Serpentine Front Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk

Chippendale revival slant front secretary desk in walnut with bookmatched burl walnut veneers. The serpentine front has 4 graduated drawers with ornate brass bail pulls, and the desk stands on short cabriole legs with carved scroll feet. The locking slant lid opens on brass hinges to a fitted interior with letter pigeonholes, 5 small serpentine drawers with turned knobs, 2 small cupboard doors with shaped panels, and turned column accents. Condition shows wear consistent with age and use, including scratches and white marks on the writing surface, finish wear on the lid and feet, and light patina on the brass pulls. | | *Serpentine front secretary desks in burl walnut were a popular mid-20th century revival of 18th-century Chippendale designs, prized for their figured veneers and hidden storage. The fitted interior and graceful proportions make it a practical writing desk and a statement piece for a hallway, den or study.