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Vintage 1930s Bleached Oak Desk

1920 - 1940
Sold 27 August 2024 · Wilsford Antiques
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Description

This exquisite antique desk, crafted from solid English oak and dating back to the 1930s, was originally supplied by the Crown for use in Military or Civil Service. Typically found in Government offices or Public Services such as Civil Servant Offices, schools, and railways, it has been meticulously restored. The oak framework has been refinished in an Oak Bleach color, and all drawers, now free-running. They feature their original brass handles  beautifully aged .

The desk's top has been finished with black faux leather, giving it a refreshed look and making it ready for everyday use. 

It is indeed a piece of superb quality and a piece of British  history.

Measurements

Height:        76cm (30 inches)

Width:        152cm (59.8 inches)

Depth:        91cm  (35.8 inches)

Date of Manufacture

Wilsford Antiques has dated this Vintage Bleached Oak Desk to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
91cm (35.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1085054
Dealers Internal Reference
0105
Description
This exquisite antique desk, crafted from solid English oak and dating back to the 1930s, was originally supplied by the Crown for use in Military or Civil Service.
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Typically found in Government offices or Public Services such as Civil Servant Offices, schools, and railways, it has been meticulously restored.
Wilsford Antiques

The oak framework has been refinished in an Oak Bleach color, and all drawers, now free-running. They feature their original brass handles  beautifully aged .

fig 1. A vintage 1930s bleached oak desk featuring three drawers with brass cup pulls and a dark top surface.
fig 1. Vintage 1930s Bleached Oak Desk

The desk's top has been finished with black faux leather, giving it a refreshed look and making it ready for everyday use. 

It is indeed a piece of superb quality and a piece of British  history.

Measurements

Height:        76cm (30 inches)

Width:        152cm (59.8 inches)

Depth:        91cm  (35.8 inches)

Date of Manufacture

Wilsford Antiques has dated this Vintage Bleached Oak Desk to the 1930s.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
91cm (35.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1085054
Dealers Internal Ref
0105
Wilsford Antiques
Wilsford Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2024
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Wilsford Antiques

Wilsford Antiques
Telephone 07598 943763
Location
Unit 2B
Dean Farm
Wallop Business Park
Bent St.
Nether Wallop
Stockbridge
SO20 8EJ
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wilsfordantiques
Verified Since Jul 2024
Items For Sale 20
Items Sold 65
Wilsford Antiques
Wilsford Antiques
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Location: Unit 2B, Dean Farm, Wallop Business Park, Bent St., Nether Wallop, Stockbridge, SO20 8EJ, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/wilsfordantiques
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A vintage 1930s bleached oak desk featuring three drawers with brass cup pulls and a dark top surface.
Vintage 1930s Bleached Oak Desk
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A vintage 1930s bleached oak desk featuring three drawers with brass cup pulls and a dark top surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco Glamour
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourLight Brown
  • MotifsCup handles, Tapered legs, Inset top, Dovetail drawers
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 152 cm (60 in) x D 91 cm (36 in)

FAQs

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a dry cloth, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent further fading, and using wax sparingly formulated specifically for untreated or limed wood surfaces.

Pair the light wood tones with contemporary minimalist seating, neutral walls, and functional task lighting to create a balanced workspace that bridges historical character with modern utility.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetails, traditional hardware, genuine wear consistent with age, and a characteristic lightened wood grain without modern chemical treatments.

These pieces typically feature solid oak or oak veneers treated with a chemical bleaching or liming process, complemented by dovetail joinery in the drawers and brass or metal hardware.

Bleached or limed oak finishes became popular during the 1930s, shifting away from dark, heavy Victorian woods towards lighter, cleaner aesthetics that embraced natural grain textures.
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