After looking a little closer, it does appear to have been modified in some way over the last century or so. I think there was another compartment...
Thanks. When I click on the small images, they enlarge. Is it still better to post larger photos?
Thoughts on this little writing desk? No mark. Age? Value? What was mounted to lid? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
If it has, the person had major OCD to get in all the grooves and tiny crevices. I keep going back and forth on it. I do believe it was...
I don't believe in painting furniture unless it is beyond repair. I love wood!
Photos of construction.
I don't believe it's been refinished. I'll post more photos of construction soon. Thanks!
That makes sense. Thank you! I've never seen one before. I'm glad we snagged it!
It swivels. What is the large drawer designed for?
That's what is so strange about it. I could only find two remotely like it online. Not in style but form; cheval mirror, small side drawers, large...
Interesting! Drawers are dovetailed, not by machine.
It's quite a large piece. I can't imagine legs. Maybe the bottom is for sitting on?
I wonder if the bottom drawer was for petticoats?
[ATTACH] Need help identifying. No maker's mark. Believe it was made around 1910, east coast US maybe?
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