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What is the purpose of a spinet desk?
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A spinet desk was designed to resemble the musical instrument the spinet, but it has no musical purpose. Instead, it’s a desk that features a top which can be flipped back to reveal internal storage options. On 1stDibs, find antique spinet desks from top sellers around the world.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Portuguese Style Ebonized Spinet Secretary Desk by Tommy Bahama
By Tommy Bahama
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome Portuguese style secretary writing table or desk by Tommy Bahama. The spinet or piano
Category
20th Century Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Spinet Style Writing Desk w/ Hidden Deawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 1940s antique spinet-style writing desk blends elegance with clever functionality
Category
Vintage 1940s American Victorian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
English 18th C. Spinet Case by Crang & Hancock London Converted Writing Desk
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English 18th Century Spinet Case by Crang & Hancock London Converted Writing Desk
This is a fine
Category
Antique 18th Century English Baroque Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Tulipwood
1940's American Paint Decorated Grandmother's/Pencil Clock
By Colonial Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
, and spinet desks
Dimensions:
71.5"h x 10.5"w x 7.5"d
Condition:
Good/fair, some paint loss and wear
Category
Vintage 1940s American American Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Victorian Mahogany Spinet Piano Style Flip Top Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Mahogany Spinet Piano Style Flip Top Secretary Writing Desk. Item features 3
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
