Antique 19th-Century Slate Blackboard With Wooden Frame

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A handsome and authentic 19th-century solid black slate board housed in its original wooden frame with visible joinery and age-earned … Read more A handsome and authentic 19th-century solid black slate board housed in its original wooden frame with visible joinery and age-earned patina. Once used in classrooms before chalkboards became mass-produced, boards like this were cut from true slate—offering a cool, matte surface ideal for chalk writing.

The deep gray stone shows natural veining and period wear, with faint scratches and chalk ghosts that speak to decades of use. The frame, made of solid wood with mitered corners, retains traces of old paint (yellow over red) and hand-tooled charm.

Perfect as a decorative wall piece, menu board, or backdrop for displays, it captures the warmth and simplicity of 19th-century craftsmanship.

Dimensions: 16" x 23" x 1"
Depth: 1 in.
Materials: natural slate and wood
Condition: age-appropriate wear, small scratches and edge nicks consistent with antique use

Style: Primitive / Americana / Schoolhouse
Period: Late 19th Century (c. 1880–1900)

Why we love it: Authentic materials, warm patina, and educational history combine to create a timeless decorative object that feels both rustic and refined. See less