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Vintage early mid-century spinet desk, also known as a secretary desk, features a flip-top writing surface that conceals small drawers …
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Vintage early mid-century spinet desk, also known as a secretary desk, features a flip-top writing surface that conceals small drawers and compartments. Absolutely charming in yellow with white molding, scalloped apron, and turned legs.
Closed Dimensions: 35.75"w x 18.5"d x 31"h
Open Dimensions: 35.75"w x 25"d w/ writing table out x 36"h backsplash x 26.75"h table
A spinet desk is a compact, antique writing desk popular in the early 20th century, designed to resemble a small spinet piano or harpsichord. Typically crafted from mahogany, walnut, or maple, these desks feature a flip-top, pull-out writing surface, and internal cubbies. They are highly prized for small spaces.
Key Features & Characteristics
Design & Form: The desk top often flips up or opens to reveal a writing surface, small drawers, and pigeonholes for storage, often closing into a compact "box-like" form.
Origin: While many resemble 19th-century styles, most popular spinet desks were manufactured in the early 1900s to the 1930s, with many originating from Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Size: They are generally smaller, ladies-style writing desks, making them ideal for modern home offices or as console tables.
Materials: Common woods include mahogany, walnut, and pine.
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- Dimensions
- 35.75ʺW × 18.5ʺD × 34ʺH
- Styles
- American
- Table Knee Clearance
- 23.0 in
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Yellow
- Condition Notes
- Desk is in excellent pre owned vintage condition and functions with ease. Desk is in excellent pre owned vintage condition and functions with ease. less
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