20th Century Oak Desk
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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 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 moreGov. Supply George V Oak Desk by Wake & Dean 1935
£0FREE Ground Floor Delivery on this desk within approximately 150 miles of Cambridgeshire. More remote and rural locations will incur a charge.
An amazing desk in solid English oak, dating from 1935. These desks typically came from a Government office/ Public Service such as Civil Servant Offices, Schools, Railways etc. This desk is stamped with George V and the crown on the underside, together with Wake & Dean Ltd 1935. The beautiful aged brass cup handles also carry the GR stamps.
Now presented in a beautifully aged oak colour that only time can offer. The desk also retains its original green top with minor cosmetic imperfections (please see photographs). All three drawers run freely with beautiful brass cup handles. We have had a number of these George V and George VI desks and they always sell so so quickly.
This will only get better with age and appreciate in value. A superb quality antique desk.
Dimensions:
152cm Wide, 91cm Deep, 77.5cm High
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Read moreGov. Supply George VI Oak Desk by Farmer 1938
£0FREE Ground Floor Delivery on this desk within approximately 150 miles of Cambridgeshire. More remote and rural locations will incur a charge.
An amazing desk in solid English oak, dating from 1938. These desks typically came from a Government office/ Public Service such as Civil Servant Offices, Schools, Railways etc. This desk is stamped with George VI and the crown on the underside, together with Farmer 1938. The beautiful aged brass cup handles also carry the GR VI stamps. One drawer has a lock with key.
Now presented in a beautifully aged oak colour that only time can offer. The desk also retains its original green top with minor cosmetic imperfections (please see photographs). All three drawers run freely with beautiful brass cup handles. We have had a number of these George V and George VI desks and they always sell so so quickly.
This will only get better with age and appreciate in value. A superb quality antique desk.
Dimensions:
152cm Wide, 91cm Deep, 75cm High
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Read moreVery Cute 1930’s George V Oak Desk / Hall Table
£0FREE Delivery on this desk within approximately 150 miles of Cambridgeshire. More remote and rural locations will incur a courier charge.
A beautiful antique desk in solid English oak, dating from the 193o’s. It was supplied by the Crown for Military or Civil Service use. These desks typically came from a Government office/ Public Service such as Civil Servant Offices, Schools, Railways etc. We think it is the cutest desk. Perfect for a child’s desk and tall enough for occasional adult use desk. It could also be used as a dressing table, hall table etc.
Beautifully aged oak in a great little package.
Dimensions:
99cm Wide, 44.5cm Deep, 74cm High
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Read moreBeautiful Early 20th Century Double Pedestal Desk in Oak
£0FREE Ground Floor Delivery on this desk within approximately 10 days. Some more remote and rural areas will incur a charge.
A superb large double pedestal desk dating to the late 1920’s to early 1930’s. It is constructed from beautifully aged oak solid throughout. We had to refurbish the top due to sun fading and wear from use. It is now cleaned, refurbished and ready to be treasured. The desk offers lots of storage space with six drawers in total. The bottom drawer of the right hand pedestal is a double height filing type drawer. It is presented in a beautiful aged rich oak with all handles totally original and free from splits, cracks or missing areas – as is so often the case with desks of this age. It is solid, heavyweight and offers a superb work surface for regular use. A piece to be used, admired and treasured.
The desk does not disassemble so please measure all door widths and access points (e.g. stairs, turning points) before purchasing.
Desk Dimensions:
152cm Wide, 80cm Deep, 79.5cm High
Kneehole – 68cm Wide, 63.5cm High
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Read moreEarly 20th Century Writing Desk by Heal & Son, London
£0FREE Delivery on this desk within 10 working days. More remote and rural locations will incur a charge.
A beautiful and elegant desk in mahogany, dating from the early 20th Century. It dates from around 1900-1920 and carries very distinctive Edwardian lines, especially in the slim tapered legs and superb original brass handles. It is very well constructed by the now infamous producer Heal & Son, London. We adore the colour and grain on the top of the desk – beautifully aged mahogany at its best. It is in completely original condition, even down to the galleried brass castors at its feet. The desk is veru flexible in its use as a desk, dressing table, hall/ console table, lamp table, bathroom table, etc etc.
We think it is a classic ‘keeper’ of a genuine antique desk that will move rooms and interior decor styles over the years.
Dimensions:
117cm Wide, 54cm Deep, 76.5cm High
Knee clearance height: 62cm
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Read moreGov. Supply George VI Oak Desk by Wake & Dean Ltd 1939
£0FREE Delivery on this desk. More remote and rural locations will incur a charge.
An amazing desk in solid English oak, dating from 1939. These desks typically came from a Government office/ Public Service such as Civil Servant Offices, Schools, Railways etc. This desk is stamped with George VI and the crown on the underside, together with Wake & Dean Ltd 1939. The beautiful aged brass cup handles also carry the GR VI stamps.
Now presented in a beautifully aged oak colour that only time can offer. The desk also retains its original green top with only minor cosmetic imperfections (please see photographs). Both drawers run freely with beautiful brass cup handles. We have had a number of these George V and George VI desks and they always sell so so quickly.
This will only get better with age and appreciate in value. A superb quality antique desk.
Dimensions:
136cm Wide, 76cm Deep, 74cm High
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Read moreLarge 1950’s Double Pedestal Teachers Desk by Abbess
£0FREE Ground Floor Delivery on this desk within approximately 10 days. Some more remote and rural areas will incur a charge.
An incredibly popular and stylish desk by Abbess. Made from solid oak frame and oak veneer top with a beautifully aged golden oak finish. The desk is in completely original condition with the Abbess stamp to the front of the central kneehole drawer. The bottom right hand drawer is a pull out double height filing type drawer. There is the original pull out stationery tray to the left pull out and the right pull out is a solid shelf. 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:
151cm Wide, 83cm Deep, 76cm High
