{"product_id":"vintage-british-thornton-architects-draughtsman-drawing-table-desk-industrial","title":"Vintage British Thornton Architects Draughtsman Drawing Table Desk Industrial","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA superb original vintage British Thornton draughtsman’s table, manufactured by the renowned British maker of professional drawing, scientific and educational equipment.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA wonderfully functional piece of vintage industrial furniture, constructed with a solid timber frame featuring attractive dovetailed corner joints and fitted with a grey work surface. The integral drawing board can be raised and adjusted to a choice of working angles or folded completely flat when not required.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe drawing board retains its original parallel straightedge, clearly marked BRITISH THORNTON, while the frame is stamped:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrit. Pat. No. 1121132\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBritish Thornton Limited\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBritish Thornton supplied specialist drawing and technical equipment to drawing offices, schools, colleges and other professional institutions. The British Thornton name was adopted in 1967, making this a great example of later 20th-century British technical furniture. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eToday it would make a fantastic working architect’s or artist’s desk, studio table or an unusual piece of industrial furniture for a home office, shop, café or commercial interior.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGood vintage condition with age-related wear throughout, including marks, scratches, scuffs and areas of wear to the drawing surfaces and timber frame, all consistent with its original working life. Please study the photographs carefully as these form an important part of the condition report. The adjustable drawing board and mechanism are present and functioning.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverall:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength: 114 cm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWidth: 56 cm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight: 70 cm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnee height: 61.5 cm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrawing board:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength: 65 cm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight: 47 cm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease be aware that this item does show signs of use, which is to be expected considering its age. These signs of wear add authenticity to the item. We recommend carefully studying the pictures as they form a significant part of the description. Thank you.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeel free to explore our other available items. Our collection includes a variety of pieces ranging from rustic, antique, vintage to industrial.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOUR DELIVERY SERVICE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe utilize a reliable and experienced courier service for all deliveries. 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