Retro Desk
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Read moreUnusual 1970’s Teachers Desk by ESA / Esavian
£0FREE Delivery on this desk within approximately 130 miles of Cambridgeshire. Further afield areas will incur a surcharge to send via couriers.
A very unusual 1970’s teachers desk produced by the Educations Supplies Authority (ESA), also known as Esavian. ESA were renowned in the 1950’s and 60’s for their stylish but practical school and civil service furniture – predominantly designed by James Leonard. We have found a number of ESA drawers, desk, cupboards etc but have never come across this style of desk before. It is constructed from heavy and solid teak with finger jointed corners to the desk top and dovetail joints to all drawers. It is a very well constructed utilitarian desk designed and made to last. Stamped to the underside with ESA 1977.
After a full clean and some gentle restoration work it now offers a superb stylish work or study space. A very generous work surface with lots of very clean storage drawers. A rare desk and one that will certainly appreciate in value if cared for.
Dimensions:
152.5cm Wide, 76.5cm Deep, 74cm High
Kneehole Dimensions: 63cm Wide, 67cm High
Please note that this desk does not disassemble for delivery. You should check all dimensions to ensure it will pass through doorways and access points to the room of your choice.
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Read moreLarge Industrial Steel ‘Tanker’ Desk in Green
£0FREE Shipping on this desk within approximately 130 miles of Cambridgeshire. More remote and far afield locations will incur a surcharge to send via a two man courier team.
A superb looking 1960’s green steel desk in very good original condition. So many of these desks are in poor condition with dents, scratches, rust etc. No surprise given their industrial use over the last 60 years or more? This one is in the best and most sought after colour green with its original black top. The desk is in very good original condition with some dents and marks, reflecting its previous factory use. All six drawers are clean and run well, the bottom right hand drawer being a double height filing drawer. There are also two pull out shelves at the top of each pedestal (see photograph).
These mid Century industrial/ tanker desks are very highly sought after. With the condition and size of this desk it is perfect for regular use, with a very generous work surface and lost of very useful storage. All of the fantastic industrial design in the best colour with perfectly aged brass handles.
Mid Century industrial styling at the top of its game!
Dimensions:
153cm Wide, 86cm Deep, 77.5cm High
Kneehole – 62.5cm high, 70cm wide
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Read moreMid Century Industrial Steel Desk by MetalCub
£0FREE Shipping on this desk within approximately 130 miles of Cambridgeshire. More remote and far afield locations will incur a surcharge to send via couriers.
A superb mid century steel desk in exceptional original condition. So many of these desks are in poor condition with dents, scratches, rust etc. No surprise given their industrial use over the last 60 years or more? This one is in outstanding original condition with very clean, free running drawers and its original green top. The desk is in outstanding condition with very few marks. The colour is a real mix of grey/ green, predominantly grey but certainly has a green colour to it. It was manufactured by MetalCub in the 1950’s to early 1960’s and now makes a super desk for a tighter space or a teenager’s study desk?
These mid Century industrial desks are very highly sought after. With the condition and size of this desk it is perfect for the home. All of the fantastic industrial design and style in a perfectly compact package.
We love the overall look, perfectly aged colour, patina and condition. Mid Century industrial styling at the top of its game!
Dimensions:
108.5cm Wide, 61cm Deep, 71cm High
Kneehole – 66.5cm high, 50.5cm wide
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Read moreOriginal 1950’s Teachers Desk by Abbess
£0FREE Delivery on this desk within approximately 130 miles of Cambridgeshire. Further afield areas will incur a surcharge to send via couriers.
An excellent example of the ever popular Abbess pedestal desk. These are often referred to as Teacher’s desks but this came from a private home in central Cambridge. This desk dates from around the mid to late 1950’s and is in excellent original condition. It retains all of its internal drawer liners with the Abbess stamp, together with its original stationery tray. It is in a gorgeous rich colour and a compact but very usable size. The original Abbess brass levelling feet are are still attached to the bottom of the legs. The feet can be wound out to level the desk on uneven floors or raise the whole desk height by around 30mm (maximum). A very good example indeed.
A great size offering a compact but fully functioning desk. The colour and condition are exactly right for a very stylish work/ study desk – or a teenager’s study desk?
We have sold a number of these Abbess desks and they never hang around for long.
Dimensions:
106cm Wide, 60.5cm Deep, 71.5cm High
Kneehole Dimensions: 59cm Wide, 62cm High in the centre, lowering to 59cm at the sides.
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Read more1966 Large Staverton Desk with removable top
£0FREE Ground Floor Delivery on this desk within approximately 130 miles of Cambridgeshire. Further afield locations will incur a surcharge to send via couriers.
A beautiful mid century desk in heavyweight teak dating from 1966. It was supplied for the Crown by Staverton for Military or Civil Service use and is stamped to the underside 01 1966 Staverton. These desks typically came from a Government office/ Public Service such as Civil Servant Offices, Schools, Railways etc. This desk has a fantastically sized work surface but the top can be unscrewed from the pedestals if you have a tight access area. The bottom drawer is double height and has a suspension filing frame for hanging folders. Very useful! All drawers are clean inside, lockable and the locks all work with the original keys supplied (a pretty rare occurrence!) The desk is fully cleaned and ready for regular use and another 60 years.
This will only get better with age and appreciate in value. A superb mid Century desk with a real British social history provenance.
Dimensions:
183cm Wide, 69.55cm Deep, 71cm High
Kneehole: 81.5cm Wide, 65.5cm High
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Read moreMid Century Tambour Desk in Oak with Pull Out Trays
£0FREE Ground Floor Delivery on this desk within approximately 130 miles of Cambridgeshire. Further afield areas will incur a courier surcharge.
A super looking 1950’s desk constructed from beautifully coloured oak. It is in a perfectly aged colour and tone. The left pedestal has 6 gorgeous pull out filing type trays all covered by a tambour door; just fantastic. The desk also offers a deep filing drawer and a regular drawer in the left pedestal. With a central kneehole drawer as well there is a huge amount of awesome storage! We refurbished the top as it was peeling and faded but is now ready for regular use by a lucky new owner. The desk is not too deep, making it perfect if you have narrow doors or staircase etc. A great size for regular use but not a worry on whether it will fit in to your space.
Desk Dimensions:
137cm Wide, 61cm Deep, 76.5cm High
Kneehole dimensions:
52cm Wide, 61cm High
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Read moreMid Century Compact Desk in Oak
£0FREE Delivery on this desk within approximately 130 miles of Cambridgeshire. Further afield areas will incur a surcharge to send via couriers.
A very stylish and superbly coloured mid Century desk in oak. We gently renovated the desk to restore it to its best aged condition. It has come up fantastically with a beautifully rich aged oak finish. The desk is nice and compact for home, where space, or access, is a little tight. Although compact the desk offers a generous and very usable work surface space, together with three good sized clean drawers and a pull out shelf for drinks, mouse mat etc. A super desk having all the style of a great mid Century desk (circa 1940-1950’s).
Desk Dimensions:
106.5cm Wide, 61cm Deep, 72.5cm High
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Read moreCompact 1960’s Desk by Abbess with removable legs
£0FREE Delivery on this desk within approximately 130 miles of Cambridgeshire. Further afield areas will incur a surcharge to send via couriers.
A very cute and stylish desk table by Abbess. Made from a beautifully rich Walnut and walnut veneer it could be used as a desk, if space is tight, or a cute dressing table? The legs even reomve with four simple wing nuts if your access pace is tight. It could equally be a great desk for a child or teen. Made around the late 1960’s to early 1970’s it retains the Abbess label inside the drawer and is stamped to the bottom of the drawer. Superb Retro styling and a great colour. There are cosmetic marks to the top, as to be expected but none are deep or anoything other than useage marks over the years. Very small indeed but please see photographs for an accurate representation.
Desk Dimensions:
121.5cm Wide, 68cm Deep, 75cm High
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Read moreMid Century Compact Extendable Desk in Oak
£0FREE Delivery on this desk within approximately 130 miles of Cambridgeshire. Some more remote and rural areas will incur a charge.
A very cute mid Century compact desk in good quality oak . These are often referred to as Teacher’s desks. This one dates from the late 1930’s and is in lovely original condition. It also has a very useful extending leaf to the side for extra work surface when required. This is perfect for where space is tight but you still need a fully functioning and gorgeous vintage teachers desk. The desk has a superb colour and patina. With two really useful deep drawers and a pull out shelf/ top tray, 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 compact desks and they never hang around for long.
Dimensions:
121.5cm Wide (with leaf extended), 91cm Wide with leaf down, 61cm Deep, 71.5cm High
Kneehole – 48.5cm Wide, 61cm High
