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A Chippendale slant front desk, Rhode Island, 1780
Category: Furniture - American
SubType: Desk
Origin: America-USA
Era: 18th Century
A Chippendale cherry slant front desk with fitted interior, Rhode Island probably Providence, circa 1780. This desk features a finely carved block and shell interior above a chest of four graduated drawers all on ogee bracket feet . The slant front opens to a writing surface fitted with drawers and letter cubbies framed with shell valances






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