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Mid Century Abbess Teachers Desk / Vintage 1950s School Desk with Drawers

Mid Century Abbess Teachers Desk / Vintage 1950s School Desk with Drawers

£435.00 GBP
£435.00 GBP
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A beautifully proportioned original 1950s Abbess teachers desk, showcasing classic British mid-century school furniture design. Crafted in warm-toned hardwood with clean lines and practical storage, this piece perfectly balances functionality, durability, and understated mid-century style.

 

Originally designed for classroom use, the desk features a generous writing surface, a knee-hole workspace, and a bank of three drawers with solid wooden pulls. The subtle wear and patina across the surface add authenticity and character, making it ideal as a home office desk, study desk, studio workspace, or vintage-inspired interior feature.

 

A timeless, usable piece of authentic mid-century British furniture with real design heritage.

 

Details

• Genuine Abbess-manufactured teachers desk

• Original 1950s production

• Solid wood construction with warm natural grain

• Three drawers including lockable top drawer

• Original wooden handles

• Honest age-related wear consistent with vintage school furniture

• Structurally solid and fully functional

 

Dimensions

• Width: approx. 122cm

• Depth: approx. 61cm

• Height: approx. 76cm

 

(All measurements are approximate)

 

Styling Notes

Works beautifully in mid-century modern interiors, home offices, creative studios, or eclectic spaces. Pairs well with vintage desk lamps, industrial chairs, and Scandinavian or utilitarian décor. A great alternative to contemporary desks for those seeking character and provenance.

 

Delivery & Collection

UK-wide delivery available — message for a tailored quote;

Collection welcome from West Yorkshire;

Professionally packed and handled with care;

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Delivery
Furniture, anywhere in the UK£70 flat
Everything else, UKFree
Everything else, international£30
Collection in personFree, West Yorkshire, by arrangement

One flat rate for furniture wherever you are in the country, sent from West Yorkshire with a specialist furniture carrier rather than a parcel courier. Smaller pieces travel free within the UK. Collection in person is welcome.

Condition and returns

Everything is original and second-hand, so expect the marks a piece has picked up over sixty or seventy years. Anything beyond ordinary wear is described and photographed. If a piece arrives and it is not as described, get in touch within 14 days and we will sort it out.

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