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What is a hidden desk called?

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What is a hidden desk called?
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
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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

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
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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
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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
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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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. The
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Antique Late 18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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