Maddox Secretary Desk Secret Compartment

Secret compartments in furniture were one method of protecting one s most valuable possessions against thieves secret safes false bottoms hidden cabinets and cleverly placed panels were all used to baffle.

Maddox secretary desk secret compartment.

Indeed the most expensive models of maddox secretary desks required fine woodworking skills and multiple weeks of work to produce. From the research i ve done on secret compartments there are probably one or two in your desk behind the columns on each side of the central small door. After all the secretary desk stands as a status pieces in many fine homes. Obviously the larger more impressive and finer models featured multiple aspects described above.

Maddox furniture in antique desks secretaries 1900 1950 slant desk in antique desks secretaries 1900 1950 vintage roll top desk. Crafted of mahogany the signature is by noted maker maddox the restored deep finish is in excellent condition on this american made vintage furniture from the 1940 s. Choosing your antique secretary desk. Here are 10 pieces of furniture with hidden compartments to help you store everything from cords and cables to craft supplies remote controls and even your car keys.

This hidden compartments secretary is located at strathroy antique mall. L am always looking for the odd furniture or things in life. Make offer 1940s maddox chippendale walnut drop front secretary governor winthrop desk antique mahogany hepplewhite secretary by maddox table co jamestown ny. Sometimes there is another at the back of the central.

This bookcase offers 10 hidden compartments and would make a stylish addition to your living room den or home office. Antique sheraton style flame mahogany writing desk with drawers and compartments. Desks 577 of 613. 2 in 1 upgrade nightstand with lift top and computer table height adjustable bedside table end table laptop desk with 2 drawer and hidden storage compartment black 4 3 out of 5 stars 48 86 90 86.

In furniture desks show tell and furniture secretaries show tell. This georgian style traditional secretary desk with bookcase top has claw feet a serpentine front and secret compartments.