Sheraton Secretary

Shown in Fine Woodworking #190 in April of 2007 and exhibited at the Boston Athenaeum, this Secretary is an amalgam of different designs from the golden period of Sheraton case pieces, 1790-1810. With a tambour section large enough for contemporary file folders and standard envelopes, the secretary is also a functional piece of furniture designed to be used in every day living. The sloped front unfolds to provide a work surface, while the shelving in the bookcase above is adjustable and capable of holding large volumes or small objects. Casework in the Sheraton Style, with detailed veneers, curved muntins and reeded or fluted legs, is a specialty.

The case is naturally finished mahogany, with birds-eye maple drawer front panels and holly and ebony inlays. The finials are hand cast in England. Dimensions: 93 high, 39 wide and 22 deep.

Richard Oedel, Fort Point Cabinetmakers

23 Drydock Ave 3rd floor

Boston MA 02210

617-763-1349

fax: 617-338-9487

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website: www.finefurnituremaster.com

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Richard Oedel focuses on fine furniture forms from any era. While I do reproduction work, (like the exact reproduction of the Eliphalet Chapin desk in the Garvan Collection at Yale) most of my work is adapted or original designs. Federal Style bureaus and secretaries, music stands with bent laminations, or studio furniture with sweeping curves, I am comfortable with a variety of styles.

Area Served: Located in Boston
delivery is available throughout the US.

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