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What is a school desk called? Also known as a combo desk, these desks have a chair attached to a desktop. Usually the chairs will have two legs and the desktop will have two legs. Combination desks feature the desktop in the front which accommodates right and left handed students.
How do old school desks work? These one-piece desks featured a back piece with a flat section for writing and a forward facing seat. In this way, the student’s writing surface was attached to the chair in front of them. Some of the desk surfaces had a small cutout area to hold the inkwell, while others were completely flat.
What are old school desks made of? Rather than a separate piece of furniture, the desk was attached to the right side of the chair, much to the chagrin of left handed students. Overall, this style saves space in the classroom and is quite portable. Older styles were made of all wood, but more modern designs often feature chrome and plastic.
What size is a school desk? The desktop size offered measures classic size with 53″ (135 cms) W x 29″ (73 cms) D or an XL size of 70.5” (179 cms) W x 30″ (76 cms) D. This is the best desk for college students.