Desk, School

Description

Desk (.1) and chair (.2). Desk has a slant top with a trough at top with a lidded ink well to the right. Lid is hinged with a decorative star molded on top. Desk has a shelf underneath. Sides of desk are cast iron with integral vine and floral decoration painted black. Each side has two feet with three screw holes. Attached to front is a chair back and folding seat, which is secured to desk within the cast iron frame. Chair has a steam-bent slat, two posts which sit at an angle, and a central decorative back support. Seat has rounded edges and is recessed for comfort. Attached to underside is a hollow iron post with remnants of black paint and has an integral stand with four screw holes to secure chair to floor. Desk and chair are varnished.