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Description
This antique French school desk dates from around 1900. It features a worn matte black painted finish and a sloping …
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This antique French school desk dates from around 1900. It features a worn matte black painted finish and a sloping writing surface that lifts to reveal a spacious storage compartment.
The legs are made of oak, while the body is constructed from poplar. The desk retains its original porcelain inkwell, positioned at the back of the writing surface, a characteristic feature of early French school furniture.
Originally made for classroom use, the desk is also suitable as a writing desk, side table, laptop desk, or decorative accent in both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Details
Origin: France
Period: circa 1900
Materials: Oak and poplar
Original matte black painted finish
Lift-up sloping writing surface
Spacious storage compartment
Original porcelain inkwell
Dimensions
Width: 87 cm
Depth: 63 cm
Height: 84 cm
Height at front of writing surface: 78 cm
Condition
Good antique condition with age-related wear. The painted finish shows scratches, marks, wear, and a natural patina developed through years of use. As is common with antique wooden furniture, traces of historic woodworm may be present. Any active woodworm has been professionally treated as a precaution. The desk is stable, and ready for everyday use.
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- Dimensions
- 34.25ʺW × 24.8ʺD × 33.07ʺH
- Styles
- Industrial
- Rustic
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Oak
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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