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This antique wooden school desk dates to the 1890s–1910s, when rural & town schools relied on locally made furnishings designed …
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This antique wooden school desk dates to the 1890s–1910s, when rural & town schools relied on locally made furnishings designed for daily use. Crafted entirely of solid pine wood, the desk features a hinged lift-top lid opening to an interior storage compartment originally used for books, slates, & writing supplies. Its straight legs, hand-cut boards, and utilitarian form reflect early American schoolhouse craftsmanship, often produced by regional cabinetmakers rather than mass manufacturers. Desks of this type were common in one-room schoolhouses across the states & remain enduring symbols of early education & Americana. Today, it suits primitive, farmhouse, cottage, & rustic interiors, serving as a child’s desk, entry table, or decorative accent.
24" L x 16" W x 26" H
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- Dimensions
- 24ʺW × 16ʺD × 26ʺH
- Styles
- Early American
- Farmhouse
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Table Knee Clearance
- 18.0 in
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Pine
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Condition: Authentic antique condition with surface scratches, period markings, edge wear, and age-related patina throughout, consistent with historic classroom use. … moreCondition: Authentic antique condition with surface scratches, period markings, edge wear, and age-related patina throughout, consistent with historic classroom use. Structurally solid with a functioning hinged lid. less
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