A few examples of appraisal values for
HIDDEN DESK

• Phillip Lloyd Powell. Double
  Phillip Lloyd Powell. Double pedestal desk. c. 1995, walnut, ash, slate, ebony, cocobolo, painted wood, patinated metal, bone inlay, mirrored glass. 38 h × 80 w × 30½ d in. result: $8,820. estimate: $6,000–9,000. Desk features seven drawers and hidden desktop glides. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by Rina and Norman Indictor
• INLAID 3 DRAWER CHEST WITH DESK:
  INLAID 3 DRAWER CHEST WITH DESK: Small Pagoda form chest with floral & foliate inlaid Mother of Pearl designs, having a surmounting lid that opens to reveal blue paper lined interior, over 2 doors that expose a 2 drawer over hidden desk top in bottom drawer. Desk has a blue velvet embossed writing surface with compartment under. Brass lidded ink well resides next to a lidded compartment. Raised on turned ball feet. Approx. CONDITION: Ribbon handle missing from writing surface, replaced trim at verso, small loss at interior at left door, wear consistent with age and use.
• UNUSUAL LOUIS XVI MAHOGANY POP-UP
  UNUSUAL LOUIS XVI MAHOGANY POP-UP ESCRITOIRE Early 19th c., France, the rectangular leather lined top pulls out to release hidden desk storage, over three stacked drawers, raised on square tapering legs, 34"h x 19.5"w x 20"d (opened)