Mission oak Arts and Crafts Oak Desk. This desk has the butterfly joints. The desk has wood carved handles and wood designed latches for the doors. Very heavy dimensional oak throughout the desk. Measures 54″ x 36, and 30″ Height. Circa 1903.
I would like to thank Shawn for forwarding this identification information on this Desk. The desk was on the Front Cover of Fred Macey Furniture Christmas Catalog of 1903. The picture can be viewed of this and the actual offering of the desk in the catalog for $36.
Fred MACEY Co. Grand Rapids Michigan
“Mission Table Desk No.364”
“Without question this table desk is the most artistic, high-grade, true Mission table desk that has yet been produced. It is a perfect gem that must be seen to be appreciated. The illustration is made direct from the photograph of the article itself, and by close examination of the detail construction, it will be seen to be absolutely perfect. Notice the old-style latch on the doors; notice the wedge and tenon at the ends; notice the simple yet suggestive heart-shaped design at the top of each pillar. Everything is designed for simplicity and usefulness.” – MACEY Co., Christmas Gifts Catalogue, 1903
