Desk Tray Appraisal

Vintage Executive Desk with Built-in Typewriter Tray and Typewriter

This is a vintage executive-style wooden desk, likely constructed from a hardwood such as oak or mahogany, given its dark, rich reddish-brown stain and visible wood grain. The desk features a classic double-pedestal design, with each pedestal supporting a desktop and containing a stack of drawers. The left pedestal appears to have three drawers, while the right pedestal also has three, with the top right drawer featuring a keyhole, suggesting it was lockable. The drawer pulls are rectangular and recessed, giving a clean, minimalist look. The desktop is flat and expansive, offering a significant work surface on either side of the integrated typewriter well. This well is a notable feature, designed to house a typewriter, which is present in the image. The typewriter itself is a significant component, appearing to be an older model, possibly from the mid-20th century, with a black matte finish, numerous circular keys, and a visible carriage and platten. The desk shows signs of use commensurate with its age, including wear and scuffs on the desktop surfaces and edges, some fading of the finish, and potentially some minor dings or scratches not clearly visible but implied by the overall condition. The construction appears to be solid and sturdy, indicating quality craftsmanship typical of office furniture from its era. The wood paneling in the background, along with the red carpet, further suggests a historical or vintage setting for this piece. The numerical markings, possibly inventory numbers or years, visible on the right desktop edge ('707' and '1982' or similar), hint at its institutional or previous ownership history. The overall style points to a functional and robust office piece from the mid-20th century.