Space is a premium. A desk was out of the question since floor space was shared equally among all activities. A desk is always a desk. Clutter would reign. Armoire features include traditional rich burl wood veneers and solid wood moldings outside with contemporary Accuride brand full extension drawer slides and dovetail file drawer joints and full extension slide out keyboard shelf inside.
Hinged doors swing out of the way lying flat against the cabinet revealing the work area.
We dust clean with an occasional lemon oil polish. No special care required. A Gracious and gentile look of style. We wanted the room environment commensurate with other house furnishings. And to disappear from sight of function for which it was intended.