Wednesday, August 21, 2013

"Drexel Furniture Co." Desk and Chair




Elegant desk and chair with Chinoiserie and French influences by Drexel.  The three drawer ebonized and paint decorated desk is finished on all sides, so it can be floated.  The top has three inset and gold embossed black leather panels and burl walnut veneer.  Each of the legs has decorative patinated brass mounts.  The cane back chair has an upholstered seat cushion which is currently being reupholstered in a charcoal linen fabric.  Desk, 53" l., 28" w., 30" h.  American, 2nd half 20th c.  $1,150.00 for the set