A British Thornton Vintage 1970s Drawing Table Desk
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From a university, this 1970s drawing desk / table gives you two options - one side a moveable drawing table and after a quick switch over a flat surface.
The desk was made by British Thornton a company who set up business in 1878 making and supplying quality drawing and surveying instruments and materials to engineers, architects, ship builders, surveyors, local authorities and schools. More information on A G Thornton's products can be seen in the The Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester.
The table echoes the 70’s with its olive green Formica top, straight uniform lines and a practical no nonsense form. As mentioned, the table offers two options – “the full works”- a sloped drawing surface with 3 adjustable angles, a moveable ruler which works by means of a weighted roller, with the added benefit of a small flat surface to the right where a drawer underneath, or “the basic” a flat green Formica surface. The table flips – well hardly flips – but rotates depending on your needs. Please note the mechanism does work however it takes a few goes to get the hang of it. Be careful of those fingers - Health and Safety would have a field day these days!
The desk is all there – the Formica does have some scratches, there are a few marks to the inside of the drawer and the frame is a little marked, but overall we think it’s looking good and of a sensible size.
It’s so good to get a piece from the 70s which not only serves a purpose but also possesses some style. Maybe it’s time to give the 1930s oak desk the push and grab a bit of seventies style instead?
Dimensions – Overall: Height 71.5cm x Width 112cm x Depth 51cm
We include UK mainland delivery in the purchase price making life easier for clients. We utilise the services of two careful independent couriers. All items are carefully packed in house and transported blanket wrapped, secured and insured. Deliveries take in the region of 4-14 days depending on your location and you will be given a 2 hour delivery slot 24 hours before delivery takes place. If you are in a rush for a piece please let us know we may be able to express your order for an additional cost. Please email for International, Scotland and Ireland shipping quotes.
We enjoy specialising in British furniture and all its trimmings. Purchasing any item online can sometimes be a bit of concern, rest assured we are a successful partnership of a successful interior designer and a chap with a knack of finding some interesting pieces… We have many happy clients whether it be for commercial, restaurant or home use and are fortunate to work from a great looking rural property once used to home the Dray horses from Bass Brewery. A true mix of rural charm and gritty industrial which is customer friendly if you care to see the pieces in the flesh.
If in any doubt and /or wish to chat over a piece then please give us a call 01283 617377 or mail [email protected]
Worth noting we have new stock arriving daily.
The desk was made by British Thornton a company who set up business in 1878 making and supplying quality drawing and surveying instruments and materials to engineers, architects, ship builders, surveyors, local authorities and schools. More information on A G Thornton's products can be seen in the The Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester.
The table echoes the 70’s with its olive green Formica top, straight uniform lines and a practical no nonsense form. As mentioned, the table offers two options – “the full works”- a sloped drawing surface with 3 adjustable angles, a moveable ruler which works by means of a weighted roller, with the added benefit of a small flat surface to the right where a drawer underneath, or “the basic” a flat green Formica surface. The table flips – well hardly flips – but rotates depending on your needs. Please note the mechanism does work however it takes a few goes to get the hang of it. Be careful of those fingers - Health and Safety would have a field day these days!
The desk is all there – the Formica does have some scratches, there are a few marks to the inside of the drawer and the frame is a little marked, but overall we think it’s looking good and of a sensible size.
It’s so good to get a piece from the 70s which not only serves a purpose but also possesses some style. Maybe it’s time to give the 1930s oak desk the push and grab a bit of seventies style instead?
Dimensions – Overall: Height 71.5cm x Width 112cm x Depth 51cm
We include UK mainland delivery in the purchase price making life easier for clients. We utilise the services of two careful independent couriers. All items are carefully packed in house and transported blanket wrapped, secured and insured. Deliveries take in the region of 4-14 days depending on your location and you will be given a 2 hour delivery slot 24 hours before delivery takes place. If you are in a rush for a piece please let us know we may be able to express your order for an additional cost. Please email for International, Scotland and Ireland shipping quotes.
We enjoy specialising in British furniture and all its trimmings. Purchasing any item online can sometimes be a bit of concern, rest assured we are a successful partnership of a successful interior designer and a chap with a knack of finding some interesting pieces… We have many happy clients whether it be for commercial, restaurant or home use and are fortunate to work from a great looking rural property once used to home the Dray horses from Bass Brewery. A true mix of rural charm and gritty industrial which is customer friendly if you care to see the pieces in the flesh.
If in any doubt and /or wish to chat over a piece then please give us a call 01283 617377 or mail [email protected]
Worth noting we have new stock arriving daily.