Honoré, the dark wood secretary desk No. 170

Adopt this dark wood secretary desk with a sober and timeless style, featuring multiple storage options designed to organize papers, supplies, and small items. Its well-proportioned structure combines open compartments and practical drawers, while a single key simultaneously locks the drop-down desk and the drawer for secure daily use. Ideal for a study nook or an entryway to add warmth and discreet elegance. Slight mark on the top.

Length: 85 cm
Width: 43 cm
Height: 102 cm
Drawer height: 6 cm
Compartment height: 23 / 33 cm

A Brief History of the Secretary Desk
Born in the 18th century under the impetus of ingenious cabinetmakers like Jean-François Oeben, the secretary desk was the guardian of intimate correspondence. Its drop-down front reveals a "stepped interior," a collection of small drawers and compartments designed for meticulous organization. Some models even concealed secrets: drawers invisible to the naked eye, operated by springs hidden beneath a molding. Also known as a "drop-front desk," it remains the ideal piece to conceal one's workspace with a simple, elegant gesture.