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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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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
Architects Desk with Hidden Lockable Drawer, Style of Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Munich, DE
unique very well made.
behind the lockable drawer is a second one - also lockable...... a storage from the other side. in used condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Johann Tapp Custom Built Art Deco era Cartoonist Desk with Hidden Compartments
By Johan Tapp
Located in Ferndale, MI
Custom Built Art Deco desk attributed to Johann Tapp of Chicago . Built for Chicago Tribune
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Chrome
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
1930's Art Deco Secretaire Desk with hidden locking mechanism
Located in Ulm, DE
/unlocked by a hidden locking mechanism.
Original Art Deco, France 1930s
Dimensions:
Width: 85 cm
height
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Elegant French Louis XV Period Secretary Writing 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
