Souvenir of childhood for some, the blackboard blackboard comes up strongly in decoration! We choose it vintage and to divert, for a most stylish retro decor. What to do and at what price buy it? Focus on the traditional blackboard.
The history of the black school board
Before the computer, the retroprojector and the “Velleda table”, there was the Black wall or standing school boardin chalk. Evocative of many childhood memories, this painting would have emerged at the beginning of the 19th century, under the impetus of James Pillans, professor in Scotland. He welcomed this new idea, making it possible to captivate his students and ensure their attention in class. At the time the painting was made from a large gray slate plate, before being made up, in the 20th century, with a wooden board covered with a black paint (sometimes dark green), where it is possible to write in chalk. If the technology has enabled developments, many classrooms continue to be equipped with black paintings In this way … and the schoolchildren to have their hands full of chalk traces.
What to do with an old school blackboard?
Ideal in the child’s room, both for homework and leisure, Used school board can also exceed this primary function. He will be particularly appreciated in an office to take notes and write his ideas. In the kitchen, we divert him in a giant thinking of beast where the list of races, important meetings and small words are noted. Another solution: black slate paint with a table effect which transforms any surface into a table.
What is the price of a second -hand school black board?
From 20 euros, it is possible to find tables or large new black slates on e-commerce sites. At the same price, you can hunt in flea markets different types of tables: wall school board, Vintage school board On foot or with a bourier, to each their model.
