| The secretary desk is one of the longest desks that | | | | Even after the office went from the environs of the |
| have been in use over the centuries. Before there | | | | home to the business centers and capitals, the |
| were any electronic gadgets that would handle of the | | | | secretary desks did not languish. They simply moved |
| secretaries tasks with the click of button, a secretary | | | | to the office outside of the home. It was not until the |
| would handle all the operations for their employer and | | | | industrial revolution and the advent of electricity that |
| would use this desk to their job. The most common | | | | the secretary desk declined in popularity and was |
| secretary desk has a plank that can be swung down | | | | assigned a role as a decoration as opposed to a work |
| and would be used for handling the correspondence. | | | | station. |
| The most common type of office was the home | | | | These pieces simply became family heirlooms or |
| office and those with the means had an employee | | | | antiques. Many were given to sons and daughters and |
| who would work from that office. These secretaries | | | | then passed down again. Many will use them for |
| were nearly always male and they worked directly | | | | storing important documents. Others retain a cherished |
| with their employer. The most common type of | | | | spot in the house where they can be admired for their |
| business was the running of their estates which would | | | | beauty. |
| mean hours spent tallying incoming and outgoing | | | | It is nice to see that these works of art are now |
| finances. This made the secretary desk a vital tool for | | | | becoming the fashion again. There is a rise in the |
| the job. | | | | popularity of the secretary desks and they are highly |
| There are 2 sections of a secretary desk. The bottom | | | | sought after. Because of their compact nature, they |
| holds the legs and the drawers of the desk. The top is | | | | are perfect for the condo owner with limited space. |
| a hutch with a plank that could be lowered to write | | | | This desk is also a good solution for a laptop computer |
| upon. Also in the hutch were pigeon holes where the | | | | desk. |
| important documents of the estate would be kept | | | | The secretary desks can be found all over the world |
| when not in use. After business hours, the estate | | | | now. You can purchase one from your local |
| owner would lock up the desk to keep out prying | | | | warehouse store to any furniture store in your area. |
| eyes. | | | | Many are made of wood or wood by products. You |
| Secretary desks are typically made of wood. Many of | | | | can find these in many price ranges as well. It does not |
| these pieces were made of the trees that were | | | | matter if you tales lie with the simplistic style or the |
| indigenous to the area. Those with the means would | | | | over the top wood carvings, you will be able to find |
| import woods to have their secretary desks made as | | | | one to match your tastes. |
| a symbol of their wealth. | | | | |