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How school desks changed over time

  • The Fashion Desk

    The Fashion Desk
    This desk was created by The Sidney School Furniture Company, it desk made out of wood and iron and it came in various sizes to suit all children.
  • The Adjustable School Desk

    The Adjustable School Desk
    This desk had an adjustable seat and tabletop and it also allowed students to store their belongings.
  • The Prouvé School Desk

    The Prouvé School Desk
    Modern desk design began by French architect Jean Prouvé.
  • The Munkegård School Desk

    The Munkegård School Desk
    This lightweight desk made of wood and steel had a cubbyhole for schoolbooks.
  • The Steel-and-Chrome School Desk

  • The Wraparound School Desk

    The Wraparound School Desk
    A style that is still in use today. It features a practical fiberboard table and a plastic chair. However, left-handed students had problems with it!
  • The 'Old is New Again' School Desk

    The 'Old is New Again' School Desk
    This desks is still being used in classrooms as it offers under-desk space for storage and allows to add a chair of your choice.
  • The New Millennium Standing Desk

    The New Millennium Standing Desk
    The standing desk was once again introduced in classrooms to to prevent students from developing major health issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome and obesity. A PC could also be placed on those desks.
  • The Node Chair

    The Node Chair
    A multi purpose chair developed by furniture manufacturer Steelcase Inc. It isn't widely used in all classrooms yet.
  • Modern Classrooms

    Modern Classrooms
    Modern classrooms are usually colourful and display various, more flexible seating arrangements. We can't wait to see what the future holds... no desks at all?