Imperial Grand Rapids Crotch Mahogany Leather Top Desk Chippendale Queen Anne

Description

Up for consideration is a beautiful circa 1940s Chippendale style knee-hole desk by Imperial Furniture out of Grand Rapids Michigan. Made from mahogany with 8 drawers showing crotch front with brass hardware. The leather or vinyl top is inset allowing for a perfect writing surface. Feet are bracketed with acanthus carved trim. A neat addition to any office or study.

History
Imperial Furniture Company was founded by F. Stuart Foote in 1903, and remained in business until 1954 when it was sold to Bergsma Brother Co. after Foote died. Imperial’s primary product was tables, with the addition of bookcases to its line later in its history. Foote laid claim to inventing the “coffee table” after he helped his wife prepare for a party by lowering the legs on a table. Imperial made dining room tables to go along with buffets made by the Grand Rapids Chair Co. Imperial was the first factory to bring out Duncan Phyfe reproductions. They worked mostly in mahogany but also had pieces of cherry. In the 1940’s, they made wood airplane wings for the government. Imperial was the first company to concentrate large-scale efforts on occasional furniture.

This desk includes free shipping with hand delivery in home

Condition

Very Good
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Dimensions

24" x 48" x 29.5"
Knee Hole - 20" x 24"
(L x W x H)