Posted 8 years ago
ApplesnAco…
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I recently purchased this beautiful oak desk.
The desk has twin sides with compartments and drawers that push through to each side. Two knobs pull out to create a larger writing area.
The four drawers on the front do not pass through.
The back is plain.
The front has a fabulous eagle motif with acorns.
The bottom has information that the desk is made by Drexel Heritage, however they have no record of this desk in their files.
Can anyone assist??
Thank you,
Nancy
I fail to see where it was made or produced by Drexel. I see et-cetera by drexel. I am also at a loss to see oak if the pictures are true. No disrespect intended, just comments.
Drexel did make an et-cetera collection but it was copied and faked to no end. Probably why they can't find it. Step back, take a deep breath and go for it again.
Thank you, fhrjr2, for your comments. I am in no way offended, just the opposite. The desk may very well be maple, it's just extremely heavy. I am just curious as to what type of desk this is. It looks like it would have been made specifically for either a library, government clerks office, etc. It's an extremely large and noble desk. I paid $175 for it and I am finding it is too large for any rooms that I have in the house. I welcome any and all ideas and comments. No offense will be taken here.
Thank you!!
Maple or birch I would certainly go along with. The pictures don't show whether or not this is double sided. By that I mean it wouldn't be placed against the wall. There would be a place on each side where someone could sit and face each other?
The desk is one-sided. The photo that shows the compartments is duplicated on the other end/side. The are mirror images. The compartments and small drawers push through to the other side. They are shared compartments. Figuring a student's desk, However, I am thrown by the large eagle relief. I believe it would have to be specially made for someone or an organization.
Also, the sheer weight of this desk is impressive, as is the quality and workmanship. The Drexel info on the bottom looks completely out of character for it. The "stamped" info is cheap and tacky.
Again, if you have any clue as to what this desk was used for, or possibly by whom, it would be awesome to know.
Thank you, again!
Ok, well more pictures would have helped and I am not sure I digested all you said correctly except one thing. The drawers and compartments push all the way through and are shared. That is the best clue you provided.
Based on what I see and how I understand what you are saying, I lean toward this being a greeter or greeting desk.
Hi Nancy. I'm taking a huge chance here that you may still have that unusual desk you posted about 3 years ago. I have the same exact one. A different Drexel stamp in the drawer, but exactly the same. It was given to me over 20 years ago from a friend. I too, am looking to see what it's worth and who would take it.