Rosewood was the preferred wood for top-quality American furniture during their 1850s and 1860s, was used by Herter Brothers throughout their carrier For a cabinet’s interior the firm often contrasted light colored woods, such as satin wood or maple, with darker exterior surfaces, such as walnut or rosewood. (How,et al, Herter Brothers: Furniture and Interior for a gilded Age., Abrams, 1994.) This is the evident inside the drawers and the fall front deskof our elegant, and some what petite, secretaire-a- abattant. The desk’s front, which simulates three draws, open to reveal a richly polished maple interior. Beneath it all are four lock-front drawers, which are also finished in maple. 45 3/4” Height 27 1/2“ Width 15” Depth Price $12,500.00 |