- More
SUPERB PETRIFIED WOOD DESK. ...
Description
SUPERB PETRIFIED WOOD DESKAraucarioxylon arizonicum
Triassic
Chinle Formation, Arizona
The deposits of Arizona's Petrified Forest are known also as "Rainbow Wood" for the wonderful variety of colors created by millions of years of water seepage and mineral replacement. As such, it is highly prized as a decorative material, although rarely put to such spectacular use as in this luxurious desk. The whole top section is one large single slice of petrified wood, cut along the vertical to create striking parallel patterns of different colored strata, in vivid dark shades of deep earthy red, black and blue, together with paler ribbons of cream and gray-green, brought to a highly polished finish and offset by the rough bark texture that rims the edge. The spectacular slab itself measures 79 x 37½ x 2 inches, and is presented as the top of a finely-constructed desk; with knee-hole, seven drawers and a backside of gently undulating form. This impressive and unique executive desk is constructed from white maple and veneered all over with exotic Brazilian pomelle bubinga wood, a rare and exotic hard wood highly prized for its incredibly intricate lacey patterning. Raised on four tapering brass feet, this exceptional furniture masterpiece stands 30 1/8 inches high overall.
Auction Info
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
19.5% of the successful bid (minimum $14) per lot.
This item cannot be shipped using standard methods. Please contact us for more information. Sales Tax information
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms
Floor auctions
Open for bidding: (View All)World & Ancient Coins
Ends on 08/02/2021
Currency
Ends on 08/02/2021
Fine Art
Ends on 08/04/2021
Comics & Comic Art
Ends on 08/05/2021
Comics & Comic Art
Ends on 08/06/2021
Jewelry & Timepieces
Ends on 08/06/2021
Decorative Art
Ends on 08/10/2021
Photography
Ends on 08/11/2021
Decorative Art
Ends on 08/12/2021
US Coins
Ends on 08/15/2021
US Coins
Ends on 08/18/2021
Fine Art
Ends on 08/18/2021
World & Ancient Coins
Ends on 08/19/2021
Sports Collectibles
Ends on 08/21/2021
US Coins
Ends on 08/22/2021
Comics & Comic Art
Ends on 08/26/2021
US Coins
Ends on 08/26/2021
US Coins
Ends on 08/26/2021
US Coins
Ends on 08/29/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 08/03/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 08/03/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 08/11/2021
Nature & Science
Opens about 08/12/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 08/18/2021
Photography
Opens about 08/18/2021
Comics & Comic Art
Opens about 08/20/2021
Decorative Art
Opens about 08/19/2021
Jewelry & Timepieces
Opens about 08/27/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 08/25/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 08/26/2021
US Coins
Opens about 08/16/2021
World & Ancient Coins
Opens about 08/22/2021
Currency
Opens about 08/18/2021
Luxury Real Estate
Opens about 07/23/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 08/31/2021
Decorative Art
Opens about 09/01/2021
Fine & Rare Wine
Opens about 09/03/2021
Space
Opens about 09/07/2021
Historical
Opens about 09/07/2021
Sports Collectibles
Opens about 09/03/2021
Luxury Accessories
Opens about 09/07/2021
World & Ancient Coins
Opens about 08/29/2021
Currency
Opens about 08/30/2021
Currency
Opens about 08/30/2021
Jewelry & Timepieces
Opens about 08/27/2021
Photography
Opens about 09/07/2021
Decorative Art
Opens about 09/09/2021
Heritage membership
- Past Auction Values (prices, photos, full descriptions, etc.)
- Bid online
- Free Collector newsletter
- Want List with instant e-mail notifications
- Reduced auction commissions when you resell your
winnings
- Cash Advances
- More Bidders
- Trusted Experts
- Over 200,000 Satisfied Consignors Since 1976
Learn about consigning with us
I was very pleased with the results and with the professionalism of Alissa and Heritage Auctions! I will definitely auction with them again.View More Testimonials
HA.com receives more traffic than any other auction house website. (Source: Similarweb.com)
Video tutorial
Getting the most out of search