Gustav Stickley, early library table desk, uncataloged model, Eastwood, NY, 1902, oak, original brass, unsigned, 34"w x 20"d x 34.5"h, Literature: Stephen Gray, The Early Work of Gustav Stickley, New York, 1987, p.41 (Chips From the Workshop), Other Notes: Gustav Stickley patented some of his furniture designs. On September 3, 1901, he was granted a patent for this desk design. (Reference: Furniture of the American Arts & Crafts Movement by David Cathers, Revised Edition, Turn of the Century Editions, New York, 1996, p.18)

Letter rack at back over two drawers with brass hardware, lower cut-back shelf supported by key and tenon construction, chamfered board sides. Recoated original finish to top. Original finish to base. Some edge chips to base. Minor seam separation to top. Structurally sound.