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Carlton House desk

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A richly decorated Carlton House desk

Etymology

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Supposed to have been designed in the 18th century for the Prince of Wales (later King George IV), whose London residence was Carlton House.

Noun

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Carlton House desk (plural Carlton House desks)

  1. A kind of antique bureau à gradin with small drawers forming a U shape around the user.