Secretary Desk
Posted By admin on January 21, 2011
Secretary Desk

A Quick Look at a Variety of Desk Styles
There are a variety of desk styles available today. Some of them are newer styles, and some of them have been around for a couple of hundred years. These styles include:
- Early desks
- Secretary
- Slant top desk
- Fall front desk
- Wooton desk
- Bargueno desk
- Rolltop desk
- Armoire desk
- Student desk
- Corner desk
- Steel desk
- Computer desk
- Portable desk
Lets take a look at some of these desk styles and who might want to consider using them. We will start with some of the earlier styles today, and continue with more of them next month.
Early desks - I do not know if desks were used in ancient Rome or Greece, though I suspect that, being educated societies, they had small writing desks. During Medieval times, very few people had a desk because society, in general, was not educated. But members of royalty and the clergy had desks for writing and for copying manuscripts. Some of these may have had a few small drawers, they also had slots, hooks and indentations for writing implements, ink, book marks etc. Writing desks would have been smaller, but some of the desks used by the clergy were quite large because many of the manuscripts being copies were large.
Secretary - We owned an antique store for awhile and a few of these crossed my path. The standard style would be about seven feet tall, it would have drawers on the bottom, and a narrower hutch on top. In between is the desk area. It has a hinged desktop surface that forms about a 45 degree angle when closed. The surface would fold down to form the the desk top and to reveal small cubbies, slots and shelves for organizing your papers and writing supplies. The top hutch could have either wood doors that would open to reveal more slots and shelves, or glass doors with display shelves. There are many variations of this style which are still referred to as a “Secretary”.
Slant top desk - this is also sometime called a bureau desk, and is essentially a secretary without the top hutch. This made the desk lighter and easier to manage and move. And though smaller than the secretary, it is generally thought to be its predecessor.
Fall Front Desk - this style desk is closely related to the secretary, the main difference being that the part of the desk that folds up, is in a totally vertical position when closed. The desktop folds down for use and reveals any assortment of pigeonholes, small drawers, shelves or doors for organizing all your writing needs. Another difference is that there is usually no cabinet or additional shelves above the area enclosed by the desktop.
Wooton Desk - this is a combination of a cabinet, a secretary and a fall front desk. These were first seen in the 1870’s, patented by William Wooton of Indiana, and were often refereed to as a Cabinet Office Secretary. They became a bit of a status symbol and were quite elaborate. These were shorter than a secretary, and opened up like a cupboard that was curved at the top. When opened, a drop down desk was revealed with an elaborate selection of cubbies, drawers, shelves and slots, both in the doors themselves and in the cabinet.
Is it classed as sexual harassment just because I like to do most of my work under the secretary's desk?
It is only harassment if she doesn't share your interest in working under the desk.
![]() Winsome Wood Secretary Desk, Walnut List Price: Sale Price: $154.66 You save: $85.33 (36%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThis classic Secretary Desk features a drop down cabinet that creates a flat writing surface and as well as ample space for supplies.When it folds up, the sleek Walnut-Finished desk remains an elegant piece of furniture while conserving space. Features
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![]() Coaster Roll Top Bedroom Home Office Secretary Desk, Oak Finish List Price: Sale Price: $395.59 You save: $134.40 (25%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionDimensions: 32.5"L x 24"W x 44.5"H. Finish: Oak. Material: Hard Woods. Oak Finish Roll Top Bedroom Home Office Secretary Desk. Item features storage drawers as well as letter shelves. Item is designed for convenient and useful in any home, office, apartment or dorm setting. Made from select hard woods and veneers and finished in oak. Simple assembly required. Features
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![]() Winsome Wood Secretary Desk, Honey List Price: Sale Price: $132.23 You save: $62.76 (32%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThis Secretary Desk features a drop down cabinet that creates a flat writing surface as well as ample space for supplies.When it folds up, the desk remains an attractive piece of furniture.A drawer and large cabinet provide plenty of additional storage While no one looks forward to the end of the month with all its bill-paying headaches, Winsome Wood's Secretary desk adds a bit of a silver lining by making it a more efficient and organized experience. This compact piece offers plenty of work and storage space with a flip-out tabletop, an interior top shelf, a wide drawer, and a lower closed cabinet with an adjustable shelf. When all of the doors are shut, the solid beechwood secretary has a clean, streamlined look with a warm Honey finish and a simple inset panel for decoration. Open, it's a place to make short work of those administrative or accounting duties. The desk measures 19 inches wide by 12 inches deep by 39 inches high. Some assembly is required. --Kara Karll Features
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![]() Cherry Finish Secretary Writing Desk & Chair Sale Price: $131.90 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionWouldn't this be a beautiful addition to your home? This elegant Queen Anne style writing desk is a delight with it's curved legs and smooth finish. The lovely cherry stain makes it a perfect addition to pieces you already have. The legs are made of solid wood and the table solid has a veneer. There is a drawer in the middle along with two ornamental handles an each side.Approximately: 42"L X 22"W X 30"H Features
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![]() Prepac Maple Secretary Desk List Price: Sale Price: $142.80 You save: $409.19 (74%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionA great use of space, this secretary desk holds everything you need to help make your daily life running smoothly. The lid folds down to form a writing surface and reveals internal adjustable shelves for storing your daily planner, stationary, address book, mail, stamps and more. The unit features 3 spacious drawers. Closed up, it makes a handsome piece of furniture, boasting clean lines, profiled top, molded sides and brushed nickel pulls. Made of wood and wood composite. Not available at Target stores. Imported. 44.25Hx31.75Wx16D". Features
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![]() Hand Carved Drop Front Secretary Desk - Pecan Sale Price: $299.99 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionHand-Carved Pecan Finish Secretay Writing Desk Dimensions: 25.25 W x 11.75 D x 40 H Finish: Cherry Material: Camphor Wood Hand-Carved Pecan Finish Secretay Writing Desk Hand crafted and carved from solid camphor wood, this pecan stained secretarial makes a lovely addition to your home. The front and sides are covered in ornate hand carved floral patterns that give depth and personality to this wonderful desk. One large drawer, capable of functioning as a filing cabinet, spans the entire width of the front. Centered and directly above the filing cabinet are two small drawers that provide extra storage. The real feature however, is the drop front that creates ample desk space and provides a removable organizer for all of your bills, letters, and postage supplies. This elaborate secretarial is sure to make you life more organized. The size of the pull down desk is 24" W x 12" D There are four slots (two on both sides) 2.25 W x 3.75 D x 10.5 H. The middle section has three slots that are 8 W x 3.75 D. The top one is 2.5 W, the second is 2.25 W, and the bottom is 5 H. Assembly required Features
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![]() Prepac Sonoma Maple Secretary Desk List Price: Sale Price: $221.81 You save: $57.19 (20%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 2 to 3 days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThe Secretary Desk is a perfect multi-purpose, space saving and fashionable addition to your home. It features a fold-down writing surface with internal adjustable shelves as well as three large drawers for storing stationary, mail and phone books. Great for a small office, guest bedroom or as a feature piece in an entranceway or front hall. Features include a profiled top, side moldings and an arched kick plate, as well as solid brushed nickel knobs and drawers that run on smooth, all-metal roller glides with built-in safety stops. Features
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![]() Queen Anne Style Cherry Finish Secretary Writing Desk List Price: Sale Price: $95.79 You save: $84.20 (47%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionDimension: 46"L 24"D 30"H Finish: Cherry Material: Wood Queen Anne Style Cherry Finish Secretary Writing Desk Great for a small office or guest bedroom Item is designed to be practical in use and to beautify your home decor. Matching chair and magazine table are available separately. Simple Assembly Required. Features
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![]() Winsome Wood Writing Desk, Honey List Price: Sale Price: $119.00 You save: $75.99 (39%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThis old-fashioned writing desk is updated with a sturdy frame and the sleek Honey Pine finish.The three drawers and shelf space provide plenty of room to store all of your stationery supplies.Mix and match with the rest of the Studio Home Office line. These days, home offices are often as busy as their corporate counterparts--and they need to be equally efficient and organized. Winsome Wood offers a line of modular furniture to supply just that while also presenting a clean, inviting style that blends well with domestic décors. This solid beechwood writing desk features a large workspace with handy storage including three drawers, a cubbyhole, and an open upper shelf. The Honey finish is warm and casual, and the slender legs keep the overall look light and airy. Add the computer desk, corner table, printer stand, file cabinet, and bookshelf to customize any space. This desk measures 30 inches wide by 20 inches deep by 34.8 inches high. Assembly is required. --Kara Karll Features
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![]() Classic Walnut Finish Secretary Desk List Price: Sale Price: $165.00 You save: $184.99 (53%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionDimension: 25.25"W 11.5"D 38.75"H Finish: Walnut Material: Beech Wood This classic Secretary Desk features a drop down cabinet that creates a flat writing surface and as well as ample space for supplies. When it folds up, the sleek Walnut-Finished desk remains an elegant piece of furniture while conserving space. A drawer and large cabinet provide plenty of additional storage space. Matching coffee table, end table and side table are sold separately. Assembly required. Features
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