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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
Crafted with meticulous care, this oversized desk showcases impressive carved details and hidden drawers that add an air of mystery and functionality.
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.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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.
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
Exciting and note-worthy is that the lower middle drawer on the inside of the desk can be taken out to reveal a hidden storage compartment beneath.
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 top made by Harden Furniture.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Late 18th Century Small Lady's Mahogany Writing Desk with Ink Pot & Well
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
A superb George III lady's mahogany writing desk with hidden ink pots and a drawer, circa 1790.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$12,400 Sale Price
20% Off