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Carlton House desk
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English
thumb|A richly decorated Carlton House desk
Etymology
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
Carlton house desk
A kind of antique bureau à gradin with small drawers forming a U shape around the user.