Narrow Secretary Desks

Buy the best narrow secretary desks selected and recommended by interior designers. By Eliza Bush.

If you want to make the most of the space available in your home, investing in a narrow secretary desk is the perfect way to do it. Secretary desks date back to the 18th Century, and because of this, they are a great way to add character and style to your home, whilst also providing you with a convenient place to work and store all of your writing essentials.

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Narrow Secretary Desks

Buying Guide

A narrow secretary desk can literally transform unused, awkward nooks into fully functioning workspaces. Whether it is a wall under a staircase, an extra wide hallway, or a random bit of blank wall space, you would find a narrow secretary desk to be fitting. It's especially useful when you're looking into maximizing space within your home.

Narrow secretary desks come with storage, so you need to determine the amount of storage space you need your desk to offer. The space can be used in keeping important documents and files within reach.

Take a minute in looking at the equipment in your home office, so you have a general idea on the space you require. We don't recommend that you ask for more space than you actually need as it isn't just unnecessary, but it will also result in unwanted clutter. Of course, having too little space will lead to frustration aside from the difficulty in looking for the documents you need.

With narrow secretary desks, your convenience and comfort are important. You'll be working for hours on your desks, so your desk should offer you everything you need in terms of comfort and convenience. If you'll be mounting your PC on the desk, look for one that has a keyboard compartment.

Moreover, your posture while using the desk is important as well. Look for the table that is suitable for your height. You should be capable of sitting comfortably. If there are several people who will be using the desk, an adjustable height may prove to be necessary.

Leg space is also a significant factor. If you're tall, you'll need a deep secretary desk to provide you with additional leg room.

  • Roll Top - This is a common feature of narrow secretary desks. The roll top is a cylindrical covering which you can pull over a surface so shelves, compartments, and nooks on the desk are covered.
  • Desk Hutches - A desk hutch will add storage on top of your secretary desk.
  • Pull-Out Surface - A panel that can be pulled out and tucked away will give you extra work surface that you can use for writing or mounting a keyboard.
  • Cord Accommodations - Modern secretary desks have specially designed holes to conceal and organize cable wires for effective wire management.

The most common types of materials used in making narrow secretary desks are the following:

  • Engineered Wood - It's the most common type of wood that's used in making furniture including narrow secretary desks. It's used wood that is recycled and put under high pressure and heat.
  • MDF - Medium density fiberboard is a type of engineered wood. It's preferred because of its flexibility, durability, and sturdiness. It's also low in cost compared to other types of wood. It is great at mimicking the look and feel of solid wood.
  • Laminate - Laminate is made of layers of wood. It's normally added to secretary desks as it gives off a nice finish. It's a favorite among furniture manufacturers and homeowners as it's long-lasting and incredibly easy to maintain and care for.

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Would not a perfect piece of furniture be a cabinet for books connected to a desk? We present this wooden narrow secretary with folding top,drawers and a glass display with shelves at the top. The light shade of wood combines the soft patinas technique.

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It would be nice to work with such a narrow secretary desk combined with a bookcase and cabinets, with a fold-out table top. A simple wooden structure that allows you to store items and additionally to a computer. Finished in a white veneer.

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While using this narrow secretary desk, you can not only make your work more enjoyable, but also save some space in your room. The secretary is made of wood, including 1 two-door cabinet with 2 shelves, 1 functional hutch with convenient partings, and 1 two-door cabinet at the bottom.

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Creativity paid off in the example of this narrow secretary desk with a folding top. Retro style served here for the greatest inspiration, hence the whole furniture has a warm color of veneer oak and modern lines.

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Trying to crate the home office space with restful and clean furniture? This Hemnes secretary has simple, elegant design, white finish cabinets for files and a work top for your laptop and books.

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This beautiful vaulted secretary desk is a stylish combination of wood construction with functional drawers, a key cabinet, and a glazed enclosure. The whole show is dignified and very elegantly introducing to the decor of the chic.

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A lovely, secretary desk that is going to improve your home with functionality and old-fashioned charm. Made of wood and finished in walnut, it offers 1 drawer with a lock, 1 hutch with compartments, and 1 cabinet with glass panel doors and 2 wood shelves.

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A tall vintage secretary unit of wood with a seedy white finish. It has a base with a front cutout and a moulding crown top. Four size-varied bottom drawers, 3 small ones behind a flip down door and a glazed door cabinet up have small dark knobs.

Secretary Desk

Secretary Desk

Traditional style secretary desk standing on decoratively carved spindle legs. The piece has lots of compartments and drawers, and an additional rectangle bottom shelf, so its storing and display capacity is huge indeed.

Secretary Desk

Secretary Desk

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This narrow secretary desk with a file cabinet constitutes a good office addition, which will fit perfectly into all classic, traditional interiors. Finished in dark walnut, it has a refined overall appeal.

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A stylish piece for contemporary decor, with wood construction bathed in a white finish. The secretary desk includes 1 small drawer with a pull-knob, straight legs, 1 rectangle desktop, and 2 open shelves on top.

Holt smart technology home office kitchen tower antique white

Holt smart technology home office kitchen tower antique white

The stunning design of this beautiful narrow secretary desk made in timeless classic design is an excellent choice for any interior design. Beautiful finishes, functional cabinets, and shelves fascinate making the whole extremely practical.

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Using this narrow secretary desk, you can save space in your room while enhancing it with vintage elegance. Made of wood and covered in a weathered espresso finish, the desk offers 4 small drawers, 6 vertical partings and 16 open shelves.

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If a room that you plan to dedicate for a home office is rather small, choose a small-scaled secretary desk (here: white) with lots of drawers - maximizing on a storage space while reducing the general footprint.

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Arlington Computer Secretary Desk with Hutch

The slide mechanism attached to this narrow secretary desk is not everything. Drawers connect to the obstructive site and small roll top of a computer desk. This is still not all - beige shade of wood, combined with hand-painted flowers.

Regalia Secretary Desk

Regalia Secretary Desk

This stylish cabinet is a beautiful piece of furniture that is perfect for your office. Handy drawers and cabinets will store various small items. Made of wood was finished in antique walnut.

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