John Keal Writing Desk with Bookshelf for Brown Saltman

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Dimensions
28.75in H x 52in W x 23.75in D
Materials
Walnut-Stained Mahogany, Brass Pulls

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John Keal Writing Desk with Bookshelf for Brown Saltman

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15+
Years of restoration craft
8,000
Pieces restored in-house
80+
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Sleek modern writing desk designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman in the United States circa 1960s. The asymmetrical shape on this striking desk exemplifies Keal’s clean and modern aesthetic ideal to represent classic minimalist expressions for a blend of design and functionality. The desk features a walnut-stained mahogany case comprised of two compact drawers and a large file cabinet to store office essentials adding versatility to any workspace. Each drawer has a polished brass pull that accentuates the warm brown tones and grain pattern in the wood reflecting modern elegance in every detail. This desk has been professionally restored by our expert craftsmen, ensuring many more years of use in any working environment.

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John Keal

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John Keal

Renowned for his elegant and timeless teak seating and dining designs.

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Drag to reveal - 64 hours of bench work

The Restoration Record

Everything we touched, and everything we left alone

Sixty-four hours of bench time by two craftsmen in our Hyperion Avenue workshop. Period-correct methods and materials throughout.

Frame fully disassembled, joints cleaned of old glue and re-set with hide glue. One rear stretcher replaced with salvaged period teak, grain-matched.
Stripped by hand, sanded through 120/180/240/320 grit, then three coats of Danish oil cut back between coats. No lacquer, no filler, no stain.
New jute webbing over the original beech rails; horsehair and natural latex pad; Kvadrat wool bouclé in undyed oat.
Maker's stamp, original brass fittings and the patina on the arm caps, the marks that prove the piece lived.