A beautiful early 20th-century quarter-sawn white oak (Tiger Oak) roll-top desk, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship, rich figuring, and timeless design. This elegant antique is both a functional writing desk and a statement piece for a home office, library, or heritage home.
The desk features a smoothly operating tambour roll top that opens to reveal its original fitted interior with letter slots, pigeonholes, and small drawers. It retains its original brass hardware and beautifully carved decorative details, all complemented by the striking grain of quarter-sawn oak.
Its compact proportions make it especially desirable, offering the character of a traditional roll-top desk while fitting comfortably into today's homes.
Features
• Circa 1900–1910
• Solid quarter-sawn white oak ("Tiger Oak")
• Rich original oak grain throughout
• Smooth-operating tambour roll top
• Original fitted interior with pigeonholes and drawers
• Original brass hardware
• Three full-width drawers
• Side storage cupboard with carved panel door
• Attractive hand-carved decorative detailing
• Solid, well-built construction
• A beautiful example of early North American craftsmanship
Dimensions
• Width: 39½ inches
• Depth: 21 inches
• Height: 44 inches
This desk has been carefully preserved and presents beautifully, retaining the warmth, craftsmanship, and character that have made quarter-sawn oak furniture highly sought after by collectors and antique enthusiasts.
Asking: CA $3,500
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