Late Victorian Cast Iron and Wood Student Desk, Late 19th to Early 20th Century

Item Details

This late Victorian-era school desk is a classic example of American institutional furniture from the turn of the 20th century. The piece features a combination of cast iron structural elements and horizontal wood slats forming the backrest and a hinged flip-up seat. The integrated desktop includes a recessed inkwell hole and sits atop a storage compartment with decorative scrolling cast iron sides. The desktop surface exhibits a rich patina with visible circular saw marks and historic wear, including nicks and staining characteristic of a classroom environment. Originally designed to be bolted to a floor, this specimen has been mounted on secondary wood runners for stability and residential use.

Condition

- overall with various scratches, marks, nicks, abrasions, restoration and wear consistent with age and use; possible repaired and replaced elements

Dimensions

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Item #

ITMGT32488