This Fine Wm. A. Berkey figured cherry leather-top Louis XV style writing desk for John Widdicomb, circa 1950, is both stunning and graceful, with classic library sensibility and a well-preserved, polished, and usable work surface. This desk has a lovely drawer arrangement that gives it refined character, offers visibility from all angles, and makes it an appealing choice for placement in a variety of upscale, sophisticated interiors and well-designed spaces, whether used in a study, library, bedroom, dressing room, or home office. * Figured cherry wood construction * Black Leather writing surface with three black leather panels, each bordered by decorative gilt tooling and a raised gallery edge * Front elevation features a serpentine center section flanked by banks of shaped and molded drawers on each side, with brass-tone round pulls and a central floral-style escutcheon * Cabriole legs that sweep outward and French-inspired shaped feet * Drawer construction features dovetail joinery, and the interior bears the maker’s marking for Wm. A. Berkey Furniture Co. and John Widdicomb. * Vintage condition is attractive and consistent with age and prior use. The desk presents well overall, with light surface wear, minor marks, gentle finish variation, and age-appropriate patina visible on the wood and leather. Please see the close-up photos above for more detailed visual information about the condition.