This American drafting desk from the 1920's features metal crank handles on the front of the table that work in unison to lower and raise the table height when either one is turned.
Before the restoration work, the top of this desk was marred by a deep gash running across its entire length. After some careful sanding, resurfacing, and refinishing, it was returned to this functional smooth condition by Casey, my skilled brother-in-law.
Side view of the slanted drawing board.
Even though this drafting desk and chair are both fairly compact and occupy little floor space, they are quite comfortable to use even by a 6 foot person given its sturdy construction, slanted drafting board, and adjustable height.
Further proof that workmanship and quality of American products from almost a century ago can stand the test time. Feel certain uneasiness that we might not be able to say the same about many items produced today given that these days fewer and fewer goods seem to be manufactured in the USA.

2 comments:
Lovely thing.
I want one.
Is that a pullout tray underneath the
the sloping board?
Who's your handsome friend in the first picture?
Actually I was told that the open slot under the drawing board is just a shelf for storing spare sheets of paper or a sketchbook. That would be my sister's 1.5 years old kitten: Yeti.
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