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Considering buying this desk

3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago

Would you call this Victorian? I don't think so but not sure what style.

Anyway I like it mainly because it is not so plain as what I have now, which is an oak library table, Mission Style. This library table I have now is the perfect size for the computer and has a drawer. I'm not going to be buying any other Mission style furniture such as chairs of coffee or end tables though because I don't particularly like the style.

Seller description:

"Antique Desk $150

Beautiful three drawer antique desk. One side opens and the other is pho. Great sliders on the drawers and oils up beautifully."





Comments (13)

  • 3 years ago




  • 3 years ago

    Thank you.

  • 3 years ago

    It looks like a well-made piece from high-quality wood in great shape.

  • 3 years ago

    It is indeed a very pretty piece of furniture.

  • 3 years ago

    Personally I wouldn't get it because I don't think it is particularly functional.


    Even though I mostly live in a digital world, I need a desk that has storage for a few files; storage for paper; a place to hide the printer and a good space for a keyboard and computer plus external hard drive for constant back up.

  • 3 years ago

    That’s fine @Helen, we’re not asking if you’d buy this desk.

  • 3 years ago

    Your post literally states you are considering buying the desk for a computer.


    What was the purpose of posting if yuu didnt want input? 🤷‍♀️😂

  • 3 years ago

    Apparently I have to meet the lady selling it at some storage unit which is less than ideal.

    Maybe if she thinks I want to go to the trouble of arranging a meeting at a storage unit i am anxious to buy it full price?

    Hi Michael, I have it at my storage unit. It is called security storage off hopper. They are open till 7pm.

  • 3 years ago

    Not necessarily, if she's keeping it in a storage unit I wouldn't expect her to haul it back to her house so a potential buyer could look at it and then maybe change his/her mind and not purchase it at all. And then it would have to be schlepped back to the storage unit, all for nothing.

  • 3 years ago

    I saw the desk. Got a chance to measure it because the ad didn't include measurements. It's a nice looking desk. I don't think it's all that old. Don't even think it is 1930's vintage. I offered $100. She turned it down. She had wanted $150. Her husband was there but he said nothing. So it will stay in the storage unit.

    It's in N California btw if anyone else wants it. 60 miles north of SF. I'd give the seller's contact info to anyone that asks.

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    No, it is not that old, IMO. Going with Hepplewhite style...1940's? Mahogany? I like it. Think it is worth refinishing.

    Even at $150.00 I would buy it....IF, it works with your decor.




  • 3 years ago

    It's not really meant to go against a wall because it is "double sided." I didn't even understand that from the seller's description until I saw it in person. It has 3 drawers that open. On the other side it looks like it has the same 3 drawers. But they are just drawer faces that do not open. Never saw a desk like that before. Must be for a business. You sit on the side with the drawers that open, and your customer sits on the other side with the fake drawers.

    Seller description:

    "Antique Desk $150

    Beautiful three drawer antique desk. One side opens and the other is pho. Great sliders on the drawers and oils up beautifully."

    Interesting way to spell "pho" hahaha.



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