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19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table
Martlesham Antiques
for sale €3,335     $3,620
£2,850

Martlesham Antiques

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19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table

19th century
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A super quality 19th Century satinwood ladies writing table in the Sheraton style, having a shaped superstructure with two short over one long oak lined drawers with original turned wooden knob handles, the base section having a single drawer with original brass handles, that pulls out to reveal slide that has a green leather writing surface decorated with gold and blind tooling, this can slide back to reveal a large compartment space, the right hand of the drawer has a secret drawer that pulls out to reveal various compartments, supported on square tapering legs united by a shaped shelf. Circa 1890.

20 3/4” x 16” x 43” high

52cms x 41cms x 110cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Satinwood Ladies Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1014048
Dealers Internal Reference
3018
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A super quality 19th Century satinwood ladies writing table in the Sheraton style, having a shaped superstructure with two short over one long oak lined drawers with original turned wooden knob handles, the base section having a single drawer with original brass handles, that pulls out to reveal slide that has a green leather writing surface decorated with gold and blind tooling, this can slide back to reveal a large compartment space, the right hand of the drawer has a secret drawer that pulls out to reveal various compartments, supported on square tapering legs united by a shaped shelf. Circa 1890.

20 3/4” x 16” x 43” high

52cms x 41cms x 110cms high

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Satinwood Ladies Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1014048
Dealers Internal Ref
3018
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A 19th-century satinwood ladies writing table featuring a raised gallery back with small drawers, a single frieze drawer, square tapered legs, and a curved lower shelf.

19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table

Archive II A 19th-century satinwood ladies writing table featuring a raised gallery back with small drawers, a single frieze drawer, square tapered legs, and a curved lower shelf. View II
Archive III A 19th-century satinwood ladies writing table featuring a raised gallery back with small drawers, a single frieze drawer, square tapered legs, and a curved lower shelf. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century satinwood ladies writing table featuring a raised gallery back with small drawers, a single frieze drawer, square tapered legs, and a curved lower shelf. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century satinwood ladies writing table featuring a raised gallery back with small drawers, a single frieze drawer, square tapered legs, and a curved lower shelf. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century satinwood ladies writing table featuring a raised gallery back with small drawers, a single frieze drawer, square tapered legs, and a curved lower shelf. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century satinwood ladies writing table featuring a raised gallery back with small drawers, a single frieze drawer, square tapered legs, and a curved lower shelf. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century satinwood ladies writing table featuring a raised gallery back with small drawers, a single frieze drawer, square tapered legs, and a curved lower shelf. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century satinwood ladies writing table featuring a raised gallery back with small drawers, a single frieze drawer, square tapered legs, and a curved lower shelf. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century satinwood ladies writing table featuring a raised gallery back with small drawers, a single frieze drawer, square tapered legs, and a curved lower shelf. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century satinwood ladies writing table featuring a raised gallery back with small drawers, a single frieze drawer, square tapered legs, and a curved lower shelf. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century satinwood ladies writing table featuring a raised gallery back with small drawers, a single frieze drawer, square tapered legs, and a curved lower shelf. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century satinwood ladies writing table featuring a raised gallery back with small drawers, a single frieze drawer, square tapered legs, and a curved lower shelf. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century satinwood ladies writing table featuring a raised gallery back with small drawers, a single frieze drawer, square tapered legs, and a curved lower shelf. View XIV
Archive XV A 19th-century satinwood ladies writing table featuring a raised gallery back with small drawers, a single frieze drawer, square tapered legs, and a curved lower shelf. View XV
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Martlesham Antiques
Telephone 01394 386732
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Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century satinwood ladies writing table featuring a raised gallery back with small drawers, a single frieze drawer, square tapered legs, and a curved lower shelf.
19th Century satinwood ladies writing table
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A 19th-century satinwood ladies writing table featuring a raised gallery back with small drawers, a single frieze drawer, square tapered legs, and a curved lower shelf.
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A satinwood ladies writing table is a compact writing desk constructed from yellow-toned satinwood timber, often featuring a raised superstructure with small drawers and a gallery, designed specifically for personal correspondence.

19th-century writing tables typically utilised solid hard woods like mahogany or oak for the core frame, adorned with fine veneers such as satinwood or rosewood, paired with brass or turned wooden hardware.

Authentic pieces display fine hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer linings, natural unevenness in hand-planed surfaces, aged brass fittings, and a distinct shimmering grain pattern characteristic of genuine West Indian or East Indian satinwood.

Position the table in a sunlit alcove or bedroom corner alongside a contemporary chair, utilizing the compact surface for a desk lamp, stationeries, and small decorative ceramics to blend historical texture into a modern setting.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and heat radiators to prevent veneer warping and drying.
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