Figure 1.--We noticed quite a few schools, however, often the smaller boarding schools, that had very old fashioned wooden desks and benches. There was quite a bit of history carved in these old desks. Notice how difficult it would be to move the furniture around to reconfigure the seating arrangements.

Prep schools were variously equipped in terms of classroom furniture. Some prep schools in the 1980s had modern class room furniture, using metal and plastics with wear resistant formica or other materials for writing surfaces. Much of this furniture was simpler than the old styles.We noticed quite a few schools, however, often the smaller boarding schools, that had the old fashioned wooden desks and benches. There were several different types of these old desks, including single and double seating arrangements. One advantage of these old desks in that some had cavenous storage areas for books anf boyhood possessions. The furniture was a little time capsule from schools in the early 20th century. Some must have had a real history unto themselves. There was quite a bit of history carved in these old desks. One of the major differences in the old and new furniture besides wear resistance is that the two furniture provides for a much more flexible classroom. The old style furniture was difficult to move, both because of its weight and construction. And some were designed to fit together, rather locking them in place.

Modern Classroom Furniture

Prep schools were variously equipped in terms of classroom furniture. Some prep schools in the 1980s had modern class room furniture, using metal and plastics with wear resistant formica or other materials for writing surfaces. Much of this furniture was simpler than the old styles. Often new furniture was purchased when modern classroom blocks were added. d a real history unto themselves. There was quite a bit of history carved in these old desks. One of the major differences in the old and new furniture besides wear resistance is that the two furniture provides for a much more flexible classroom.

Old Style Classroom Furniture

We noticed quite a few schools, however, often the smaller boarding schools, that had the old fashioned wooden desks and benches. There were several different types of these old desks, including single and double seating arrangements. One advantage of these old desks in that some had cavenous storage areas for books anf boyhood possessions. The furniture was a little time capsule from schools in the early 20th century. Some must have had real histories behind them. There was some limitations to the old style furniture. The old style furniture was difficult to move, both because of its weight and construction. And some were designed to fit together, rather locking them in place. This old furniture can be deceiving. We noticed it still be used at very successful prep schools which achieved excellent academic results.

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