Description
Amazing American Empire figured mahogany drop front desk. It is an earlier example of this style showcasing columns and animal paw feet. Wonderful large shell carving on the front. Beautiful highly figured mahogany was used in the manufacture.
This was produced approximately between 1815 - 1825 probably in New York. It has the normal and typical amount of use, aging, and damage that is expected from a piece that is about 200 years old (even an interesting burn mark on the side). It also has many different restorations that occurred over that time. This is they type of furniture that you wish could speak.
Heights is about 42 inch. Width is about 32 1/8 inch. Depth is about 20 1/2 inch.
Makes a stunning presentation and is still usable.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: It has the normal and typical amount of use, aging, and damage that is expected from a piece that is about 200 years old. It also has many different restorations that occurred over that time. Does not appear that any of the damage is structural or would affect the usage. Interesting burn mark on one side, age dry crack, old repairs, etc.
See the photos for further details. There are reflections in the photographs. The photos are considered part of the description so please click on each to enlarge for a better look.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Mahogany
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Table Shape: Other (unique shapes)
This was produced approximately between 1815 - 1825 probably in New York. It has the normal and typical amount of use, aging, and damage that is expected from a piece that is about 200 years old (even an interesting burn mark on the side). It also has many different restorations that occurred over that time. This is they type of furniture that you wish could speak.
Heights is about 42 inch. Width is about 32 1/8 inch. Depth is about 20 1/2 inch.
Makes a stunning presentation and is still usable.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: It has the normal and typical amount of use, aging, and damage that is expected from a piece that is about 200 years old. It also has many different restorations that occurred over that time. Does not appear that any of the damage is structural or would affect the usage. Interesting burn mark on one side, age dry crack, old repairs, etc.
See the photos for further details. There are reflections in the photographs. The photos are considered part of the description so please click on each to enlarge for a better look.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Mahogany
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Table Shape: Other (unique shapes)
Condition
Original Design Modified; Some Imperfections; It has the normal and typical amount of use, aging, and damage that is expected from a piece that is about 200 years old. It also has many different restorations that occurred over that time. Does not appear that any of the damage is structural or would affect the usage. Interesting burn mark on one side, age dry crack, old repairs, etc.
See the photos for further details. There are reflections in the photographs. The photos are considered part of the description so please click on each to enlarge for a better look.
See the photos for further details. There are reflections in the photographs. The photos are considered part of the description so please click on each to enlarge for a better look.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
42 x 32.12 x 20.5 in
Antique Empire Neoclassical Figured Mahogany Desk Drop Front With Shell Carving
Estimate $1,000-$1,790
Starting Price
$500
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The Autumn Art Salon
Sep 10, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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