Such a quirky piece with bags of character, it originates from a school or academic institution. With its striking silver zinc top and solid oak base, it’s rather industrial and that’s exactly its appeal. The zinc bears the marks of its former life and this lasting patination is just fantastic. It was most likely used in the science labs or home economics as a student work bench. The height is a touch taller than a standard table – usually around 70-72cm, this is 74.5cm – in line with its original use, but it makes the perfect table for two. Solidly made in oak, built to take life’s knocks, it would a fantastic, functional talking point in the modern home.
