Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Furnishings (hierarchy name)
5. furnishings (works)
6. [furnishings by form or function]
7. furniture
8. [furniture by form or function]
9. [storage and display furniture]
10. case furniture
11. desks

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to tables having a set of cabinets above, used for writing. The form was popular in France, England, and America in the early 18th century. In modern usage, it is typically distinguished from an "escritoire" or a "secretary."