Thomas Chippendale Lions Head Carved Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
An exceptional monumental executive desk of outstanding quality featuring elaborate Renaissance Revival carving, concealed storage, and two interchangeable original tops. This desk was designed to be viewed from all sides, making it ideal for the center of a private office, executive suite, law office, library, or study.
The desk includes both original interchangeable tops:
Gilt-tooled burgundy leather writing surface
Matching solid wood executive top
The massive double-pedestal base features doors on both the executive and visitor sides. One side of each pedestal conceals banks of drawers, while the opposite side contains removable document and filing compartments. Every side of the desk is fully finished with carved panels, making it equally attractive from the front, sides, and rear.
Features include:
Approx. 77" W × 50" D
Monumental executive proportions
Renaissance Revival styling
Deep hand-carved grotesque mask corbels
Carved swag garlands and floral details
Paw feet
Original decorative brass hardware
Dual-access pedestal cabinets
Concealed drawer banks
Removable file/document organizers
Original gilt-tooled leather writing surface
Matching solid wood top included
Beautiful warm walnut/mahogany-toned finish
Excellent overall condition with age-appropriate wear to the leather
No maker's label was found despite careful inspection. Based on construction, carving quality, and design, this appears to be a premium American executive desk dating from the mid-20th century.
This is a rare statement piece suitable for a collector, executive office, library, law firm, or luxury home office.
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