Baker Louis XVI Directoire Walnut Executive Library Office Desk Neoclassical 72"

Description

Stately writing table or library desk made by Baker Furniture Company. Constructed from enriched warming walnut in the neoclassical French Louis XVI taste. The case features a bookmatch walnut crafted top with ormolu mounts. The desk is supported by square tapered and paneled legs with brass capped feet. The front of the case has five large storage drawers mounted with exceptionally crafted french knocker drawer pulls. Each side has large 18 inch writing pull outs. The back side has a large 32 inch pullout for an added writing table. Finished on all sides with a lovely profile. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship.

Provenance : Jerome Schottenstein Estate, Columbus Ohio. Jerome was was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, co-founder of Schottenstein Stores Corp. The Schottenstein family were Lithuanian immigrants who began an extensive business empire in the late 19th Century. Schottenstein Stores owns stakes in DSW and American Signature Furniture; American Eagle Outfitters, retail liquidator SB360 Capital Partners, over 50 shopping centers, and 5 factories producing its shoes and furniture. It also holds an ownership interest in American Eagle Outfitters, Wehmeyer in Germany, Cold Stone Creamery and The Mazel Company.

Condition

Good vintage condition, mark/ blemishes to one porion of top; edge wear, light use related wear.

Dimensions

34" x 68" x 30.5"h, knee 31.5" x 24.25"h