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
12. writing tables

Narrower term/s

• bonheurs-du-jour
• bureaux de dame
• ladies' screen writing tables
• ladies' secretaries [NP]
• ladies' cylinder writing tables [NP]

Anotations

Scope note:

Small writing tables of various forms, designed for women. They may have a relatively delicate form and distinctive features, such as a wide opening to accommodate ladies' skirts when seated.