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A Tambour Fronted Marquetery Writing Cabinet. C.1900
Carradale Farm Antiques
for sale €1,755     $1,905
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A Tambour Fronted Marquetery Writing Cabinet. C.1900

1900 - 1920
Description

A Tambour fronted marble topped marquetry writing cabinet, pull out drawer with drop down front forms a leather topped writing slope, the tambour front reveals interior inlaid drawers and a shelf with hidden wring slope and cupboard below. Cupboard doors skilfully decorated with marquetry flowers in a vase. With fitted marble top offering a high level display shelf.

Physical Dimensions
Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Carradale Farm Antiques has dated this Tambour Marquetry Writing Cabinet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1014636
Dealers Internal Reference
SA2513
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Description
A Tambour fronted marble topped marquetry writing cabinet, pull out drawer with drop down front forms a leather topped writing slope, the tambour front reveals interior inlaid drawers and a shelf with hidden wring slope and cupboard below. Cupboard doors skilfully decorated with marquetry flowers in a vase. With fitted marble top offering a high level display shelf.
Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Carradale Farm Antiques has dated this Tambour Marquetry Writing Cabinet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1014636
Dealers Internal Ref
SA2513
Carradale Farm Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010
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An antique French style marquetry writing cabinet featuring a marble top, tambour shutter front, middle drawer, floral inlaid doors, and brass mounts.
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Archive I An antique French style marquetry writing cabinet featuring a marble top, tambour shutter front, middle drawer, floral inlaid doors, and brass mounts.

A Tambour Fronted Marquetery Writing Cabinet. c.1900

Archive II An antique French style marquetry writing cabinet featuring a marble top, tambour shutter front, middle drawer, floral inlaid doors, and brass mounts. View II
Archive III An antique French style marquetry writing cabinet featuring a marble top, tambour shutter front, middle drawer, floral inlaid doors, and brass mounts. View III
Archive IV An antique French style marquetry writing cabinet featuring a marble top, tambour shutter front, middle drawer, floral inlaid doors, and brass mounts. View IV
Archive V An antique French style marquetry writing cabinet featuring a marble top, tambour shutter front, middle drawer, floral inlaid doors, and brass mounts. View V
Archive VI An antique French style marquetry writing cabinet featuring a marble top, tambour shutter front, middle drawer, floral inlaid doors, and brass mounts. View VI
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Carradale Farm Antiques
Telephone 01392 447082
Location
The Antiques Complex
The Crane Depot
Adj. Exeter Airport
Clyst Honiton
Exeter
Devon
EX5 2ll
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/carradale
Verified Since Feb 2010
Items For Sale 139
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Carradale Farm Antiques
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Location: The Antiques Complex, The Crane Depot, Adj. Exeter Airport, Clyst Honiton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2ll , United Kingdom
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An antique French style marquetry writing cabinet featuring a marble top, tambour shutter front, middle drawer, floral inlaid doors, and brass mounts.
A Tambour Fronted Marquetery Writing Cabinet. c.1900
Ref: SA1014636
An antique French style marquetry writing cabinet featuring a marble top, tambour shutter front, middle drawer, floral inlaid doors, and brass mounts.
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A tambour fronted writing cabinet is a type of bureau or escritoire featuring a flexible shutter mechanism made of narrow wood slats mounted on canvas that slides back to reveal writing compartments. Originating in 18th-century France, these pieces combine secure storage with cabinetmaking techniques, often featuring decorative marquetry inlays.

Craftspeople typically utilised hardwoods such as kingwood, tulipwood, walnut, and rosewood for veneer and marquetry, set over an oak or pine substrate. Tops frequently featured shaped marble slabs, complemented by cast brass or bronze mounts for protective and decorative detailing.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut wood veneers, dovetail jointed drawers, and evidence of hand-crafted construction on the underlying frame. Look for natural patination on metal mounts, smooth action in the slatted tambour mechanism, and age-related wear on original marble surfaces.

Position the cabinet as a focal point in a study, hallway, or living area, allowing its inlaid wood patterns to contrast against neutral walls. Complement the timber tones with understated contemporary lighting or modern artwork above the piece to balance traditional design with modern interiors.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent the wood veneers from lifting or cracking. Clean surfaces with a dry, soft lint-free cloth, apply a clear beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, and dust metal mounts gently with a soft brush.
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