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Carlton table

noun

  1. an English writing table of c1800, having curved rear corners and a top with drawers surmounted by a U -shaped section of drawers and cabinets, topped by a brass or ormolu gallery surrounding three sides of the writing area.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Carlton table1

Named after Carlton House, the London mansion it was first made for

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