Description
It has a pull down front to be used as a desk two side cabinets doors open to the sides , shelf for papers inside the cabinet. The only thing it doesnt have is a backing for the cabinet. I might be intereted in selling it but i would like to get some information on how old it is, where it was made, the value etc..... thank you
Category
Furniture
Medium
solid wood not sure of what type of wood?
Distinguishing marks
Cannot find any markings or labels of any kind
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
3 ft 11 inches wide cabinet from floor to top of cabinet about 4ft roughly?
Date Period
not sure
Weight
not sure its not real heavy though
History
It was given to my parents back in the 1950s by an older lady who had it for quite sometime before that. IM not sure exactly how long though?
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
It was given to my parents back in the 1950s
For Sale?
Yes
Photos
Re: Antique pull down writing desk
What a great piece, it's in the Spanish Revival style, popular during the 20's-30's. This one is a reproduction of a 17th-18th Century Spanish "Varqueno", a type of desk. You don't see many of these around, even at auction these often sell for over $1000.00.
Re: Antique pull down writing desk
Thank you very much for your prompt response it made my day!!!!