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This old school desk has done years of sterling service in an Indian classroom and, thanks to its strong and simple construction, is still robust enough to be in regular use in your home. Made of hardwood which has aged to a fabulous dark patina, this could still be used for its original purpose but would also make a brilliant little sideboard-style unit or hall table. Featuring simple squared legs and a stretcher bar, the lid has half-way hinges and lays flat to give a writing surface. The original lid fastener is missing the brass hasp and eye is a modern replacement. As befitting an old, utilitarian piece of furniture, expect to find dents, scratches and the occasional bit of graffiti!
Dimensions: W80 x H71 x D43cm
Code: OIFBW61
We are delighted to introduce our 'Old India' range of furniture; heritage, handmade items that you will not find anywhere else. Many of the items shown are historic pieces of furniture; others have been recently manufactured using old timber components from various sources; ie: floorboards, carved architraves and window shutters. Regardless of their make-up, each piece of furniture is made from genuinely old materials. This is surely the best form of re-cycling; giving discarded items a new lease of life and is a wonderful opportunity to purchase a genuine piece of 'Old India'. Each item is unique no two pieces are ever the same the item pictured on our website is the exact item you will receive. Expect to find knocks, dents and 'imperfections'. We believe this adds character to the pieces and we do not regard such 'imperfections' as 'faulty' - merely the sort of wear and tear that is to be expected with age. The items are fully and fairly described; we give special mention if pieces are especially worn, damaged - or where decorative details are missing. Each item of 'Old India' furniture is personally selected by us and our supplier is certified and accredited under the Indian government's export regulations. Further information: 'Old India' furniture is manufactured from a variety of woods. We endeavour to identify the type(s) of wood contained within each item, but this is not always possible. Do not place your furniture in bright sunlight or near to a heat source, ie: close to a radiator. In highly centrally-heated rooms, some slight cracking and settling of the wood may occur - this will not affect the integral strength of the piece. Use protective mats/coasters to guard against damage from heat and damp mop up any spillages immediately using a dry cloth. Dust using a soft cloth and polish occasionally using a traditional paste or wax polish. We recommend and sell John Mylands wax. We do not recommend the use of aerosol-type sprays. One-off and used. Please expect to find a well used box well restored but rustic and worn.
