The American Empire or late Classical Revival piece has two glass doors on the top section with 3 drawers and a shelf inside. It has two drawers under the doors, and three wide drawers on the bottom section. It has two pull-out pegs to hold the fold-out desk leaf up. The item also boasts carved curved front legs, and turned wood knobs. The top can be separated from the bottom for transport. It measures 65 1/4" tall, 44 1/2" wide, and 21 1/4" deep. There is missing trim on the right side of the piece, and some veneer chips on the folded top and front right. There are also some scratches, stains, and indentations on the piece. Otherwise, it is in overall good condition. This item was part of the NSCDA-IL Collection at the Clarke-Ford House (the oldest house in the city of Chicago). Third-party freight shipping or personal pickup is required. Please see our website for our shipping recommendations.

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June 13, 2026 11:00 AM CDT
7232 N. Western Ave
Chicago, IL, US 60645

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$50 $199 $10
$200 $499 $25
$500 $1,999 $50
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