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From simple pine work table as a desk to large quarter sawn oak roll top, full front, front and tall secretaries, in almost every wood imaginable, Austin Antiques will help you furnish your office, library or home office in great style.
You will find in our 15 showrooms and over 10,000 Sq. Ft. • Executive Desks • Bankers Desks • Mercantile or Accountant Desks • Butler Desks • Open and Closed • Simple • Double • Triple Door Glass Bookcases • Barrister Cases • Office Desk Chairs • and much more.
Just come on in and and pick it out and pick it up, or take advantage of our delivery options. You may qualify for Free delivery, call to find out.
The earliest American desks evolved from simple sturdy boxes made in the 17th century by the first settlers. Most of these are constructed from 6 or 7 plain boards, although more elaborate examples have geometric or floral carving or painted decoration.
These pieces are often referred to as Bible boxes because the treasured family Bible might be kept in them, but it seems likely that important papers and other small valuables were also stored in there.
These boxes have either flat or slanting tops and were placed for convenient use on tables or benches. The top of the slanting form could be used as a writing surface. >>Read Library & Office History
