Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this Satinwood Carlton House Desk to the 1900s.
Of freestanding form, constructed from satinwood, with inlaid stringing, rosewood crossbanding, and extensive polychrome decoration; rising from square section tapered legs terminating in brass capped feet, decorated with pendant floral garlands; the apron inset with three lockable drawers decorated with floral garlands; the ratcheted leather inset writing surface flanked by hinged letterboxes with curved lids decorated with musical trophies and painted fans; concave cupboards at the angles with floral wreaths flanking the central banks of six drawers; the front, top & sides all similarly decorated with symbols of love as well as pastoral scenes including amorini and goddesses.
English, circa 1905
It is named after Carlton House, the London residence of the Prince of Wales, who would later become King George IV. The design of the desk is often attributed to George Hepplewhite, a prominent English furniture designer and cabinetmaker of the late 18th century.
These desks were not only functional but also served as status symbols and pieces of fine furniture. They became a central feature of fashionable drawing rooms and libraries in upper-class English homes.
Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this Satinwood Carlton House Desk to the 1900s.
18th and 18th century english, french & italian furniture & decorative arts
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An Attractive Satinwood Carlton House Desk
