Very Rare Signed Patent Wooten Desk No 1613 Very rare signed "Patent Wooten Desk, No 1613, 1st May, 1875."
When closed this piece is a flat top desk with raised lift top writing
surface. We had a gold tooled leather top installed on the surface. When
the surface lifts up a storage area with several vertical cubbies is
revealed. Notice the knob on either side of this interior. When it is
pulled it unlocks the two swing out sides. When fully opened this desk is
a work of art and function. Each side compartment has twenty eight square
filing compartments. The sides of the kneehole have two small drawers over
five graduated drawers - each with an original wooden knob pull. The two
door compartment under the knee hole also has a vertical and horizontal file
unit. The back of the desk is paneled. There has been some professional
restoration. We were able to polish the original finish on certain portions
of the desk and other parts had to be refinished to match. Wooten desks are
considered the best and most innovative of the period. They were favored by
politicians and bankers in the late 1800's. Examples are shown on pages
186-199 of "American Furniture of the 19th Century" by Eileen and Richard
Dubrow. We have had other Wooten desks over the years but have never even
seen this model before. A rare masterpiece of design and function!
Circa: 1880
Dimensions: 37.5"H x 94"W (When fully opened) x 27"D
Finish: Excellent polished original. Some parts refinished to match
Price: $19,950.00
 

Rosewood Rococo Victorian Cylinder Secretary Great rosewood Rococo Victorian cylinder secretary. The
heavily carved crest features a carved bust with intricately carved finials
on each side. Incised carved moldings decorate each side corner of the top.
A shaped half round molding surrounds the edge of the two top doors. The
interior of the top has a lovely birdseye maple back and four original
shelves with rosewood fronts. The roll is mechanical - when the writing
surface is pulled out the roll goes up. The interior is gorgeous with seven
satinwood drawers with rosewood trim and satinwood open fretwork. The
writing surface is old - possibly original. We could have a leather
installed for a further charge. There is a drawer and a two door cupboard in
the base. There are applied carvings on the doors and carved pulls on the
drawer. The sides and bottom of the drawer are made of a vibrant birdseye
maple. A majestic secretary!
Circa: 1860
Dimensions: 105"H x 49"W x 24"D
Finish: Good original
Price: $18,500.00
 

Petite Aesthetic Walnut Lift Top Desk Lovely petite Aesthetic walnut Victorian writing desk. It has a fancy spindled gallery on top with a slanted lift top lid with the original fabric (some stains and wear but we only will replace it at the buyers request). The interior of the desk is exceptional with four drawers with light satinwood fronts with darker inlays. There are incised carvings at the top of the turned legs. An original key is in the lock which no longer works. The base has curved spindled stretchers. This piece has surprising quality and design for it's size. It has style elements associated with Allen & Brothers, Philadelphia but we can't make a definite attribution.
Circa: 1880
Dimensions: 35"H x 23.5"W x 18.5"D
Finish: Good original
Price: $1295.00
 

Large Two Door Victorian Butler's Secretary Majestic walnut Victorian butler's secretary. There is a
carved removable crest on the very top with incised shaped raised panels on
the sides. The two top doors have a thick molding around the glasses.
There are four adjustable shelves with walnut fronts. The interior has been
painted yellow. The top "drawer" pulls out and when the lid drops down a
lovely desk interior is revealed with several cubbies and two drawers with
birdseye maple fronts. There are open carvings on the side of the lid (see
photo). The desk has an old, possibly original, felt surface with some wear.
We could have a leather surface installed for an extra charge. There is a
shelf in the interior of the base. The drawer has fancy carved pulls and
two large applied clumps of carved fruit adorn the doors. A very fine piece
for a library, study or even dining room!
Circa: 1860
Dimensions: 106"H x 54"W (top) 50"W (base) x 25"D
Finish: Good original
Price: $7500.00
 

Rosewood Rococo Victorian Cylinder Secretary Fabulous rosewood Rococo Victorian cylinder secretary. The top has a chunky deeply carved crest with finials on either side. A molding surrounds each of the shaped glasses on the two doors. The top interior is all beautiful birdseye maple and has two original adjustable shelves. When the cylinder rolls up a lovely desk interior is revealed with seven satinwood drawers and several cubbies. We have gold tooled leather installed for the writing surface. This surface is adjustable to be angled as shown in the photo. It can be slid in and out with the aid of two round inset finger holds on either side of the leather. The lock on the roll and receiving end on the surface are missing. The section on the surface that is missing has been plugged with a piece of rosewood (see photo). There are three drawers above the roll. The middle one is also missing the lock. The base of the secretary has a drawer over two cupboard doors, each with a shaped molding surrounding a recessed panel. There are applied carvings on the corners and the base. The interior of the cabinet is all birdseye maple. The shelf is missing but could be made if needed for a particular use. This is an exceptional early Victorian cylinder secretary!
Circa: 1850
Dimensions: 107"H x 49"W x 24"D
Finish: Good polished original finish
Price: $18,500.00
 

Majestic Large Walnut Butler's Secretary Majestic large walnut Victorian butler's secretary. It has a
lovely crest with a carving at the top and raised shaped panels on either
side with extensive incised carvings. The two doors have a molding around
the arched glass with a carving at the top. The sides are decorated with
small shaped raised panels. There are four adjustable shelves in the top.
The desk pullout has a two drawer birdseye maple interior, open slats along
each side and a replaced gold tooled leather writing surface. The front of
the lid locks into the cabinet when it is raised and the whole unit slides
out like a drawer. There is a slight warp to the front and the receiving
metal end of the lock is missing on one side but the lock on the right side
is adequate. There are some mars on the inside where the hinges were reset
at one point. The pulls on the front and cabinet doors are lovely applied
carvings. There is one shelf in the bottom cupboard. A magnificent piece
for a library, office or dining room!
Circa: 1860
Dimensions: 106"H x 53"W x 21"D
Finish: Good polished original finish
Price: $7500.00
 

Solid Oak Combination Bookcase - Secretary Fabulous solid quartered oak turn of the century combination
bookcase-secretary. This "side by side" has a wonderful gallery with a
shaped beveled mirror (some normal minor cloudiness to the mirror) on the
right side and a shelf supported by a number of fancy turned spindles on the
left. The top surface on the left side has some old water stains. Both
sides, along with the lid on the desk are decorated with extensive intricate
applied carvings. The left side has serpentine shaped double doors and
bottom drawer. The right side desk lid and top drawer have a bombeyed
shape. There is a drawer underneath the desk. All the cast brass hardware
is original. The desk interior is much fancier than most with two drawers
and numerous shaped cubbies. This is one of the best side by side
secretaries we have ever offered for sale!
Circa: 1900
Dimensions: 70"H x 53"W x 16.5"D
Finish: Very good original
Price: $7995.00
 

Early Rococo Rosewood Drop Front Desk Formal early Rococo rosewood Victorian drop front desk. There
is a fancy open carved gallery on top with finials on the corners. The
drawer above the desk lid features an ornate mother-of-pearl key escutcheon.
The lid has intricate applied carvings and a shaped glass with carved edge.
A pleated fabric is on the inside of the glass. When the lid is opened a
gorgeous satinwood interior is revealed with cubbies, five drawers, fancy
fretwork and a mirror in the middle. The desk appears to have the original
oil cloth writing surface. The skirt, stretcher and sides of the cabinet
are open carved. A stylish desk for the period!
Circa: 1850
Dimensions: 61"H x 25.5"W x 13"D
Finish: Excellent polished original
Price: $4450.00
 

Solid Carved Mahogany Figural Partner's Desk Fantastic solid mahogany partners flat top desk. This
incredible desk has a detailed carving around the top edge. The
surface has
a small gouge on the right side. The base has some of the best
carvings we
have ever seen on a desk. There are four full bodied men on each
side. The
two front doors have a carved woman holding a wreath (or tambourine)
surrounded by carvings. The center drawer has a lion head in the middle
with winged griffins on each side. The side panels feature a very three
dimensional depiction of a woman in a horse drawn chariot and a man
in the
background. When the doors open in the front of the desk they reveal
two
fitted drawers on the right and a file on the left. Both the front
and the
back of the desk are identical except the file on one side has
horizontal
slats and the other one (pictured) has vertical slats. The desk
structure
rests on eight carved round legs. They end on a platform with a carved
edge. The flat platform on the right side has some veneer wrinkles. It
might have been made by R. J. Horner, NYC but since we have never
seen this
model before we have no way to attribute it to that firm. This
amazing desk
is one of the best ones we have ever offered for sale!
Circa: 1880
Dimensions: 31.5"H x 59"W x 34"D
Finish: Good original on base. Top was refinished by a previous
owner
Price: $16,950.00
 

Quality Solid Mahogany Writing Desk Great quality solid mahogany writing desk. This piece has a shaped top and drawer in the skirt with a carving in the middle. Someone at one point added two pulls to the front of the drawer - they have been removed and the holes professionally filled. The skirt has a lovely serpentine shape. The graceful cabriole legs start with a thick carving at the top and become narrower as they go down. A very beautiful and functional desk - perfect for a computer, printer, etc!
Circa: 1890
Dimensions: 30.5"H x 54"W x 34"D
Finish: Refinished top - polished original finish base
Price: $3850.00
 

Victorian "Extra Grade" Wooten Desk Fabulous "Extra Grade" Renaissance Revival walnut
Victorian Wooten desk. Standard grade Wooten desks occasionally
appear on the market but we seldom see the more elaborate extra grade
desks. This piece was passed down from one generation to the next in
the Wallace family of Jamestown, PA. There is an original silver
presentation plaque above the roll. They moved to Florida and
recently decided to sell this wonderful piece. We obtained it in
untouched condition. The finish was very dry and flaked. We had it
professionally polished with hand rubbed shellac. Most Wooten desks
on the market today have been extensively restored and refinished.
This one retains it's original rich patina and has never been
stripped. All of the fancy cast brass hardware is original. The
letter slots in front have the following mottos: "Manufactured by
the Wooten Desk Co, Indianapolis, Ind, Pat. Oct. 6. 1874" and
"Letters" (see photos). The desk is decorated by extensive carvings
and raised burled panels with black and gold high lights. The lid of
the desk and interior drawers have birds eye maple fronts. It has
the original card board files on the right side with brass ring
pulls. We had a gold tooled leather writing surface installed. The
back of the desk is finished. It rests on large metal castors. The
right side drops a minute amount when the desk is open so it has to
be lifted in order to close the desk. This is the desk for the
serious collector - in excellent original condition with wonderful
provenance!
Circa: 1875
Dimensions: 75"H x 42.5"W (closed) x 32"D (base)
Finish: Excellent polished original
Price: $69,500.00
 

Original Walnut Victorian Wooten Desk Fabulous all original walnut Renaissance Revival Wooten
desk.
This is the three hinge Standard grade desk very similar to the one
in the
Lolani Palace in Honolulu Hawaii (see page 188 of American Furniture
of the
19th Century by Eileen and Richard Dubrow.) This desk has the
typical fancy
gallery with open carving, fancy turned finials and raised burled
panels.
The case is decorated with raised burled panels, two inset curved burled
panels and the original iron hardware including one with the 1874 patent
date and one with "letters" where the secretary could deposit the
mail when
the desk is locked. The three hinges on each side and the handle to
open
the desk have a fancy decoration. When the sides swing open, the
left side
has a number of open file slots. The right side has all but one of the
original hard cardboard file drawers with the original brass ring pulls.
The middle of the desk has a drop down writing surface with an incised
birdseye maple front and a leather tooled leather writing surface on the
other side. The surface is held up by original incised iron sliding
rods.
The interior of the desk is gorgeous with combination of drawers and
open
files. The drawers have a lovely combination of light birdeye maple
fronts
with recessed dark walnut pulls. The files have the dark walnut outer
fronts. The back of the desk is also paneled and finished. The
castors on
the feet have been replaced. We have several of these "King of Desks"
before but never one in such wonderful original condition. Most Wooten
desks on the market today have developed a "sag" over the years from
being
left open for extended periods of time. Many also have extensive
restoration. This one fits nice and tight with no sag and it has all
the
original parts and finish. A really remarkable desk for the true
collector!
Circa: 1875
Dimensions: 72"H x 42.5"W (closed) x 31"D (base)
Finish: Very good original
Price: $32,500.00
 

Graceful Lion Carved Partner's Desk Graceful Serpentine Side Fully Carved Mahogany Partner's
Desk with lion heads on each corner and carving all around the
perimeter
of the top. The drawers have delicate scroll carvings and all the
original
cast brass hardware. Notice the extra detail between the banks
with curled
ruffled carving and also the space that is large to accommodate
comfortable
seating.
This desk is fully carved all around with a beautiful vibrant
mahogany grain.
It is likely that this fine desk was made by R.J. Horner, New York.
Circa: 1890 Dimensions: 29" H x 54" W x 36" D
Finish: Refinished by previous owner and we restored that finish
Price: $5850.00
 

Inlaid Rosewood Cylinder Desk Pretty Inlaid Victorian Rosewood Cylinder Ladies Desk
with great inlay on the barrel roll with a basket of flowers, musical instruments and a bow. It is decorated with more floral and scrolled inlay on the curved edge to the top. There has been restoration to the finish on the top and sides by the previous owner and the finish on the pull out writing surface is also restored. The desk features more pretty inlay on the drawer front with the original fancy brass
ormolu on the sides and feet. The roll opens to reveal a three drawer interior with line inlay. Note: The drawer interior is also rosewood which is quite unusual.
Circa: 1890
Dimensions: 40" H x 31" W x 23" D
Finish: Fair original with some restoration
Price: $2450.00
 

Stunning Mahogany Kidney Desk Stunning Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk with
wonderful leaf and scroll carvings all around. Notice the delightful shape
and form of the elegant desk. The center drawer has delicate carvings,
original cast brass hardware, two banks of drawers with accentuated carved side
columns, and large claw feet. The desk has exceptional construction with mahogany interiors
and is finished all around with vibrant flame grain and more beautiful carvings.
The piece deserves to be in the center of a room!
Circa: 1890
Dimensions: 28" H x 56" W x 27" D
Finish: Refinished well by previous owner
Price: $3750.00