Lot 1254
Federal Walnut Chippendale Desk
Sold July 9, 2026
- Price realized
- $170
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Dimensions: 41x20x43″
Condition: Handles and Feet have been Replaced, Trim to the Right of the Third Drawer Split but Still Attached
Additional Information: This Federal walnut Chippendale desk, crafted between 1790 and 1800, represents the transition from the bold ornamentation of the Colonial era to the refined elegance of the early American Republic. Constructed primarily of richly figured walnut with southern pine used as the secondary wood, the piece reflects the practical craftsmanship and regional material traditions common in American cabinetmaking of the late 18th century. While retaining the strong proportions associated with the Chippendale style, the desk also reveals the emerging Federal preference for cleaner lines and restrained decoration. Built for both function and status, desks of this type served as important centers of commerce, correspondence, and record keeping in early American homes and businesses, embodying the growing sophistication and independence of the new nation.
Lot details
- Lot
- 1254
- Category
- Furniture › Tables › Desks
- Closed
- July 9, 2026
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