This light wood secretary, fully sanded, charms with its refined and rustic style. Its upper door unfolds into a desk surface, while the lower part opens to reveal storage shelves, accommodating mail, notebooks, or a laptop in both a living room and a bedroom. Its height proportions allow it to provide a real workspace without taking up too much floor space. A key is available for two locks, which highlights its meticulous functioning and everyday use. Like any second-hand furniture, it bears the marks of its history: the top surface does not lock, and a slight play can be noted between the doors and the body of the furniture [see photos]. Length: 62 cm Depth: 44.5 cm Height: 102 cm Shelf heights: 20 cm, 22.5 cm Height of the top niche: 26.5 cm A brief history of the secretary Born in the 18th century, driven by genius cabinetmakers like Jean-François Oeben, the secretary is the guardian of intimate correspondence. Its drop-down front reveals a "step," a set of small drawers and niches designed for surgical organization. Some models even concealed secrets: drawers invisible to the naked eye, activated by springs hidden under a molding. Also called a "writing desk," it remains the ideal piece to elegantly hide one's workspace with a simple gesture.