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George III Satinwood Writing Table
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George III Satinwood Writing Table

18th century
For Sale by Adam Antiques
Description

A Rare George III Satinwood, Tulipwood Banded and Ebony Strung Writing Table.

Having rectangular hinged, ratcheted brown leather top with rising silk lined panel at the rear edge.

Fitted with a drawer and a leather lined slide above, on square tapered legs.

Circa 1790

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Adam Antiques has dated this George III Satinwood Writing Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1016327
Dealers Internal Reference
A1142
Description
A Rare George III Satinwood, Tulipwood Banded and Ebony Strung Writing Table.
Having rectangular hinged, ratcheted brown leather top with rising silk lined panel at the rear edge.
Adam Antiques

Fitted with a drawer and a leather lined slide above, on square tapered legs.

Circa 1790

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Adam Antiques has dated this George III Satinwood Writing Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1016327
Dealers Internal Ref
A1142
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A George III satinwood writing table featuring a dark leather inset top, inlaid drawer front, tapered legs, and a shaped lower shelf.
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Archive I A George III satinwood writing table featuring a dark leather inset top, inlaid drawer front, tapered legs, and a shaped lower shelf.

George III Satinwood Writing Table

Archive II A George III satinwood writing table featuring a dark leather inset top, inlaid drawer front, tapered legs, and a shaped lower shelf. View II
Archive III A George III satinwood writing table featuring a dark leather inset top, inlaid drawer front, tapered legs, and a shaped lower shelf. View III
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East Sussex
United Kingdom
Verified Since Aug 2023
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A George III satinwood writing table featuring a dark leather inset top, inlaid drawer front, tapered legs, and a shaped lower shelf.
George III Satinwood Writing Table
Ref: SA1016327
A George III satinwood writing table featuring a dark leather inset top, inlaid drawer front, tapered legs, and a shaped lower shelf.
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Produced during the reign of King George III in late 18th-century Britain, these tables feature light-coloured satinwood veneers, delicate neoclassical proportions, and often function as compact writing or work surfaces.

Craftsmen typically utilised West Indian satinwood veneers over pine or oak carcases, inlaid banding in ebony or rosewood, and leather writing inserts paired with brass hardware.

Authentic 18th-century examples exhibit hand-dovetailed drawer construction, original shrinkage marks in the timber, natural age-related patination, and hand-cut veneering consistent with late Georgian cabinetmaking.

Position the piece as an accent desk in a bedroom alcove, an entryway focal point, or alongside low-profile contemporary seating to highlight its refined silhouette and warm wood grain.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent fading or veneer lifting, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly with a soft cloth.
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