Posted 13 years ago
soulcoruptor
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I've had this desk for over 20 years, I recovered it from an old job shack at a steel company who had bought several building and misc things from the corp of engineers after WWII. I have been looking for something similar because it has no markings of manufacture. If anyone has any info I would appreciate the input. It can be sent to lawrencedefever@hotmail.com. I am trying to find the manufacture, approx date and value. It' constructed of I think pine with oak veneer(for sure) and a black slate top.
I have one very similar but with wooden top that my Mother left me. She always called it a "Library Desk". Other than that, I don't know much about it.
Does it say who made it?
I'll have to have a close look this sunday. It's at my Dad's house and that's when I go do his med's for the week. I'll let you know what I find.
Hi soulcoruptor. I looked everywhere on that desk and couldn't find a mark on it. If I find anything about it I'll let you know
We have a desk very similar except for the center drawer. Ours is made by o.c.s Olsen company Chicago. All I can find on the company is an add in an old circular.
i have a desk exactly like this (same center drawer design) w/ a green slate top. there is a sticker inside the left top drawer which says "11th annual international convention and informa show / national association of purchasing agents / los angeles / june 9th to 12th 1926. there are 3 drawers on the right side, 2 on the left (1 at the top and the bottom is a "file" drawer - although it has the look of 3 drawers w/ the 2 handles on the big drawer). I think mine is all oak, the drawers are dove-tailed. Am looking for another one as close as possible to the one I have. I've had mine for over 30 years.
Just saw your comment regarding the desk, I have the exact same desk as yours. I just moved it from my parents prior to the estate sale. My father was a journalist and had the desk in his home office for as long as I can remember. I'm planning to refinish it and use it in my office. Were you able to find any additional info as far as value??
Never did find anything about it. Value ? If you find anything, please let me know.