Invented centuries ago, the secretary desk is one of the oldest types of desk that was ever used. A secretary desk is a tall narrow piece of furniture that has a hinged table in the middle which folds down. This table provided ample space for writing or record keeping. Centuries ago, the secretary desk could only be found in homes where home offices were run from. In those days, secretaries were always men who were hired to work alongside their male bosses. Most men who worked out of their home typically owned large estates. They would require many hours of book and ledger entries and the secretary desk proved to be the perfect piece of furniture for the job. The top of the desk featured a hutch where books, ledgers, stationary and other items used in business would be stored. Each night the hutch would be locked to keep prying eyes from peering inside.
When a business became large enough to move into an actual offsite office, the secretary desk was moved as well. They were used for hundreds of years until modern technology changed the needs of desks into the ones we see today. Now it is more common to find executive desks, computer desks, and student desks in a variety of styles and wood choices. The secretary desk continues to grace elegant homes as not only a conversation piece, but a treasured heirloom that can be passed down from generation to generation.
The Cherry Grove Secretary Complete would make an exquisite addition to your homes décor. It blends the old and new adaptations from the 18th century and higher end traditional styling. This lovely piece of furniture blends Georgian, Edwardian, Sheraton and Queen Anne styles together making it an elegant addition that you will want to showcase for years to come. Grand Furniture Gallery offers the Cherry Grove Secretary Complete which is crafted from Alder and select hardwoods, Cathedral Cherry Veneers, and has a Classic Antique Cherry finish.
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