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1930s School Art Department Cabinet
D and A Binder Ltd
for sale €1,755     $1,905
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1930s School Art Department Cabinet

1920 - 1940
Description

A wonderful early 20th-century school cabinet originally made for the Art Department at Highgate School, north London.

Made from solid oak, the cabinet has has hand-painted lettering “Highgate School – Art Dept” and “Still Life”, along with a series of classroom instructions such as “Handle All Subjects With Clean Hands Only With Care” and “Last 15 Mins Of Each Period For Clean Up.”

The cabinet would originally have been used in the school art room for the storage of still life objects and teaching materials, which students would use for drawing and painting studies.

Inside, both the upper and lower cupboards are fitted with shelving for storage, while the exterior retains its beautifully painted instructional text and original brass key escutcheons.

Likely dating from the early 1930s, this is a fantastic piece and would work well as a cupboard or display cabinet, in a home, studio, shop, or interior. The paint has been retouched making it newer addition

Physical Dimensions
Height
197cm (77.56")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Vintage School Library Cabinet to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203103
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Description
A wonderful early 20th-century school cabinet originally made for the Art Department at Highgate School, north London.

Made from solid oak, the cabinet has has hand-painted lettering “Highgate School – Art Dept” and “Still Life”, along with a series of classroom instructions such as “Handle All Subjects With Clean Hands Only With Care” and “Last 15 Mins Of Each Period For Clean Up.”

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The cabinet would originally have been used in the school art room for the storage of still life objects and teaching materials, which students would use for drawing and painting studies.
D and A Binder Ltd
fig 1. A 1930s wooden school library cabinet featuring glazed upper doors with red hand-painted lettering and a lower cupboard with carved rules.
fig 1. 1930s School Art Department Cabinet

Inside, both the upper and lower cupboards are fitted with shelving for storage, while the exterior retains its beautifully painted instructional text and original brass key escutcheons.

Likely dating from the early 1930s, this is a fantastic piece and would work well as a cupboard or display cabinet, in a home, studio, shop, or interior. The paint has been retouched making it newer addition

Height
197cm (77.56")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Vintage School Library Cabinet to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203103
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
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A 1930s wooden school library cabinet featuring glazed upper doors with red hand-painted lettering and a lower cupboard with carved rules.
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Archive I A 1930s wooden school library cabinet featuring glazed upper doors with red hand-painted lettering and a lower cupboard with carved rules.

1930s School Art Department Cabinet

Archive II A 1930s wooden school library cabinet featuring glazed upper doors with red hand-painted lettering and a lower cupboard with carved rules. View II
Archive III A 1930s wooden school library cabinet featuring glazed upper doors with red hand-painted lettering and a lower cupboard with carved rules. View III
Archive IV A 1930s wooden school library cabinet featuring glazed upper doors with red hand-painted lettering and a lower cupboard with carved rules. View IV
Archive V A 1930s wooden school library cabinet featuring glazed upper doors with red hand-painted lettering and a lower cupboard with carved rules. View V
Archive VI A 1930s wooden school library cabinet featuring glazed upper doors with red hand-painted lettering and a lower cupboard with carved rules. View VI
Archive VII A 1930s wooden school library cabinet featuring glazed upper doors with red hand-painted lettering and a lower cupboard with carved rules. View VII
Archive VIII A 1930s wooden school library cabinet featuring glazed upper doors with red hand-painted lettering and a lower cupboard with carved rules. View VIII
Archive IX A 1930s wooden school library cabinet featuring glazed upper doors with red hand-painted lettering and a lower cupboard with carved rules. View IX
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D and A Binder Ltd

D and A Binder Ltd
Telephone 020 7609 6300 or 07944 356 180
Location
101 Holloway Road
London
N7 8LT
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/danda
Verified Since May 2015
Items For Sale 161
Items Sold 815
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Verified Since May 2015
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A 1930s wooden school library cabinet featuring glazed upper doors with red hand-painted lettering and a lower cupboard with carved rules.
1930s School Art Department Cabinet
Ref: SA1203103
A 1930s wooden school library cabinet featuring glazed upper doors with red hand-painted lettering and a lower cupboard with carved rules.
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Institutional furniture from the 1930s was designed for durability and function in public spaces such as schools, libraries, and municipal buildings. These pieces often feature solid timber construction with functional compartments and decorative signwriting or typography.

Cabinets from this era were primarily constructed using solid hardwoods such as oak or pitch pine. They feature clear glass panes, traditional joinery like mortise and tenon joints, and hand-painted lettering applied with oil-based enamels.

Authentic pieces display natural timber wear, genuine hand-painted typography with subtle imperfections, and original brass or iron drop handles. Look for period construction techniques, historic institutional stamps, and uniform ageing across the woodwork.

Position the cabinet as a focal point in a home office, dining room, or hallway to store books, glassware, or ceramics. Combine the rustic timber texture with neutral walls and contemporary lighting to balance traditional and modern elements.

Clean the timber surfaces with a soft, dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the wood finish. Avoid aggressive chemical cleaners on hand-painted lettering, and keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and high humidity.
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