Saturday Photo Scavenger Hunt: Old-fashioned

Posted January 26th, 2008 by Jen in carnivals, family life

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The theme this week is old-fashioned.

Old fashioned student desks

When guests visit, the first comment is usually about these desks. I have a set of three that are situated to one side of the dining room. “Where did you get these?” is the usual question. These desks are likely circa 1930s or 40s, and I picked them up last year from a local rancher’s barn. The lady rancher had advertised “old desks” in the Nickel Ads, and I have a penchant for old desks, so I drove right over.

She had them under some tarp in her barn, and had no idea where they came from or how long they’d been there. She was cleaning house and wanted them gone. For only $12 apiece, I felt like I was rustling cattle! Oh, the solid wood, the old-fashioned ink wells, the subtle curves, …the gum stuck under the seats!

Since we homeschool, these actually do get used as student desks. However, they also find themselves constantly occupied as a station for projects, crafts, and even eating dinner. We have a dining room table that seats six, and not even counting my mom we have six. So, if there is ever company for dinner, some kids sit in the desks, and they actually prefer that spot.

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13 Responses

  1. ter January 26th, 2008 at 10:55 am

    great “old fashioned” photo!

  2. Utah Mommy January 26th, 2008 at 11:08 am

    Old desk chair very perfect for this week’s theme. Happy weekend!

  3. Dianne January 26th, 2008 at 11:22 am

    Welcome to the hunt! I have a child’s desk like this in my living room. On the front ‘seat’ are piled old children’s books. I love it and have had it for years (and refinished it too. Nice choice!

  4. Write From Karen January 26th, 2008 at 11:29 am

    That is completey, and totally cool. Both being used as desks and as a place for the kids to eat when company comes over. Very unique!

  5. Mark January 26th, 2008 at 11:50 am

    Did you find any chewing gum under the lids….When we had desks like these thats all you used to find.

  6. Kathleen January 26th, 2008 at 12:44 pm

    What a great find!

  7. sarge charlie January 26th, 2008 at 2:15 pm

    since I am from the class of 55, in rural Georgia, I used one of those desk in my classrooms. I am posting late today since I just got of the Carnival Freedom and their first annual Bloggers Cruise, 700 bloggers on board, it was fun, next one from New Orleans in February 09.

  8. recel January 26th, 2008 at 6:23 pm

    ahhh that is indeed old-fashione jen, no doubt about that! it’s my first time hunting too, and i’d love to see u in mine.. :)

  9. Natalie January 26th, 2008 at 6:41 pm

    What great desks! It’s wonderful you have a use for them!

  10. Grace January 26th, 2008 at 9:51 pm

    I think those desks are a wonderful addition to your furniture and perfect for the kids! Welcome to photo hunt, Jen.

  11. Corey January 26th, 2008 at 11:05 pm

    how totally cool. Sounds like you get good use out of them.

    Have a great weekend!

  12. e-Mom January 28th, 2008 at 10:29 am

    I love these. My Mom bought a similar set for us when we were young, and we actually had them in our elementary school classrooms too. The inkwells were long gone, but I remember how comfy the curved flip-up seats were… and so easy to slide out of!

  13. Jen January 28th, 2008 at 11:01 am

    I’m glad you all liked the photo! Mark, yes, there was chewing gum under the lids. Dianne, it would be fun to refinish these someday, too. Sarge Charlie, that is really awesome that you used these desks back when you were a youngster! E-Mom, they are wonderfully easy to slide out of, and I can even sit in these little desks in comfort!

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