1960s Child’s Roll Top Desk – Tambour Front and Bakelite Inkwells
1960s Child’s Roll Top Desk – Tambour Front and Bakelite Inkwells
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A small 1960s child’s roll top desk, made in timber with a curved tambour front, green writing surface, drawer, cupboard and fitted internal storage. The desk retains its original Bakelite inkwells and a retailer’s label for Henry A. Murton Ltd of Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland. Well suited to a child’s bedroom, playroom, nursery, homework space or as a decorative vintage writing desk.
The desk is in used vintage condition with surface marks, scratches, scuffs and finish wear throughout, particularly to the top, front edge, handles and lower sections. The tambour front, drawer and cupboard are present, and the original inkwells remain in place. No key is shown.
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Dimensions:
Width 69.5 cm
Height 81 cm
Depth 44 cm
Height to work surface 67 cm
Knee gap 40 x 59 cm
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Delivery & Collection
Delivery & Collection
UK-wide delivery via my trusted blanket-wrap couriers (usually 7–10 days). They’ll contact you directly to arrange a convenient time.
Collection from my mill space in Queensbury (BD13) is available by appointment after checkout.
Condition
Condition
Vintage item with honest age-related wear. Cleaned, checked and restored where needed, but never made to look brand-new. Anything major is photographed clearly.

Delivery & collection
Nationwide blanket-wrap courier service for furniture and large items.
Local delivery & collection from BD13 by arrangement.