My parents got me this amazing desk for Christmas but we didn't have room in the truck to bring it home. I made sure we fit it in on our trip this weekend!
I found this label on the back. It's a Maddox Table secretary desk and was made in Jamestown, NY! I found some history on the Maddox Table company online.
I just love all the little drawers, nooks and crannies. I could not wait to fill them with all my little treasures.
I spent an entire evening dancing around, organizing, sorting and stowing away. I love it!
My Dad's bedroom set from before he and my mom married was initially split between him (dresser) and me (bed) when I was growing up. It wasn't until we moved into our house in Jamestown that he gave me his dresser. The label inside said Jamestown, NY as well :-) Guess the furniture wanted to be "back home." Unfortunately, the furniture business moved out of Jamestown years ago. There is still a couple of places that manufacture like El Greco (baby furniture) and Fancher Chair but nothing like the old days.
ReplyDeleteThat's too bad. I was excited to see it was from Jamestown. Found some info on Maddox Tables here http://www.auctioncentralnews.com/index.php/columns-and-international/furniture-specific/5799-furniture-specific-trite
DeleteDid you know that the "pillars" next to the little door (inside the cabinet) slide out? I found 2 old letters my great uncle had writtin in mine. My desk belonged to my great-aunt.
ReplyDeleteThat is AMAZING! I can't wait to go home and check it out!
DeleteThat is some serious eye candy! I would love to have something like that for all my stationary bits.
ReplyDeleteThat's a real beauty! Functional too!!
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