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What is a drop front desk called?
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A drop-front desk is usually called a secretary. Other names for this type of desk include writing cabinet, fall-front desk and secrétaire à abattant. The name secretary can be traced back to the 18th century when estate secretaries used the drop-front desks as workstations for paying bills and reconciling accounts. On 1stDibs, find a range of secretary desks.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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Swedish Gustavian Style Drop Front Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Swedish Gustavian style drop front desk in natural wood finish.
Category
Antique 1870s Swedish Country Desks
Materials
Pine
Antique Victorian Walnut Drop Front Desk C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Walnut Drop Front Desk C1880
Measures - 49 1/4" x 29" x 18 1/4"
This Victorian
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Circa 1816 Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Drop Front Desk
Located in Houston, US
Circa 1816 Swedish Gustavian style painted drop front desk light blue grey in color with brick red
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Mahogany Hepplewhite Drop Front Desk with Graduated Drawers
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Mahogany Hepplewhite Drop Front Desk with Graduated Drawers, Shaped Skirt, Tapered Legs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Desks
Materials
Opaline Glass, Mahogany
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 1800's English George III Style Drop Front Desk
Located in Louisville, KY
This early 19th century Georgian drop-front desk is reflective of an era when form and function
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Desks
Materials
Brass
19th Century Italian Cherrywood Drop-Front Desk Secretaire with Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
A cherrywood drop front desk with four small drawers fitted in the upper interior and three drawers
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Desks
Materials
Cherry
$3,900 Sale Price
50% Off