This superb vintage school desk , an authentic relic of French classrooms from the 1940s/1950s, will instantly bring charm, nostalgia and character to your interior.
Made of solid wood , it still has its tilting desk , pen holder , inkwell holder and integrated seat , typical of post-war rural and communal schools.

Every mark of time tells a story: that of generations of schoolchildren who learned to read, write, and count at this very desk. Perfect for vintage decor, a child's bedroom, a creative office, or shop furnishings.

Features :

• Period: 1940s/1950s

• Material: solid wood (probably oak or beech, depending on the period models)

• Original functions:

  • Platform with adjustable tilt

  • Inkwell holes and pen holder slots

  • Interior compartment for storing notebooks and books

  • Built-in chair with wooden slats

• Condition: very good used condition, original patina, ink stains and marks of age which add to its charm

Historical context

Individual school desks like this one appeared mainly at the end of the 19th century and became widespread until the 1950s.
Before the arrival of modern furniture:

• The students used porcelain or glass inkwells , placed in holes provided for this purpose.

• Tilting desks were used to improve handwriting, especially the famous French cursive script.

• The furniture was often made by the municipal carpentry workshops , robust and designed to last for several generations.