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Beautifully Grained Victorian, Solid Satinwood Trunk
For sale by The Dorking Desk Shop
for sale €755     $819
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Beautifully Grained Victorian, Solid Satinwood Trunk

1900 - 1920
Description

Beautifully grained Victorian, solid satinwood trunk. Of a good,  hand cut, dovetailed construction with heavy solid brass lifting handles and working lock with key. Ideal for use as a coffee table.

Size 37 x 19 x 16 inches tall (95 x 48 x 41 cm tall)

Price £645

Stock no. 6546

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Satinwood Storage Trunk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1145212
Dealers Internal Reference
6546
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Beautifully grained Victorian, solid satinwood trunk.
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Of a good,  hand cut, dovetailed construction with heavy solid brass lifting handles and working lock with key.
The Dorking Desk Shop

Ideal for use as a coffee table.

Size 37 x 19 x 16 inches tall (95 x 48 x 41 cm tall)

Price £645

Stock no. 6546

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Satinwood Storage Trunk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1145212
Dealers Internal Ref
6546
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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A rectangular Victorian solid satinwood storage trunk featuring prominent rippled timber grain, brass fixings along the lid, and a central keyhole.
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian solid satinwood storage trunk featuring prominent rippled timber grain, brass fixings along the lid, and a central keyhole.

Beautifully Grained Victorian, Solid Satinwood Trunk

Archive II A rectangular Victorian solid satinwood storage trunk featuring prominent rippled timber grain, brass fixings along the lid, and a central keyhole. View II
Archive III A rectangular Victorian solid satinwood storage trunk featuring prominent rippled timber grain, brass fixings along the lid, and a central keyhole. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Victorian solid satinwood storage trunk featuring prominent rippled timber grain, brass fixings along the lid, and a central keyhole. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Victorian solid satinwood storage trunk featuring prominent rippled timber grain, brass fixings along the lid, and a central keyhole. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Victorian solid satinwood storage trunk featuring prominent rippled timber grain, brass fixings along the lid, and a central keyhole. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular Victorian solid satinwood storage trunk featuring prominent rippled timber grain, brass fixings along the lid, and a central keyhole. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular Victorian solid satinwood storage trunk featuring prominent rippled timber grain, brass fixings along the lid, and a central keyhole. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular Victorian solid satinwood storage trunk featuring prominent rippled timber grain, brass fixings along the lid, and a central keyhole. View IX
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A rectangular Victorian solid satinwood storage trunk featuring prominent rippled timber grain, brass fixings along the lid, and a central keyhole.
Beautifully grained Victorian, solid satinwood trunk
Ref: SA1145212
A rectangular Victorian solid satinwood storage trunk featuring prominent rippled timber grain, brass fixings along the lid, and a central keyhole.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectStorage Trunks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSatinwood, Brass
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsRippled grain, Brass screw heads, Plinth base, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 41 cm (16 in) x W 95 cm (37 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This Victorian storage trunk derives from the year 1900 and exhibits a solid satinwood construction rendered in a warm golden brown palette. The exterior displays a prominent rippled timber grain across the lid and front, accented by brass screw heads aligned along the top and base edges, a central keyhole escutcheon, and a simple stepped plinth base. A hand cut, dovetailed construction joins the wooden panels, complemented by heavy solid brass lifting handles and a working lock accompanied by its key. Measuring 41 cm high, 95 cm wide and 48 cm deep, this piece serves practical storage needs while functioning effectively as a coffee table in a living room, or positioned at the foot of the bed in a bedroom. The compact rectangular proportions allow integration into various interior schemes seeking traditional English country house character.

FAQs

A Victorian satinwood trunk is a rigid wooden storage chest crafted during the 19th century, constructed using satinwood timber prized for its dense composition and shimmering, wavy grain patterns.

These trunks are constructed from solid satinwood or thick satinwood veneers, featuring hand-cut dovetail joinery, brass screw fixings, metal hinges, and steel or brass lock escutcheons.

Authentic 19th-century examples display period-correct hand-cut joinery, aged internal timber oxidisation, historical brass hardware, and the characteristic lustrous figure unique to natural satinwood.

An antique wooden trunk functions as a low coffee table in a living room, extra storage at the foot of a bed, or a decorative surface in a hallway.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking or fading, and clean the surface periodically using a natural beeswax polish applied along the direction of the grain.
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