Antique Oak School Desk and Chair | Darlington Maker's Label | AF-6976

Antique early 20th century school desk and chair in oak by The North of England School Furnishing Company Limited of Darlington, a charming and sturdily made piece of good quality and a wonderful piece of classroom history. The desk has a sloping hinged lid that lifts to reveal a deep storage well, with a fixed flat section to the back fitted with a brass inkwell cover and a raised rail behind. It bears the company's original shield-shaped transfer label, marked Darlington and Patent, to the lid. The desk and the spindle-back chair are joined on a single cast iron frame, standing on chunky oak sledge feet with a pair of wooden footrests. The chair has a shaped solid seat, a curved top rail and turned spindles and uprights with ring-turned detail. The oak displays a lovely figured grain with a warm, aged colour and a rich, honest patina built up over many years of use. Presented in good condition commensurate with age, with the expected marks and wear of a working school desk. A very desirable and characterful piece, perfect as a feature in a study, playroom or hallway, or for a collector of school antiques. Product Reference: AF - 6976 Measurements : 54cm (21½") Width x 99cm (39") Depth x 89cm (35") Height [ 79cm (31") Worktop Height ] Seat Height - 48cm (19") As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report. We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible. Delivery – £65 • Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland. • Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team. • Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service. • Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time. • If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them. Collection – Free Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time. Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.