Antique Oak Desk
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Read moreFully refurbished 1920’s Double Pedestal Oak Desk
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A beautiful and stylish double pedestal desk dating from the 1920’s. These desks are often referred to as teachers desks. This one came to us with a leather top that was all warped and stained, with very tired and dull framework. We cleaned the desk and gently restored the beautiful radial cut English oak to bring it back to it best. The original leather top was beyond repair so we added a brand new quality leather top in a dark tan colour. The results hopefully speak for themselves. The oak grain is gleaming again and the top is a beautiful colour to complement the oak. Even the drawer internals are in oak, a real sign of the quality of handmade construction (by W H James, Birmingham). Finished with original handles the desk is back to its former glory.
A stunning desk and a real heavyweight – reflective of the age and quality of oak used in its construction. This will only get better with age and appreciate in value. A superb antique desk that looks gorgeous.
Dimensions:
137cm Wide, 76cm Deep, 76cm High
Kneehole – 51.5cm Wide, 61cm High
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Read more1930’s Double Pedestal Golden Oak Teachers Desk
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A very attractive and stylish double pedestal desk dating from the 1930’s. These desks are often referred to as teachers desks. This one is in the perfectly aged oak finish, not too dark or light – just right! It has six free running and very clean drawers in total. The bottom drawer of the right hand pedestal is a double height filing drawer, with original wooden dividers. There is also a locking mechanism internally which means the pedestal drawers are locked by pushing the central drawer all the way in. To open the pedestal drawers you simply open the central drawer to release the mechanism. A superb desk with lots of work space and huge storage space. There are some cosmetic stains and signs of wear to the top of the desk. Nothing significant and we have tried to take close up photographs, so please see all pictures. The brass feet tips to each of the legs are also original and a very nice finishing feature, marking the quality of hand manufacture.
The desk does dismantle for ease of moving through doorways, carrying upstairs etc. but please let us know if you would like the desk delivered fully assembled or taken down to its parts (top, two pedestals, two cross retaining bars). All very simple for anybody to reassemble. Or we can do it for a small fee, if required.
This will only get better with age and appreciate in value. A superb antique desk that looks beautiful.
Dimensions:
152cm Wide, 81.5cm Deep, 78.5cm High
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Read moreMid Century Teachers Desk in Solid Teak
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An excellent example of a mid Century desk in solid teak, not veneer. These are often referred to as Teacher’s desks. This one dates from around the 1950’s and is in lovely clean condition. Three drawers to the pedestals offering lost of really useful storage, complete with gorgeous original handles. All three drawers run freely and are very clean inside. Please check all photographs for the condition. A beautiful rich aged teak colour and patina that will just age perfectly.
A great size offering a generous fully functioning desk but not too large to be difficult to position or accommodate. The colour and condition are exactly right for a very stylish work/ study desk.
We have sold a number of these teachers desks and they never hang around for long.
Desk Dimensions:
122cm Wide, 68.5cm Deep, 71.5cm High
Kneehole Dimensions:
56.5cm wide, 62.5cm height clearance
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Read more1950’s Teachers Desk in Oak by Abbess
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An excellent example of the ever popular Abbess desk in Oak. These are often referred to as Teacher’s desks. This one dates from around 1950 and is a superb rich colour and size. Two drawers to the pedestals offering lost of really useful storage, with the bottom drawer being a double height filing type drawer. This style also offers a really useful centre kneehole drawer for even more storage. There is one scratch on the desktop and one chip to one of the handles. Please check all photographs for the condition. Apart from the two cosmetic issues the desk is in very good original condition. A beautiful rich aged oak colour and patina that will just age perfectly.
A great size offering a generous fully functioning desk but not too large to be difficult to position or accommodate. The colour and condition are exactly right for a very stylish work/ study desk.
We have sold a number of these Abbess desks and they never hang around for long.
Desk Dimensions:
121cm Wide, 68cm Deep, 75.5cm High
Kneehole Dimensions:
61cm wide, 75cm height clearance
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Read moreCompact Teachers Desk in Oak by Abbess
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A very rare sized compact mid Century desk by the ever popular Abbess makers. These are often referred to as Teacher’s desks. This one dates from around 1950 and is a superb colour and size. Perfect for where space is tight but you still need a fully functioning and gorgeous vintage teachers desk. The desk is completely original and has a superb aged oak colour and patina. Only a couple of faint marks to the top work surface (please see all photographs). With two really useful drawers and its original height adjustable brass feet, this desk has all the style and charm you want in its compact size.
The colour and condition are exactly right for a very stylish work/ study desk. It could equally be a fantastic hall/ console table or dressing table.
We have sold a number of these Abbess desks and they never hang around for long.
Dimensions:
104cm Wide, 60cm Deep, 76cm High
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Read moreFully refurbished 1930’s Double Pedestal Oak Teachers Desk
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A very attractive and stylish double pedestal desk dating from the 1930’s. These desks are often referred to as teachers desks. This one came to us covered in a horrendous white emulsion ‘shabby chic’ paint job but very very poorly done. We always prefer original antique or vintage finishes with gentle restoration, wherever we are able to bring a piece back to the bets it can be. With the paint on this desk there was no option but to fully strip it and restore it back to its original beautiful oak finish.
The quality of the radial cut oak meant we did not need to stain or change the colour in any way. We only added a protective finish in satin sheen varnish to seal the oak against spills and stains etc. The handles are original to the desk and we removed them to give them a thorough clean and polish.
It now offers all of the original quality, design and antique style with an almost ‘as new’ finish. Unusually this desk also splits quite easily for ease of moving between rooms. The top is removed, one retaining bar removed and the two pedestals separate.
This will only get better with age and appreciate in value. A superb antique desk that looks beautiful.
Dimensions:
138cm Wide, 76cm Deep, 76cm High
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Read moreGeorge V English Oak Teachers Desk with Two End Drawers
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An beautiful antique desk in solid English oak, dating from 1933. It is stamped to the under side with George V, LRMW, 1933. These desks typically came from a Government office/ Public Service such as Civil Servant Offices, Schools, Railways etc. This one is unusual in design as it has a drawer at each end/ side of the desk, rather than at the front. This offers two very large drawers for storage. Both drawers are free running with original handles and locks. The top has been re finished in a dark green leatherette as the previous top was beyond repair. Now very fresh and ready for regular use.
Now presented in a beautiful rich oak that only time can offer.
This will only get better with age and appreciate in value. A superb quality antique desk.
Dimensions:
137cm Wide, 91cm Deep, 74.5cm High
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Read moreGeorge VI English Oak Teachers Desk from London City Council
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An amazing desk in solid English oak, dating from the circa late 1940’s. 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 LCC (London County Council). London County Council was the principal local government body for the County of London throughout its existence from 1889 to 1965, and the first London-wide general municipal authority to be directly elected. It covered the area today known as Inner London and was replaced by the Greater London Council
Now presented in a beautiful rich oak that only time can offer. The desk also retains its original green leather top with some beautiful imprint detailing. All three drawers run freely with beautiful brass cup handles. We have had a number of these George V and George VI desks but this is the best we have had.
This will only get better with age and appreciate in value. A superb quality antique desk.
Dimensions:
152cm Wide, 91cm Deep, 76.5cm High
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Read more1920’s Arts & Crafts English Oak Desk
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An beautiful desk in solid English radial cut oak, dating from the late 1920’s to early 1930’s. It carries very distinctive Arts & Crafts movement lines and legs. Well constructed and a very good weight for its size; reflecting the quality of oak and carpentry used in its construction. It came to us in a very sorry state on top but now has been stripped back to its original wooden top. The whole desk has then been cleaned, teak oiled and refinished. A beautiful solid little desk with bags of antique style and charm.
Both drawers run freely and have been fully cleaned out. One handle does have a grain split on it (please see close up photograph)
This will only get better with age and appreciate in value. A superb quality antique desk.
Dimensions:
106.5cm Wide, 68cm Deep, 76.5cm High
