Antique writing desk and matching chair

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16 years ago

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Description It resembles a French antique style writing desk with many carvings on this piece. There's carved wood design around the 4 drawers (2 on both side with one larger drawer in the middle) and a beveled edge on the top of the desk with carving around the edges too. The chair also has carved design around it with a woven wicker seat. On the back 1699 was carved in the wood and I didn't know what that represented. The top of the desk resembles a vaneer though which is a little confusing. The top does show some markings/slight water stains into the wood.

Category Furniture

Medium walnut

Distinguishing marks 1699 was carved on the back of desk

Condition Fair

Size and dimensions of this item 30"L x 43"W

Date Period 1930?

Weight 30lbs.?

History I bought it at a garage sale in 1988.

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Price Paid (If known) 75.00 Garage Sale in 1988

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