Large Unusual Curly Maple Wooden Desk Vintage or Antique - $245 (Asheville)

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Great piece for someone who wants 'virgin' wood! Because of age, the original 'finish' has mostly peeled off. The rest comes off easy with a sanding pad. I already finished the top. The wood is maple (with 'curly maple' areas). Locally made by famous woodworker in Asheville (now deceased ~ although his shop is still here and his apprentice now runs it). Most likely special order with that unusual 'top piece' (I believe he only did special orders). Large and heavy. Solid wood but original 'finish' peeling (I have since used a kitchen scrub to remove almost all of the top finish which is a light curly maple wood. There was never paint put on this wood (just some kind of 'finish' which comes off easily with any abrasive scrub. It must be old! Other than that, excellent. The insides of all the drawers are 'as new'. The name of the maker is 'burnt' into the wood. This was his signature branding. Extremely heavy piece of solid wood. Let me know if you need precise measurements. There is only one coat of whatever was on there originally and it is peeling very easily and would just need hand work (scrapes off very easily) to get it off (rather than chemicals or sanders, etc). The wood has beautiful lines of curly maple running through it in spots. Stanley was the owner of Stanley A. Briggs Custom Furniture for 61 years, working until the age of 92 and retiring on May 30, 2019. Stanley designed and built furniture to furnish several homes in Western North Carolina, Ocala Florida, and has crafted furniture in almost every state. Some of his accomplishments include the pulpit and alter furniture for Billy Graham at the Cove.

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posted: 2025-11-09 11:46

updated: 2025-12-08 20:45

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Great piece for someone who wants 'virgin' wood! Because of age, the original 'finish' has mostly peeled off. The rest comes off easy with a sanding pad. I already finished the top. The wood is...