Usually the drop-lid includes a locking mechanism, to safeguard one's personal correspondences. These desks differ from ordinary designs in that they are classically designed and therefore not capable of doubling as a computer desk. Although you can set a laptop atop the writing area afforded by the dropped desk lid, there is not sufficient space for a monitor, keyboard or mouse -- nor is there the support necessary for these items. These desks are intended instead as a correspondence center. Often including handy little cubbies in the storage area behind the protective lid, these are great choices for organizing one's stationery collection, stamps, and assorted bills or cards. Historically, politicians and other famous writers have enjoyed the use of these useful articles of furniture. Today, they serve as great accents to our home decor, while still offering great usability and storage capacity.

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