Victorian combination desk and book cabinet kristin holt. The neoclassical style, sometimes called louis seize, or louis xvi, began in the 1750s. Its advertised as being a thriller, but its actually a lot more like a blend of a contemporary drama at the start, a courtroom drama in the middle, and the thriller its touted as by the end. The secretary from secretarius, latin for writer evolved as a larger and more formal piece of furniture to store books and papers. Tall or low, a secretary consists of a slanted lid that flips forward to create a writing surface, concealing when closed cubbies and pigeonholes even secret compartments and drawers. A solid quarter sawn oak combination secretary desk and bookcase dates from the very early 1900s. Shop forand learn aboutvintage and antique secretary desks. If you are trying to determine the age of a piece of american antique furniture, it will require investigative work. Early historysir rutherford alcock and lord elginthe. Styles from civilizations like ancient greece and contemporary japan contributed to the evolution of british furniture during the 18 th, 19 th, and 20 th centuries especially, resulting in a wide array of designs and techniques. Vintage and antique secretary desks collectors weekly. Rustic furniture can truly add beauty and ambiance to any home. We will be looking into more pieces from this company.
I spent part of my weekend giving this one a makeover. There were no computers to store important information, so these desks and secretaries came with all kinds of secret drawers, tills, roll down covers and other mechanisms. In addition to providing writing surfaces and drawers, some desks provided pigeonholes for documents and slots for ledgers. Identifying eastlake furniture from the victorian era. Victorian furniture primitive furniture repurposed furniture online furniture vintage furniture antique furniture empire furniture antique secretary desks antique desk what others are saying i have always wanted one of these, but with the curved glass in front of the bookcase, and a sensible top, like this one, not like some of those outrageous. Look closely at the the different elements that make the piece of furniture. Jun 02, 2014 ive always liked idea of having a secretary. Buy products related to antique secretary desks and see what customers say about antique secretary. A secretary desk or escritoire is made of a base of wide drawers topped by a desk with a hinged desktop surface, which is in turn topped by a bookcase usually closed with a pair of doors, often made of glass. The curved glass door provides great display with adjustable wood shleves. General fireproofing company tanker desk 1672 td for sale. There is a beveled mirror with carved griffins lions head and claw feet on each side. Distressed furniture can be an image of solid, worn, and rustic look. This piece furniture may seem old fashionedwith its folddown writing surface and numerous.
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Wooton desk company reprinted by wooton desk co, 1876. The christmas eve west wing fire of 1929 on christmas eve 1929 the white house experienced its most powerful fire since the british torched the executive mansion 115 years earlier. Sheraton furniture designs from the cabinetmakers and upholsterers drawing book 179194. Examine the level of work that went into the furniture from the joinery, finishing, knobs, and more. The eastlake furniture style, as envisioned by its namesake charles lock eastlake, came about as a response to his aversion to the overthetop rococo revival and renaissance revival styles popular during the victorian era. Aug 22, 2018 until recently, an elaborate secretary i.
Choose traditional, modern designs or impressive executive desks. However this role should not be confused with the role of an executive secretary, who differs from a personal assistant. The movement was stimulated by archaeological discoveries, by travel in italy, greece, and the middle east, and by the publication all over europe. British furniture is widely collected today for its elegant appearance and important ties to british history, culture, and taste. Gently used pennsylvania house furniture up to 60% off at. We are a team of creative types that find inspiration in the most unexpected places. Antique cherry secretary desk bookcase, built 1883, currently for sale on ebay.
Grand rapids, michigan successor to gunn folding bed co. If youre on the hunt for something a bit more modern, opt for a modern secretary desk style, like a roll top secretary or danish modern secretary. Antique and vintage secretaires 1,375 for sale at 1stdibs. Beds, stools, throne chairs, and boxes were the chief forms of furniture in ancient egypt. The unknown philadelphia cabinetmaker responsible for the manufacture of this stylish yet highly functional piece of case furniture chose from several.
Mar 21, 2015 made at the end of the colonial revival period,by the winthrop furniture company in boston, who made high quality furniture. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Furniture bookcases 19001950 category list of antiques, with information and images page 2. How to decipher vintage furniture labels antique trader. Secretary, also called secretaire, or escritoire, a writing desk fitted with drawers, one of which can be. A secretary, administrative professional, or personal assistant is a person whose work consists of supporting management, including executives, using a variety of project management, communication, or organizational skills. A single piece of antique furniture is more than a collection of nails, boards, and wood stain. Illustrated catalogue of wootons patent cabinet secretaries and rotary office desks, 1876.
The secretary is an interesting book, for a few reasons. But at hammary we know that furniture can do so much more. Home furnishings play a functional role in daily life providing storage and organization. Where some other vintage furniture may be purely decorative, a secretary desk can be just as functional as it is attractive. Sheraton furniture designs from the cabinetmakers and. Gunn adds a retail furniture department to his hardware business. Tiring of the rococo style, craftsmen of the 18th century turned for inspiration to classical art. Secretary definition is one employed to handle correspondence and manage routine and detail work for a superior.
Antique oak side by side secretary desk original finish claw feet. Make offer antique victorian furniture secretary desk bookcase cabinet c. Buy secretary desks online at overstock our best home. Made at the end of the colonial revival period,by the winthrop furniture company in boston, who made high quality furniture. Shop secretary desks at chairish, the design lovers marketplace for the best vintage and used. Nov 20, 2018 a new furniture form of this period was the tilting tea table. Shop secretary desk with bookcase from pottery barn. The secretary is one of the most common antique desk forms and has been endlessly reproduced and copied for home use in the last hundred years. Beautiful antique quarter sawn oak side by side secretary original finish. It was founded by william maddox, son of an english immigrant, who invented a variety of furniture making machines, which he sold to manufacturers throughout the united states. Antique office desks desks with flat tops at the height of tables and drawers were common throughout the period since the 1840s. You can also find a wide range of storage accessories for every room in your home online today.
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Antique biedermeier furniture schiffer book for collectors. Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your favorite finds. Illustrated catalogue of wootons patent cabinet secretaries and. The extended ledge is the perfect place to drop keys and mail, while the hutch is custom made for shutting away clutter like mittens, scarves, and dog leashes. Finding secret drawers and hidden compartments collectors weekly this article discusses hidden compartments found in antique furniture pieces, especially desks and secretaries, and describes some examples with multiple. Although only a few important examples of actual furniture survive, stone carvings, fresco paintings, and models made as funerary offerings present rich documentary evidence.
When closed, the secretary desk looks like a cross between a commodedresser, a slant top desk and a book case. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The old finish is in very fine condition, preserving a few mars and stains for antique character. Sheraton furniture designs from the cabinetmakers and upholsterers drawing book 179194 anon on. Having sprouted directly from the old growth cherry tree forests located in central pennsylvania, pennsylvania house furniture didnt fall far from the cherry tee. From the earliest to the present time free ebook project gutenberg. This bookcase with a secretary or writing compartment in the top center drawer is based on a design by thomas shearer in the 1793 edition of the cabinetmakers london book of prices. Secretary definition of secretary by merriamwebster. This book gave cabinetmakers real direction and they soon eagerly.
Illustrated history of furniture, by frederick litchfield. Walker edison furniture company modern secretary laptop desk for office storage, 64 h, dark walnut. The whole is usually a single, tall and heavy piece of furniture. In the beginning, desks and secretaries were some of the most complicated pieces of furniture you could buy. Shop secretary desks at chairish, the design lovers marketplace for the best vintage and used furniture, decor and art.
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