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1920s School Shoe Bench
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1920s School Shoe Bench

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 March 2025 · D and A Binder Ltd
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Description

We purchased this fantastic 1920s shoe school bench from a school in north London, where it had been hiding in storage for decades. It has 10 components for footwear and has a beautifully repolished pitch pine top. It stands on a heavy metal frame and is ideal for a hallway or a retail setting.

Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Vintage School Shoe Bench to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1109017
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Description
We purchased this fantastic 1920s shoe school bench from a school in north London, where it had been hiding in storage for decades. It has 10 components for footwear and has a beautifully repolished pitch pine top. It stands on a heavy metal frame and is ideal for a hallway or a retail setting.
Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Vintage School Shoe Bench to the 1920s.

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1109017
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
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A long rectangular vintage bench featuring a dark wooden top and a grey metal wire mesh storage shelf underneath. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A long rectangular vintage bench featuring a dark wooden top and a grey metal wire mesh storage shelf underneath. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

1920s School Shoe Bench

Archive II A long rectangular vintage bench featuring a dark wooden top and a grey metal wire mesh storage shelf underneath. View II
Archive III A long rectangular vintage bench featuring a dark wooden top and a grey metal wire mesh storage shelf underneath. View III
Archive IV A long rectangular vintage bench featuring a dark wooden top and a grey metal wire mesh storage shelf underneath. View IV
Archive V A long rectangular vintage bench featuring a dark wooden top and a grey metal wire mesh storage shelf underneath. View V
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Location
101 Holloway Road
London
N7 8LT
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/danda
Verified Since May 2015
Items For Sale 162
Items Sold 837
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Verified Since May 2015
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Location: 101 Holloway Road, London, N7 8LT, United Kingdom
Verified
May 2015
For Sale
162
Sold
837
A long rectangular vintage bench featuring a dark wooden top and a grey metal wire mesh storage shelf underneath.
1920s School Shoe Bench
Ref: SA1109017
A long rectangular vintage bench featuring a dark wooden top and a grey metal wire mesh storage shelf underneath.
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  • ObjectBenches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndustrial
  • MaterialWood, Steel
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsWire mesh shelving, Tubular metal frame, Flat wooden seat, Open compartment base
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 152 cm (60 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

Industrial school benches originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, designed for institutional settings such as classrooms, gymnasiums, and cloakrooms to withstand heavy daily use.

Authentic pieces typically combine durable hardwoods like oak or pine for the seating surface with robust iron, cast iron, or steel frames and wire mesh for structural integrity.

Authentication involves examining construction methods such as riveted metal joints, period-appropriate timber patination, manufacturer stamps, and signs of genuine wear consistent with institutional use.

Such pieces function effectively in hallways and mudrooms as practical seating combined with shoe storage, creating a functional focal point that contrasts with modern minimalist decor.

Maintenance requires dusting surfaces regularly with a soft cloth, conditioning the wooden top with appropriate natural waxes, and applying a light protective coat to metal elements to prevent corrosion.
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