Chippendale Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Late 18th century, New York, mahogany, mahogany veneers, poplar and white pine secondary woods. The case features a one board dadoed top with molded edge over a single pull-out drawer with old felt writing surface, a recessed cabinet flanked by two columns of drawers, raised on ball and claw feet of comparable age and likely original.

31.5 x 33.5 x 20 in.

Property of a Gentleman, Richmond, Virginia.

Accompanied by a photograph taken 1930s-40s showing the desk en situ in a New York bedroom.

Hardware replaced; third set of pulls; new drawer stops; skirt drawer with repairs to lower edges; split to one side; right front foot with replaced returns; right rear foot with repair at knee.

$5,000 - 10,000