to begin production of pieces in the Colonial style from the Jacobean to early Georgian periods. This one is not in oak, it's likely maple with walnut veneers. Not much demand for pieces like this currently, many go at auction for about $150.00.
Colonial Revival chippedale style Secretary Bookcase
Secretary bookcases of this type are in what's called the "Colonial Revival" style. Colonial Revival pieces are reproductions of the original American Colonial items originally produced from 1620-1780. The Colonial Revival style first became popular after the first Centennial of the American Revolution in 1876, but examples like this were made up until after World War Two (1939-45). At that time interest and demand for original Colonial & Federal furnishings was so great it outstripped supply. Large manufacturers to begin production of pieces in the Colonial style from the Jacobean to early Georgian periods. This one is not in oak, it's likely maple with walnut veneers. Not much demand for pieces like this currently, many go at auction for about $150.00.