Search 0
17,997  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 89 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
89 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1131051
FOR SALE
£2,950
Email
Save
Stunning Satinwood Bureau Cabinet
Philip Hunt Antiques
for sale €3,452     $3,747
£2,950
Philip Hunt Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Mar 2011
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,
Relevant Links
Id #SA1131051
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Stunning Satinwood Bureau Cabinet

19th century
Description

Stunning Satinwood Bureau Cabinet.

Here We Have a Very Good Quality Satinwood Cabinet of Serpentine Form.

The Cabinet Stands Upon Tapered legs with Spade Feet.

Having 3 Central Oak Lined Drawers, 2 Shaped Cupboards and a Drop-Down Burau Fall Which Features a Fitted Interior.

The Bureau Section is Flanked by Shaped Oak Lined Drawers.

The Top of the Cabinet Having 3 Glazed Display Sections with Shelving.

The Whole of the Cabinet Having Boxwood and Ebony Line Inlays.

Comes in 2 Sections.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 71" (180cm)

Width 50 1/2" (128cm)

Depth 20 1/2" (52cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
180cm (70.87")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Satinwood Bureau Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1131051
Dealers Internal Reference
LP79-27
Dealers Notes

Viewing by appointment only.

Appointments Available 7 Days a Week.

We will gladly provide a quote for delivery to any U.K Mainland address and overseas.

We offer a full 14 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase. (all we ask is that you pay the return costs)

We accept payment by debit card, bank transfer or cheque.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information on this item on 01603 629999 or 07771 966124 or 07818 445302

Description
Stunning Satinwood Bureau Cabinet.

Here We Have a Very Good Quality Satinwood Cabinet of Serpentine Form.

The Cabinet Stands Upon Tapered legs with Spade Feet.

“
Having 3 Central Oak Lined Drawers, 2 Shaped Cupboards and a Drop-Down Burau Fall Which Features a Fitted Interior.
Philip Hunt Antiques
fig 1. An antique satinwood bureau cabinet featuring a glazed upper display section with curved side doors, a cylinder writing fall, and lower storage drawers raised on tapered legs.
fig 1. Stunning Satinwood Bureau Cabinet

The Bureau Section is Flanked by Shaped Oak Lined Drawers.

The Top of the Cabinet Having 3 Glazed Display Sections with Shelving.

The Whole of the Cabinet Having Boxwood and Ebony Line Inlays.

Comes in 2 Sections.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 71" (180cm)

Width 50 1/2" (128cm)

Depth 20 1/2" (52cm)

Height
180cm (70.87")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Satinwood Bureau Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1131051
Dealers Internal Ref
LP79-27
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Philip Hunt Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An antique satinwood bureau cabinet featuring a glazed upper display section with curved side doors, a cylinder writing fall, and lower storage drawers raised on tapered legs.
1 / 9
Archive I An antique satinwood bureau cabinet featuring a glazed upper display section with curved side doors, a cylinder writing fall, and lower storage drawers raised on tapered legs.

Stunning Satinwood Bureau Cabinet

Archive II An antique satinwood bureau cabinet featuring a glazed upper display section with curved side doors, a cylinder writing fall, and lower storage drawers raised on tapered legs. View II
Archive III An antique satinwood bureau cabinet featuring a glazed upper display section with curved side doors, a cylinder writing fall, and lower storage drawers raised on tapered legs. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An antique satinwood bureau cabinet featuring a glazed upper display section with curved side doors, a cylinder writing fall, and lower storage drawers raised on tapered legs.
Archive V An antique satinwood bureau cabinet featuring a glazed upper display section with curved side doors, a cylinder writing fall, and lower storage drawers raised on tapered legs. View V
Archive VI An antique satinwood bureau cabinet featuring a glazed upper display section with curved side doors, a cylinder writing fall, and lower storage drawers raised on tapered legs. View VI
Archive VII An antique satinwood bureau cabinet featuring a glazed upper display section with curved side doors, a cylinder writing fall, and lower storage drawers raised on tapered legs. View VII
Archive VIII An antique satinwood bureau cabinet featuring a glazed upper display section with curved side doors, a cylinder writing fall, and lower storage drawers raised on tapered legs. View VIII
Archive IX An antique satinwood bureau cabinet featuring a glazed upper display section with curved side doors, a cylinder writing fall, and lower storage drawers raised on tapered legs. View IX
Enlarged Archival View
Philip Hunt Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques
Telephone 07771 966 124 or 01603 629 999
Location
Sprowston
Norwich
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/philiphunt
Verified Since Mar 2011
Items For Sale 567
Items Sold 2,779
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Verified Since Mar 2011
View Dealer Info
Location: Sprowston, Norwich, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/philiphunt
Verified
Mar 2011
For Sale
567
Sold
2,779
An antique satinwood bureau cabinet featuring a glazed upper display section with curved side doors, a cylinder writing fall, and lower storage drawers raised on tapered legs.
Stunning Satinwood Bureau Cabinet
Ref: SA1131051
An antique satinwood bureau cabinet featuring a glazed upper display section with curved side doors, a cylinder writing fall, and lower storage drawers raised on tapered legs.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Scale Reference
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

A satinwood bureau cabinet is a multifunctional piece of writing and storage furniture featuring a fall-front or cylinder desk topped by a glazed display upper section. Popularised during the late 18th century and refined through the Edwardian era, these pieces combine refined cabinetry with luminous exotic timber veneers.

These cabinets typically feature West Indian or East Indian satinwood veneers applied over a solid mahogany or oak carcass, often decorated with delicate boxwood or tulipwood marquetry and stringing. Traditional joinery includes hand-cut dovetail joints, glazed door frames, and solid brass hardware.

Authentic period examples exhibit natural timber patination, hand-dovetailed drawer linings, and subtle movement in the wood consistent with age. Inspection of the timber reveals grain variations, original brass lock mechanisms, and period-appropriate hand-cut glass panes.

Place the cabinet as a central architectural focal point in a formal drawing room, study, or hallway. The glazed upper section can showcase fine porcelain, leather-bound books, or glassware, while the drop-down writing section provides a compact, functional workspace.

Position the cabinet away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent the satinwood veneer from bleaching or lifting. Clean regularly using a soft, dry microfiber cloth and apply a thin coat of high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year along the natural grain.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories