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Late Victorian Painted Satinwood Desk
Ropeworks Antiques
for sale €1,814     $1,969
£1,550
Ropeworks Antiques

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Late Victorian Painted Satinwood Desk

19th century
Description

Super quality late Nineteenth century painted Satinwood desk.

With Boxwood, Kingwood and Tulipwood banding it is in very good original condition, original tooled leather (slightly degraded), handles, Hobbs locks (no key) and castors.

One drawer with stain to bottom as shown.

Finished all round.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Victorian Painted Satinwood Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1024992
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ALSO ON INSTAGRAM - @ropeworksantiques

Shop is not open all the time and it is advised that if you are travelling far then it is best to call first.

Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

Keys present only if stated.

Description
Super quality late Nineteenth century painted Satinwood desk.
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With Boxwood, Kingwood and Tulipwood banding it is in very good original condition, original tooled leather (slightly degraded), handles, Hobbs locks (no key) and castors.
Ropeworks Antiques

One drawer with stain to bottom as shown.

Finished all round.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Victorian Painted Satinwood Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1024992
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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A late Victorian satinwood writing desk featuring hand-painted floral garlands, nine drawers with oval brass handles, and square tapered legs on brass castors.
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Archive I A late Victorian satinwood writing desk featuring hand-painted floral garlands, nine drawers with oval brass handles, and square tapered legs on brass castors.

Late Victorian Painted Satinwood Desk

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Archive VI A late Victorian satinwood writing desk featuring hand-painted floral garlands, nine drawers with oval brass handles, and square tapered legs on brass castors. View VI
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Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques
Telephone 07725 509949
Location
The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ropeworksantiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
Items For Sale 275
Items Sold 1,678
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
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Location: The Old Ropeworks, Kennet Place , Marlborough, SN8 1NG, United Kingdom
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A late Victorian satinwood writing desk featuring hand-painted floral garlands, nine drawers with oval brass handles, and square tapered legs on brass castors.
Late Victorian painted satinwood desk
Ref: SA1024992
A late Victorian satinwood writing desk featuring hand-painted floral garlands, nine drawers with oval brass handles, and square tapered legs on brass castors.
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Late Victorian painted satinwood furniture gained popularity as a revival of late 18th-century Sheraton and Adam styles. Characterised by dense, fine-grained honey-coloured wood, these pieces feature hand-painted embellishments such as floral swags, ribbons, and classical motifs.

These desks are constructed using solid satinwood or satinwood veneers over a primary timber core such as pine or mahogany. Hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, brass drop handles, and turned or square tapered legs with brass castors are standard construction features of the period.

Authentic pieces display natural age-related craquelure or light wear on the painted details, consistent with late 19th-century oil-based paints. Original drawer linings will feature hand-cut joinery, while the wood itself exhibits a warm, golden patina rather than a modern uniform finish.

A painted satinwood desk functions effectively as a focal writing table in a modern study or as a dressing table in a master bedroom. Placing the piece against a plain or muted wall background allows the delicate painted details and warm timber tones to stand out without visual clutter.

Maintain the surface by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and applying a clear, uncoloured natural beeswax sparingly once or twice a year. Keep the desk away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent the wood from warping or the paint from fading.
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