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Antique Cutler Roll Top Desk - $1,250 (Antique Row)
1500 South Broadway near E Florida
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Abner Cutler & Son were cabinetmakers in Buffalo, New York who started production in the late 1820s. They produced numerous rolltop desk models and had many patents related to desk mechanisms. They exhibited at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. Their desks were solidly constructed as evidenced by its remarkable example.
This is a lovely antique A. Cutler & Son oak rolltop writing desk from about 1900. This is a harder to find model with a birdseye maple writing surface. The S shaped tambor sliding front cover works smoothly. The interior has many useful pigeon holes and drawers and a large writing surface that will hold a laptop computer nicely. The pedestals are in great shape and the 8 drawers open and close smoothly. There are two pull out shelves, one at the top of each pedestal, that provide extra side work surfaces. This desk was purchased about 15 years ago from the family of the original owner.
There are two keys that lock and unlock the rolltop lock. Each top drawer is stamped with the Cutler brand and the Cutler name is also in gold on the edge of the rolltop. There are a few minor blemishes such as a partially split handle on the lower right deep drawer, a missing piece to the right interior drawer handle, and a few narrow splits to the birdseye maple top. Other wear is typical of a used item of this age. The original casters on the pedestals were removed in the 1970s and are tucked away in one of the drawers. The back panel was replaced in the 1970s after damage to the original during a move from overseas. The desk was varnished in the 1970s to keep it protected which it has. The desk measures 50¾“ high, 55” wide and 33” deep.
This is a beautiful old rolltop desk with a lot of character. It is designed to break down into pieces for easier transport. Delivery is available.