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Bombay Secretary Desk

Secretary Desk, Tambour Roll Top
By Bombay Furniture Co.
Located in Clermont, FL
Secretary desk by Bombay Furniture Co. Beautiful veneer mahogany finish. Dated 2004. Table
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Secretary Desk, Tambour Roll Top
Secretary Desk, Tambour Roll Top
H 40.5 in W 30 in D 20 in
Italian Olive Burl Wood Cabriole Leg Bombay Drop Front Secretary with Bookcase
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very fine craftsmanship Italian made burl wood drop front secretary.
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20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Olive, Burl

The early Victorian silver Rococo Revival inkstand of General Charles Nepean
By Robinson, Edkins, & Aston
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
16th July 1802 He served as the Chief Secretary for Ireland from 1804 to 1805 and as the Governor of
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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Desk Sets

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Located in Cypress, CA
Attractive Italian Rococo style walnut veneer secretary cabinet, early 20th century. The top part of the cabinet over slant-front desk with writing compartments, all-over bombe for...
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Questions About Bombay Secretary Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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
    Secretary desks originated in the early 18th century. They were typically used by secretaries and clerks and featured plenty of compacted drawers for stationary storage. On 1stDibs, find a collection of secretary desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A secretary desk is called by its name because of its original function. When the desks first emerged in 19th-century France, the secretaries of estates used them to conduct business. Once they finished paying bills and reconciling accounts, they could raise the hinged writing surface and close the desk. Secretary desks are the workstations of choice in many busy households, especially those with spaces pulling double duty as offices by day and living rooms, dining rooms or bedrooms at night. On 1stDibs, shop an array of secretary desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.

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