This tropical hardwood has a dark rich color.
Antique types of desks.
The most common woods used to make antique desks from 1800 to 1899 were cherry oak mahogany maple and walnut.
Often referenced as a butler s chest this is a type of drop front desk fairly short and compact but.
The bureau mazarin is an early type of kneehole desk dating from the 1660s with two or three tiers of.
Desk on a frame.
Secretary desks are often made from the following kinds of wood.
Benches and stools cabinets chairs coffee tables desks dining chairs dressers rocking chairs secretaries shelves and bookcases.
Desks delineate personal spaces for their users who stand or sit behind these essential pieces of.
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An antique kneehole desk is a desk with pedestals down either side and has a central opening for the knees of a person seated at it.
Lowboy a lowboy is a chest of drawers mounted on short legs.
It s very strong and durable and was very popular with.
While newly made cherry furniture is often.
Know your antique desk styles bureau mazarin.
It s easy to work and shows detail well.