Antique School Slate Writing Board
Antique School Slate Writing Board
France
~1910
French Farmhouse
Antique
An antique school slate writing board found in Chambord, likely from around 1910. This exceptionally nostalgic piece features a natural slate writing surface hand-etched with a fine grid, perfectly secured within a smooth, beautifully patinated wood border. Remarkably, this board survives alongside its original antique slate pencils—the traditional stone writing sticks used by French school children at the turn of the century before the widespread use of modern chalk. The entire set carries a gentle, authentic wear that beautifully preserves the innocence and quiet history of an early 20th-century French provincial classroom.
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ABOUT THIS PIECE
ABOUT THIS PIECE
Size (cm):
* Board: 25.8 x 18.0 x 0.4 cm
* Box: 15.8 x 5.5 x 4.8 cm
Size (in):
* Board: 10.2 x 7.1 x 0.2 in
* Box: 6.2 x 2.2 x 1.9 in
Weight (g): 320.0 g
Weight (oz): 11.3 oz
Material(s): Natural Slate / Wood
IN YOUR HOME
IN YOUR HOME
At Maison Amaranth, we love this little board propped against a kitchen backsplash or displayed on a shelf, where its muted textures and hand-scribed charm add a nostalgic, rustic layer to the room. It serves as a beautiful, functional accent for writing out a daily menu, or simply displayed alongside a vase of fresh wildflowers to evoke the warmth of an old French country home.
A NOTE ON CHARACTER
A NOTE ON CHARACTER
Each piece shows the gentle marks of time, adding to its character. Photos reflect the condition; variations may occur. All sales are final. Every curve and imperfection tells a story — a testament to the Maison Amaranth ethos of bringing objects with soul into your home.