School writing desk
Antique English,
Elegant dark pine school desk with a writing slope on hinges revealing a book compartment, top gallery, lid inscribed in gold with the name June; vintage English early 20th century.
Condition: some surface wear
«Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful», is a famous quote which best defines the idea of the Arts & Crafts movement and style. It was said by the English designer William Morris, who was a key figure of the movement.
Size
- Wide
- 54 cm
- Height
- 76 cm
- Depth
- 43 cm
How to care
Scratches on solid wood furniture are easily repaired by scratch cover polish. We like the Rustins multi-colour - test on small discreet area first!
How to care
Keep hot, cold and wet cups off highly polished wood surfaces. Water stains are hard to remove - you may need to French polish the entire surface.