Aw, shucks! Well, if I can ever help anyone from my seat here in Maine, I'm happy to do it. As I look at that first pic above with the mirror straight from the garage, I'm surprised people kept reading, as it does NOT look good. All I can say is check your garages, attics and CL for things that might not look good to start, and see what a bit a of paint, glaze or wax does. Just take a look at Lauraella's post 'The Desk is Done!' - Wow - what a transformation. And reno_fan's bathroom and kitchen island painting, just to name a few. We should start a post called 'What can I do with this ____,' where we all post accessories that need some renewing. I think we'd come up with lots of ideas and suggestions. I took a pic of the mantle in daylight, so you can see the toned down mirror better.

It just dawned on me I have TWO secretaries here within say 12 foot of each other. One in the living room and one in the hallway. Both totally different styles but both are secretaries. And from where I sit in the living room it almost looks like the one is in the bedroom. OOPs I see my hubby is standing in the bedroom doorway so you can not see into that room. It is funny how when we moved in here I had all the furniture set where to go on my mind. Now we have been here for a little over a year I am already to make some changes. This is going to be fun. Hoping it is still there for you after Christmas. Chris Here is a link that might be useful: Two secretaries

The views showing the edges of the drawer front shows that it is made of two layers of wood. The main part of the drawer front is solid wood and has the dove-tailing; The decorative, carved front trim is a thinner board adhered to the drawer front - Interesting. These two pieces may be of different woods or materials. This type of construction would allow the manufacturer to produce several different styles of decoration with no change in the base structure. If all the carved surfaces are thin boards, it could be decorated in any style by choosing the style pieces and bonding those in place.

@Lindac92, following are a few more photos but due to the size & placement in a niche, I can't move it to get a decent shot of the back or the sides. And at 8' tall, I can't get a good look at the bonnet & that questionable scroll work piece; the blocking holding it seems to match the rest of the bonnet but it needs a better inspection than I can give on a step ladder. One of the movers commented that even the bonnet was dovetailed but they had it setup so fast, I didn't get to see it. There is nothing to indicate the top doors have had any alterations concerning the glass; what's in there now is old & wavy. Piece is made of mahogany, mahogany veneer, pine secondary, & poplar? shelves/drawer bottoms/& back panels. Dovetails on drawer front & rear Auction photo of the Back Looking at the back from the inside Closeup of bracket feet; Back legs are straight & plain Bottom side panel