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Read moreEarly 20th Century Oak Desk from Cavendish Laboratory
£0FREE Ground Floor Delivery on this desk within approximately 150 miles of Cambridgeshire. Some more remote and rural areas will incur a charge.
This desk has an incredible provenance. It came out of the Cavendish Laboratory at Cambridge University, where the first atom was split in April 1932. John Cockroft and Ernest Walton split the first atom at the Cavendish Laboratory. We have video evidence of the stairs to the laboratory and the office to the right, where this desk was. Clearly we can not say if either of these two pioneering scientists ever used the desk but the age and location fit perfectly.
The desk is beautiful in its own right. Dating from the late teens to early 1930’s it is presented in its original oak. We gave as little restoration to the piece as we could. We simply cleaned the desk, sanded and cleaned the internal drawer liners and also restored the top only. We wanted to keep as much of the desk in its original used condition as possible; whilst also offering a piece ready for a very lucky new owner to cherish. An rare opportunity to own a very special desk.
This size is superb for home/ home office/ study. Not too large but a really useful size work space.
The desk does not disassemble so please measure all door widths and access points (e.g. stairs, turning points) before purchasing.
Desk Dimensions:
137cm Wide, 76cm Deep, 76.5cm High
Kneehole dimensions:
48cm wide, 60cm max height
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Read moreRustic Bank of 30 Workshop Drawers
£0FREE UK Delivery on this piece within approximately 150 miles of Cambridgeshire. Further afield locations will incur a surcharge to send via couriers. The piece splits in to two sections for easier transportation.
A rustic set of 30 workshop drawers in pine. The piece came to us in really bad shape, having been painted and heavily varnished badly over the years. We fully stripped the carcass and all drawer fronts, after removing all of the super original label holders. The carcass was refinished in farrow & Ball Railings with a clear wax finish for protection. All of the drawers were then stained and varnished in a satin sheen before re-attaching the brass label holders/ handles. The drawers do have dovetail joints and nice thick pine internals but we would definitely say it is a rustic piece, not fine carpentry. There are a few drawers that show historical woodworm but the whole piece has been treated twice against woodworm and infestation. The marks are old. Some people like this look, others don’t. Please see all photographs for the condition of the drawer fronts and just ask if you have any further questions.
We think it has a super look of campaign, rustic and practical. It would suit crafters perfectly? But store whatever your heart desires.
Dimensions:
Width: 108 cm
Height: 145.5 cm
Max Depth: 50 cmEach drawer has internal dimensions of 29cm wide, 38.5cm front to back. The top 12 drawers are 8.4cm high, the middle and bottom 18 drawers are 11.5cm high. All measurements are internal.
The drawers split in to three separate sections for easier transportation and siting.
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Read moreLarge 1970’s Retro Teak Desk from Cambridge University
£0FREE Delivery on this desk within approximately 150 miles of Cambridgeshire. Some more remote and rural areas will incur a charge.
A very generous and Retro style 1970’s desk in a gorgeously coloured teak. It came to us from Cambridge University as they were upgrading/ modernising the lecturer’s offices. We love the colour of the teak, the 70’s styling and the perfect Retro handles. With a large work surface and lots of storage this would make a perfect work from home, study or even small business desk. Plenty of space for very regular use. It is a well weighted piece and well constructed from teak veneer, solid wooden drawer sides and bottoms, with steel legs.
The bottom right hand pedestal drawer is a double height filing drawer, all ready for suspension files. There are also pull out shelves to the top of the pedestal, one containing the original stationery tray.
Such a great Retro 70’s look!
This is quite a large and desk, so please ensure you check all measurements for access and siting, before purchasing. Thank you.
Dimensions:
150cm Wide, 76.5cm Deep, 71.5cm High (can be raised via screw out levelling feet)
Kneehole dimensions: 64.5cm wide, 69cm High
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Read moreDouble Pedestal Teachers Desk by Abbess from Cambridge University
£0FREE Ground Floor Delivery on this desk within approximately 150 miles of Cambridgeshire. Some more remote and rural areas will incur a charge.
A very popular and stylish desk by Abbess. Made from solid oak frame and oak veneer top with a beautifully rich walnut stain. The desk is in completely original condition with the Abbess stamp to the front of the top drawer. It came to us from Cambridge University and is in super condition. A very rich and warm colour. These desks are often referred to as Teachers desks and are incredibly popular. Whenever we manage to find one it gets snapped up very quickly.
This one is a great size for home/ home office/ study. Not too large but a really useful size work space. It is in beautiful condition too.
The desk does not disassemble so please measure all door widths and access points (e.g. stairs, turning points) before purchasing.
Desk Dimensions:
136cm Wide, 75cm Deep, 77cm High
Kneehole dimensions:
56cm wide, 64cm max height
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Read moreOriginal 1970’s Type 90 Anglepoise Lamp in Rare Blue
£0FREE UK Mainland Delivery on this lamp.
An original 1970’s Type 90 Anglepoise lamp in its original pale blue paint colour. Herbert Terry produced the Type 90 for Anglepoise in 1973 until 1983 when they were taken to mass produced (Type 90 Apex) and no longer produced by Herbert Terry in Redditch. A very nicely styled and aged original lamp in a great colour and original vintage condition. The condition is very good for the year. There are a few minor paint rubs and marks but still very good condition for the age. Pleas see all photographs for the condition. The lamp also has the stamp of the Anglepoise Trademark Type 90 on the base fork uprights (see photographs) to prove its heritage and authenticity.
Very popular vintage lamps that sell really quickly – and we completely understand why. They look fantastic already but will just keep getting better with time.
Dimensions
Fully extended -approx 89cm
Shade dimensions Depth 22cm and diameter 14.5cm
Base Diameter: 19cm
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Read moreIncredible Double Bank of Haberdashery Drawers by E Pollard & Co, EC1
£0FREE UK Delivery on this piece within approximately 150 miles of Cambridgeshire. Further afield locations will incur a surcharge to send via couriers. The piece splits in to two sections for easier transportation.
A simply stunning double bank of haberdashery drawers in beautifully aged oak. They date to around the 1930’s to early 1940’s and were supplied by a quality shop fitters – E Pollard & Co. Clerkenwell, London, EC1. They were supplied to a shop/ customer in Taunton, Somerset, according to the original label still stuck on the rear of the drawers. The drawers are all made of solid oak with quality carpentry, including dovetail joints to all fronts and sides. All handles are original and present, along with all of the drawer front label holders. It is incredibly rare to find such a piece in this outstanding original condition.
The sides and back of the drawers are original pine tongue and groove board. The drawers split in to two sections for ease of transportation and siting in the room of your choice. All of the drawers run freely and easily.
An incredible piece of genuine antique statement furniture.
Dimensions:
Width: 148.5 cm
Height: 176 cm
Max Depth: 56.5 cmEach drawer has internal dimensions of 25.5cm wide, 14.7cm high, 50.5cm front to back
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Read moreVery Unusual Mid Century Industrial Steel Desk ex RAF
£0FREE Shipping on this desk within approximately 150 miles of Cambridgeshire. More remote and far afield locations will incur a surcharge to send via a two man courier team.
A very unusual mid century industrial design steel desk. It dates from the late 1950’s to mid 1960’s and is from an RAF Military base. We have sourced many industrial desks but this is certainly one of the most unusual we have found! It is in completely original green covering, over steel and is in super condition for the age of the piece and its military heritage. The desk has three free running drawers in total along with a top pull out stationery tray. All of the handles are completely original and in fantastic condition. Most desks of this age and style have dents and rusting. The top of this desk is also in very good condition when you consider their heavy use over the years and age. Please see extensive photographs for the exact condition. A solid desk of great quality and a real stand out piece of industrial design.
These mid Century industrial desks are very highly sought after. With the condition and size of this desk, it is perfect for the home with plenty of work surface for regular unrestricted use. At 66cm deep it should also easily pass through most doors an staircases, if you have restrictions on width.
We love the overall look, its Military heritage and condition. Mid Century industrial styling at the top of its game!
Dimensions:
131cm Wide, 66cm Deep, 79cm High
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Read moreOriginal Antique Armoire / Dresser in Farrow & Ball Off Black
£0FREE Ground Floor delivery on this piece within approximately 150 miles of Cambridgeshire. Further afield locations will incur a surcharge to send via furniture couriers.
An original turn of the 20th Century Armoire, made from mahogany with glazed doors. A beautiful design with decorative corbels and glass trim finishing. The armoire has been stripped, refurbished, painted in Farrow & Ball Off Black to the exterior and Shaded White to the interior. Both paint finishes are flat matt. The glass in the doors is original too.
The repainting has kept all of the original detailed design work but brought the piece in to the Contemporary market. A beautiful colour scheme with the age and style of the original piece. The armoire is of a great size to be easily able to accommodate for most people. Not incredibly tall or wide, but very well proportioned. The lower solid sections of the doors, together with the bottom drawer mean you can show off the pretty things and hide the necessary (but not so pretty) things. The shelves are also height adjustable.
We adore this!
Dimensions: 185cm Max. Height, 102cm Wide, 43cm Deep
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Read moreRare 1960’s Walnut Desk by Gordon Russell
£0FREE Delivery on this piece within approximately 150 miles of Cambridgeshire. More remote and rural locations will incur a charge.
An exceptional and rare 1960’s desk handmade by the world renowned Gordon Russell. The desk is hand made from high quality walnut, which has been quarter drawn to give the distinctive grain. Only timber of high quality and grain can be quarter sawn to show this effect. We could not find another example of this design in our research. We saw a close example with three drawers in each pedestal but could not find this design at all. Clearly a very rare model. With stunning mid century lines, fantastic proportions and it’s designer, this desk will be very highly sought after. Just a beautiful desk that is the perfect size for home. A true design classic.
The build and quality will mean this desks can only appreciate in value if looked after well.
Overall Dimensions: 76.5cm High, 138.5cm Wide, 76cm Deep
Kneehole: 68.5cm height clearance, 50cm wide
