Antique plantation/postmaster desk, made from walnut with a medium-tone finish, is loaded with neat details with wonderful nostalgia. Purchased from a Highland Park estate, this desk came from Olney, Texas and was used as a barrister desk.
A top-hinged crests the piece, lifting to reveal a row of 12 envelope cubbies. The right cabinet, located underneath, has four vertical slots for papers and documents. The left cabinet has six pigeonhole cubbies above 12 small, labeled boxes with brass ring pulls.
Single drawers with knob pulls sit beneath these two cabinets. The center of the hutch has two drawers above a single shelf. Two additional drawers are positioned under the rectangular desk top. Four legs have turned and faceted details.
This Is an exceptional piece of American furniture.
