Not currently on display at the V&A

Desk

1960-1969 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Desk of varnished wood and plywood, mounted upon tubular metal legs (which are painted blue). Along the top of the desk is an indentation for pens and pencils, and a hole for an inkwell. The desk has a hinged top which opens to provide storage space.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wood, plywood and metal, painted.
Brief description
Child's desk of varnished wood with plywood, mounted on blue-painted metal legs, Tri-Ang brand made in England 1960-69
Physical description
Desk of varnished wood and plywood, mounted upon tubular metal legs (which are painted blue). Along the top of the desk is an indentation for pens and pencils, and a hole for an inkwell. The desk has a hinged top which opens to provide storage space.
Dimensions
  • Height: 59.8cm
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Mrs Massey-Stewart
Object history
The desk was used by the donor's children, Julia (b.1970) and Hamon (b.1972) but came to them via the older children of a neighbour.
Collection
Accession number
MISC.292-1982

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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