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How does a secretary desk work?
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A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Biedermeier Escritoire Desk Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Biedermeier Mahogany Escritoire.
This Escritoire Features 5 Drawers and a Pull Down Writing Slope
Category
Antique 1860s Biedermeier Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Queen Anne early 18th Century inlaid burr walnut escritoire, desk or chest. A
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Escritoire Desk Mahogany Antique, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
French Mahogany Escritoire.
Circa 1860
This Escritoire Stands Upon Turned Feet.
Having Fluted
Category
Antique 1860s Desks
Materials
Mahogany
French Escritoire Desk Mahogany Antique Chest
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This rather imposing escritoire stands upon turned feet.
The bottom panelled doors open to reveal
Category
Antique 1860s Empire Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Early Victorian Oak Escritoire Desk Oriental Tapestry Laptop Work Table Campaign
Located in GB
We are delighted to this very rare Victorian oak Escritoire drop front desk with Oriental tapestry
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Escritoire Desk
Located in Brea, CA
This Louis XV style vanity gilt bronze-mounted desk has one wide drawer in front and there are 6
Category
20th Century American American Classical Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
