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American Colonial Revival Oak Writing Desk w/ Turned Legs, c.1930’s

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Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Country: United States
Materials: Unknown
Period Style: American Colonial
Date of Manufacturer: 1930’s
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Number of Items: 1
ID Number: 10,058
Dimensions: 30.25”H x 48”W x 19.50”D
Description: This American Colonial Revival oak writing desk from the 1930s embodies the movement’s reverence for early American architecture and tradition. Crafted in solid aged oak, its turned legs and stretcher base echo the symmetry and order found in Colonial homes and public buildings of the time. Colonial Revival furniture was especially popular along the East Coast and Midwest, where designers sought to reconnect a rapidly modernizing society with the dignity and permanence of America’s founding heritage. The desk’s design emphasizes utility and restraint, celebrating honest materials and craftsmanship over ornament. As both a functional workspace and a reflection of cultural identity, it represents the enduring philosophy of grounding modern life in the stability of the past.
Fun Historical Fact: The Colonial Revival movement gained momentum after the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, which rekindled national pride in early American forms. By the 1930s, the style was not only seen in furniture but also in architecture, from university campuses to suburban homes, giving families a sense of continuity and rootedness. This desk, with its traditional lines and oak construction, would have fit seamlessly into those interiors, connecting the daily routines of modern households to America’s architectural and cultural heritage.

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