Antique & Vintage Slant Top desks.
Colonial craftsmen and industrial age factories produced many fine slant top desks. Made of mahogany or other fine American hardwoods, these secretary desks provide space to organize personal items and make a beautiful addition to a bedroom or study. Seen below are photos of desks transformed from their worn condition to attractive custom made furniture for our clients.
Butler’s Desk Transformations:
As America entered the industrial age in the early 1800’s, furniture produced in the Empire style was manufactured with many hand crafted features in addition to machine turned parts like columns and feet. The butler’s desk was often used by the household manager in important homes. A drop front top drawer gave way to a gallery of drawers and pockets to organize documents. Deep drawers below were used for linens and other household items. Today they make exceptional pieces for bedrooms or the front hall due to their combination of beauty and functionality. The desks in these photos are restored to their original condition or reimagined with colors to enhance their classic features. We are pleased to offer these decorative custom made pieces to our clients.
Other Services
Our other services include restoration and custom finishing of fine antique chests of drawers, chairs and unique items with sentimental value to their owners. Some of these items are for sale. If you have questions about an item or wish to create a special piece of your own, we would enjoy hearing your plans. Feel free to contact us. Here are some examples of our work.
Charak Block-Front Desk
A large slant top block front desk made by Charak, of Boston. A mid 20th century Chippendale reproduction.
Henkle Harris Dining Chairs
Dining chairs made by Henkle Harris. Black cherry from the Virginia Galleries collection
Empire Chest
An Empire chest of drawers made between 1810 and 1850. Painted with Farrow and Ball “Coal Black” to emphasize the mahogany veneer on the drawer fronts.
Walnut Slant-Top Desk
A walnut slant top desk with small proportions.
Statton Chippendale Chest
A Chippendale chest of drawers made by Statton. A mid century reproduction of excellent quality with shell carving, locking drawers, and perfect proportions.
Curly Maple Chest
A curly maple veneer chest of drawers
Gerstner Walnut Chest
A Gerstner chest made of walnut. Restored to original condition with new drawer lining