This dark wood and brown marble secretary desk combines a sober look with refined details. Its rounded, sliding top reveals three small drawers, while the red folding surface provides a lovely extra space for writing or placing a laptop in a living room or office. The marble top complements the wood and highlights a meticulous craftsmanship, making it easy to pair with an interior featuring warm accents. This curated vintage piece is perfect for holding notebooks, papers, and work accessories, with a top ideal for a lamp and a few books. As a second-hand item, it bears the marks of its history: some traces of time.
Length: 79 cm
Width: 50 cm
Height: 109 cm
Drawer height: 7 cm
Length of the unfolded top: 34 cm
A brief history of the secretary desk
Born in the 18th century under the impetus of master cabinetmakers like Jean-François Oeben, the secretary desk is the guardian of intimate correspondence. Its drop-leaf front reveals a "stepped" interior, a collection of small drawers and niches designed for precise organization. Some models even hid secrets: drawers invisible to the naked eye, operated by springs concealed beneath a molding. Also known as a "drop-leaf desk," it remains the ideal piece for hiding one's workspace with a single elegant gesture.
