Antique 1900s Arts & Crafts Mission Gothic Student's Secretary Desk Dark Academia

An exceptional Arts & Crafts Mission quarter-sawn oak drop-front student's secretary desk, retaining its original integrated electric reading lights and beautifully preserved original finish. Dating to the early 20th century, this desks features a fitted interior with multiple letter compartments and pigeonholes, along with a pair of distinctive brass pyramidal light shades, each inset with four faceted purple glass "jewels".

The desk retains its original finish and has not been restored. The drop-front and lower drawer are both currently without keys. The integrated reading lamps are in working condition although both the bulb sockets had to be replaced and some amateur re-wiring had been done.

Condition is very good overall for its age, with honest signs of more than a century of careful use, including light scuffs, scratches, finish wear, and minor surface marks consistent with age. There are no cracks, breaks, or significant structural repairs noted. The only repair observed is an old reinforcement to the underside perimeter of the drawer bottom using beads of glue, which does not affect its functionality. The lock mechanism on the drop-down door has three non-original screws

Measures approx. 32.5” x 15” x 46.75” tall

Interior dimensions of the front drawer are (approx): 27.25” x 12.75” x 3.75” deep

Drop-down door work surface table is approx. 22.5“ x 16“

Each square shade is approximately 4.5” x 4.5” x 2.25” tall