Search 0
82,752  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 243 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTSNEW
243 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA760696
FOR SALE
£325
Email Phone
Save
School Desk
For sale by A Brookes
for sale €380     $413
£325
A Brookes

A Brookes

Sellingantiques Verified Since Nov 2009
Browse dealers 264 items
  • About Us
    Alexander brookes antiques
Relevant Links
Id #SA760696
PDF SHARE
SAVE

School Desk

19th century
For Sale by A Brookes
Description

Lovely quality French Children’s oak desk with two seats and opening desks with foot rests and ink wells in excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

A Brookes has dated this Antique Wooden School Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA760696
Dealers Notes

I hope you like the selection of antiques that are offered, if you would like anymore information on any of these antiques or details, please contact me on whatsapp or email me at any time during normal working hours. I look forward to hearing from you !

We are a popular destination for private & trade buyers & interior designers with the emphasis on quality and affordability, making us a 'must visit' destination for anyone seeking that elusive item of quality and individuality for the home.

Overseas / USA enquiries are always welcome !

Please contact us direct for competitive shipping quotes.

Paypal available

International Competitive shipping rates available

Description
Lovely quality French Children’s oak desk with two seats and opening desks with foot rests and ink wells in excellent condition.
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

A Brookes has dated this Antique Wooden School Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA760696
A Brookes
A Brookes
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2009

Alexander brookes antiques

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the A Brookes Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An antique medium brown wooden double school desk featuring an integrated bench seat, inkwell cutout, and double-arched backrest.
1 / 3
Archive I An antique medium brown wooden double school desk featuring an integrated bench seat, inkwell cutout, and double-arched backrest.

School Desk

Archive II An antique medium brown wooden double school desk featuring an integrated bench seat, inkwell cutout, and double-arched backrest. View II
Archive III An antique medium brown wooden double school desk featuring an integrated bench seat, inkwell cutout, and double-arched backrest. View III
Enlarged Archival View
A Brookes

A Brookes
Telephone 07787 568923
Location
Nr Ledbury
Herefordshire / Gloucestershire Border
HR8 2LL
United Kingdom

Portabello
Notting Hill
London
NW11
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/abrookes
Verified Since Nov 2009
Items For Sale 264
Items Sold 316
A Brookes
A Brookes
Verified Since Nov 2009
View Dealer Info
Location: Nr Ledbury, Herefordshire / Gloucestershire Border, HR8 2LL, United Kingdom, , Portabello, Notting Hill, London, NW11, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/abrookes
Verified
Nov 2009
For Sale
264
Sold
316
An antique medium brown wooden double school desk featuring an integrated bench seat, inkwell cutout, and double-arched backrest.
School desk
Ref: SA760696
An antique medium brown wooden double school desk featuring an integrated bench seat, inkwell cutout, and double-arched backrest.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsInkwell cutout, Integrated bench seat, Double arched backrest, Square legs
  • SizeH 66 cm (26 in) x W 102 cm (40 in) x D 74 cm (29 in)

This nineteenth-century French children's double school desk exemplifies Edwardian rustic farmhouse style in medium brown oak. The joined piece integrates a bench seat with a double arched backrest, a writing surface fitted with an inkwell cutout, opening desks, footrests, and square legs. The timber displays a rich patina with visible wood grain patterns running along the sloping desktop and the vertical panels. Signs of age appear as minor surface marks and wear consistent with regular school use on the wooden components. It measures 66 cm high, 102 cm wide, and 74 cm deep. In a modern home, this educational antique serves as a practical furnishing for a child's bedroom, playroom, or study space, functioning as a combination seating and writing area. The sturdy wooden construction provides a reliable surface for reading, drawing, or crafts, while the double design accommodates two users simultaneously. The compact footprint allows the desk to fit against a bedroom wall or in a corner without dominating the room layout. Its historical character and utilitarian charm make it a functional talking point for domestic interiors.

FAQs

Double wooden school desks became widespread in educational institutions during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Designed to optimize classroom space, these units seated two students together and typically featured integrated benches alongside cutouts for inkwells.

These desks were primarily constructed from durable hardwoods such as oak, pitch pine, or elm to withstand heavy daily use. Frame connections relied on sturdy joinery, often reinforced with cast iron brackets or solid wooden stretchers.

Authentic period pieces often feature original inkwell holes, surface indentations from writing tools, and natural wear along the seat and footrest. Construction details like traditional mortise and tenon joints and authentic timber aging further confirm period origin.

A vintage school desk functions effectively as a hallway seating bench, an entryway console, or a compact child study desk. Positioned against a feature wall or in a window alcove, it adds historical character and functional storage.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber shrinkage or cracking.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories