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What is a hidden desk called?
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There are a few different types of hidden desks in furniture design, but the most common one is called a murphy desk. A murphy desk uses hinges to fold up the desk into a hideaway position, giving a smaller space more functionality. Shop a collection of desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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French Walnut Desk with Hidden Drawer Detail, circa 1820
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An Amazingly Massive Example of a French Walnut Desk with Hidden Drawer Detail. Circa 1820
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks
Materials
Walnut
Antique Italian Money-Changers Desk with Hidden Storage
Located in London, GB
An 17-18th century antique desk.
Likely Italian, but sourced in France.
Solid oak with a
Category
Antique Early 18th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1830s German Biedermeier Secretaire Desk with hidden Compartement
Located in Greven, DE
out and slowing the movement evenly. When fully pulled out, there are three hidden drawers in the area
Category
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Cherry
Danish Teak Secretary Desk with Hidden Vanity Mirror
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish teak secretary desk crafted of teak with book-matched grain across the drawers. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Teak
Elegant Louis XV Period French Secretary Desk with Hidden Compartment
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period Rococo secretary with hidden compartment, circa 1760. This antique French
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Solid Cherry Desk by Harden, NY, Moser Style
By Harden Furniture 1, Thomas Moser
Located in Miami, FL
Solid cherry desk with hidden compartments, hand cut dovetail construction and a leather writing
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
