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Antique Mid 19th Century Satinwood, Marquetry, and Calamander Writing Table
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
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Antique Mid 19th Century Satinwood, Marquetry, and Calamander Writing Table

19th century
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An unusual fine quality mid-19th Century serpentine-shaped Writing Table, having coromandel end-grain moulded edge top and tulipwood crossbanding throughout. The Table, profusely inlaid with strapwork & flower garlands, supported on cabriole legs applied with gilt brass corner mounts.

Robert Blake and his family were firmly established in the London cabinet making Industry during the reigns of George IV, William IV, and Queen Victoria. Robert was established from 1826 to 1839 and he was known for his work in the style of Boulle who was established in France during the reign of Louis XIV in the 17th century. Blake occasionally worked for Edward Holmes Baldock who was a dealer to the Royal Family and John Webb, a dealer in Old Bond Street.

The Blake family were established at 8 Stephen Street Tottenham Court Road, London, from 1826 to when the company closed in 1881.

There is very little known about the Blake family itself, but Robert did have four son’s who followed him into the cabinet making business. One of them was Charles Blake and this fine writing table is firmly attributed to him.

The serpentine top is luxuriously inlaid with fine flowing floral marquetry and ribbon garlands. This fine work mirrors all the intricate marquetry in the frieze and on the elegantly slender cabriole legs. The fine ormolu mounts are wonderful quality.

This table was made around 1850, in Satinwood and banded in Calamander.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Satinwood Marquetry Writing Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1059756
Dealers Internal Reference
6722
Description
An unusual fine quality mid-19th Century serpentine-shaped Writing Table, having coromandel end-grain moulded edge top and tulipwood crossbanding throughout.
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The Table, profusely inlaid with strapwork & flower garlands, supported on cabriole legs applied with gilt brass corner mounts.
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
fig 1. A mid-19th-century serpentine satinwood writing table featuring floral marquetry inlay, calamander banding, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs.
fig 1. Antique Mid 19th Century Satinwood, Marquetry, and Calamander Writing Table

Robert Blake and his family were firmly established in the London cabinet making Industry during the reigns of George IV, William IV, and Queen Victoria. Robert was established from 1826 to 1839 and he was known for his work in the style of Boulle who was established in France during the reign of Louis XIV in the 17th century. Blake occasionally worked for Edward Holmes Baldock who was a dealer to the Royal Family and John Webb, a dealer in Old Bond Street.

fig 2. A mid-19th-century serpentine satinwood writing table featuring floral marquetry inlay, calamander banding, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs.
fig 2. Antique Mid 19th Century Satinwood, Marquetry, and Calamander Writing Table

The Blake family were established at 8 Stephen Street Tottenham Court Road, London, from 1826 to when the company closed in 1881.

There is very little known about the Blake family itself, but Robert did have four son’s who followed him into the cabinet making business. One of them was Charles Blake and this fine writing table is firmly attributed to him.

fig 3. A mid-19th-century serpentine satinwood writing table featuring floral marquetry inlay, calamander banding, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs.
fig 3. Antique Mid 19th Century Satinwood, Marquetry, and Calamander Writing Table

The serpentine top is luxuriously inlaid with fine flowing floral marquetry and ribbon garlands. This fine work mirrors all the intricate marquetry in the frieze and on the elegantly slender cabriole legs. The fine ormolu mounts are wonderful quality.

This table was made around 1850, in Satinwood and banded in Calamander.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Satinwood Marquetry Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1059756
Dealers Internal Ref
6722
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
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Archive I A mid-19th-century serpentine satinwood writing table featuring floral marquetry inlay, calamander banding, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs.

Antique Mid 19th Century Satinwood, Marquetry, and Calamander Writing Table

Archive II A mid-19th-century serpentine satinwood writing table featuring floral marquetry inlay, calamander banding, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A mid-19th-century serpentine satinwood writing table featuring floral marquetry inlay, calamander banding, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A mid-19th-century serpentine satinwood writing table featuring floral marquetry inlay, calamander banding, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A mid-19th-century serpentine satinwood writing table featuring floral marquetry inlay, calamander banding, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A mid-19th-century serpentine satinwood writing table featuring floral marquetry inlay, calamander banding, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs. View VI
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Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Telephone 0207 229 0373 or 07710 044 704
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150-152 Kensington Church Street
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W8 4BN
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A mid-19th-century serpentine satinwood writing table featuring floral marquetry inlay, calamander banding, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs.
Antique mid 19th century satinwood, marquetry, and calamander writing table
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A mid-19th-century serpentine satinwood writing table featuring floral marquetry inlay, calamander banding, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs.
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Mid-19th-century writing tables of this style, often termed bureau plats, draw heavily from Rococo revival aesthetics characterised by serpentine outlines, delicate marquetry, and gilt-bronze ormolu mounts.

Craftsmen frequently paired figured timbers such as satinwood and exotic calamander for contrasting veneers, executed floral marquetry inlays, and finished the edges with cast ormolu mounts.

Authentic pieces show slight natural shrinkage in timber joints, hand-cut dovetails within drawer construction, hand-chased brass or bronze mounts, and natural age-related patination on the veneer surfaces.

A decorative writing desk can serve as a focal point in a home office, hallway, or living area, paired with neutral walls and subtle contemporary seating to accentuate the timber grains.

Keep timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent bleaching or veneer lifting, and dust regularly with a soft cloth while applying high-grade beeswax sparingly.
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