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George III Satinwood Writing Table
For sale by Adam Antiques
for sale €1,697     $1,842
£1,450
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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.
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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
Adam Antiques
Adam Antiques
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century furniture

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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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Telephone 01825 722929 or 07771 877096
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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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  • ObjectWriting Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialSatinwood, Leather, Rosewood Inlay
  • ColourGolden Amber
  • MotifsTapered legs, Inlaid stringing, Shaped undertier, Leather inset top
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This George III satinwood writing table from the eighteenth century exhibits a golden amber tone with rosewood inlay. The piece stands 77 cm high, 54 cm wide, and 40 cm deep, offering a compact footprint suited for a home study, library, or drawing room. The rectangular top has a dark leather inset surface and is raised on square tapered legs joined by a shaped lower shelf. Additional details include inlaid stringing on the legs and drawer fronts, small round wooden pull handles, and a burgundy fabric-lined screen attached to the rear edge. Built in the English country house style, the table combines a pull-out slide with a fitted drawer and an upright fabric panel. The satinwood timbers display varied grain patterns, while the delicate stringing and inlaid diamond motifs on the upper frame corners provide subtle decorative contrast. The open lower tier curves inward at the front edge, connecting four slender uprights. Practical for occasional correspondence or display, this writing table integrates easily into traditional or transitional domestic interiors.

FAQs

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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