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1930s Highgate School Cupboard
D and A Binder Ltd
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1930s Highgate School Cupboard

1920 - 1940
Description

A characterful early 20th century British school cupboard, dating from the 1930s.

Constructed in stained Oak with a pine-lined interior, the cupboard has hand-painted signage to the doors reading “Highgate School & Office Sect. Use Only”, along with additional instructions relating to internal use.

The interior is fitted with a series of practical shelves, typical of utilitarian school furniture, designed for the storage of paperwork, stationery, or teaching materials.

The doors retain their original escutcheons and working locks, along with later handles. There is visible wear, scuffs, and marks throughout, all consistent with age and use, adding to its overall charm and character.

A highly decorative yet functional piece, ideal for retail, hospitality, or residential interiors seeking an authentic period feature. We believe that the hand painting has been touched up over years making it a newer addition .

H: 170 W: 82 D: 40 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
170cm (66.93")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Vintage Painted School Cupboard to the 1930s.

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SA1203413
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Description
A characterful early 20th century British school cupboard, dating from the 1930s.
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Constructed in stained Oak with a pine-lined interior, the cupboard has hand-painted signage to the doors reading “Highgate School & Office Sect.
D and A Binder Ltd

Use Only”, along with additional instructions relating to internal use.

fig 1. A tall, dark brown wooden two-door cupboard featuring hand-painted white lettering and a heraldic school crest.
fig 1. 1930s Highgate School Cupboard

The interior is fitted with a series of practical shelves, typical of utilitarian school furniture, designed for the storage of paperwork, stationery, or teaching materials.

The doors retain their original escutcheons and working locks, along with later handles. There is visible wear, scuffs, and marks throughout, all consistent with age and use, adding to its overall charm and character.

fig 2. A tall, dark brown wooden two-door cupboard featuring hand-painted white lettering and a heraldic school crest.
fig 2. 1930s Highgate School Cupboard

A highly decorative yet functional piece, ideal for retail, hospitality, or residential interiors seeking an authentic period feature. We believe that the hand painting has been touched up over years making it a newer addition .

H: 170 W: 82 D: 40 cm

Height
170cm (66.93")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Vintage Painted School Cupboard to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203413
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the D and A Binder Ltd Profile Page

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Telephone 020 7609 6300 or 07944 356 180
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N7 8LT
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A tall, dark brown wooden two-door cupboard featuring hand-painted white lettering and a heraldic school crest.
1930s Highgate School Cupboard
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Interwar British schoolhouse furniture was constructed for practical durability, utilizing heavy joinery, solid timber, and functional proportions designed for institutional storage.

These cupboards were typically constructed from solid softwoods such as pine or pitch pine, featuring simple panelled doors, mortise and tenon joinery, and hand-painted identification graphics.

Authentic pieces show natural surface wear, historic locks or brass keyhole escutcheons, timber shrinkage along panel seams, and genuine hand-lettered signage rather than modern stencils.

A painted school cupboard works well as a statement storage piece in an entryway, home office, or hallway, adding historical interest and texture when contrasted against clean architectural lines.

Clean the surface gently using a dry soft cloth to preserve the original painted graphics, and apply a neutral beeswax sparingly to unpainted timber areas while avoiding damp environments.
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