Lot 382

Late 19th/20th C. Arts & Craft Period Mission Desk

Estimate: $400 - $800

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Available for your bidding pleasure is this Late 19th/20th C. Arts and Crafts period Mission Style Desk. This desk shows a solid pine wood construction with excellent design. The desk features a pull out drawer, on either side of the desk are two shelves which offer added storage. Each side of the desk shows two slats which disguise shelving which is accessible from either side. Visually, Arts and Crafts furniture and Mission style furniture are one and the same, with straightforward wood forms, becoming quite popular in the United States at the turn of the century, where it took on the name "Craftsman style" (you're probably familiar with Craftsman bungalows). But colloquially, both Arts and Crafts and Craftsman are used interchangeably when referring to the American movement. When it comes Arts and Crafts furniture specifically, the aesthetic is simple. Pieces were often made out of stained wood, featuring straightforward rectilinear forms with little to no ornamentation. The focus was on the solid craftsmanship rather than the design, promoting the humility and integrity of labor. Gustav Stickley was a major proponent of the style, producing countless pieces of Arts and Crafts furniture. This desk shows excellent condition and a sturdy construction, wear consistent with normal use. It measures 47"L x 26.5"W x 30"H, Drawer 20"W x 22.25"L x 2.5"D
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