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19th Century Satinwood and Inlaid Carlton House Desk
Martlesham Antiques
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£11,950

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19th Century Satinwood and Inlaid Carlton House Desk

19th century
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A fabulous quality freestanding 19th Century satinwood and inlaid Carlton house desk, the super structure having a decorative pierced brass gallery, below this there is a central cupboard door flanked either side with three drawers with original engraved brass knob handles, and then a concave cupboard door either side of the drawers, all doors have workable locks and keys, the desk having a pull out green leather writing surface decorated with blind and gilt tooling, either end of the desk there are stationary compartments with hinged lift up lids and a single pull out drawer below, the frieze below having five mahogany lined drawers with original engraved brass swan handles, standing on square tapering legs with with spade feet terminating on brass cap and castors. This desk is in excellent condition and profusely inlaid all over incorporating various shell motifs, urns and floral inlay. Circa 1890.

53” x 24” x 39” high

135cms x 61cms x 100cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Satinwood Carlton House Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1148646
Dealers Internal Reference
3239
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A fabulous quality freestanding 19th Century satinwood and inlaid Carlton house desk, the super structure having a decorative pierced brass gallery, below this there is a central cupboard door flanked either side with three drawers with original engraved brass knob handles, and then a concave cupboard door either side of the drawers, all doors have workable locks and keys, the desk having a pull out green leather writing surface decorated with blind and gilt tooling, either end of the desk there are stationary compartments with hinged lift up lids and a single pull out drawer below, the frieze below having five mahogany lined drawers with original engraved brass swan handles, standing on square tapering legs with with spade feet terminating on brass cap and castors.
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This desk is in excellent condition and profusely inlaid all over incorporating various shell motifs, urns and floral inlay.
Martlesham Antiques

Circa 1890.

53” x 24” x 39” high

135cms x 61cms x 100cms high

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Satinwood Carlton House Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1148646
Dealers Internal Ref
3239
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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Trade Associations

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Archive I A 19th-century satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring decorative marquetry, small drawers on a U-shaped superstructure, and tapered square legs with brass castors.

19th Century Satinwood and Inlaid Carlton House Desk

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A 19th-century satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring decorative marquetry, small drawers on a U-shaped superstructure, and tapered square legs with brass castors.
19th Century satinwood and inlaid Carlton house desk
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A Carlton House desk is an 18th- and 19th-century writing desk design featuring a U-shaped superstructure wrapped around a central writing surface. The tiered gallery typically incorporates small drawers, cupboards, and sloping stationery boxes.

These desks are predominantly constructed using high-grade timbers such as satinwood, mahogany, or rosewood. Fine marquetry, crossbanding in exotic woods, cast brass hardware, pierced metal galleries, and leather writing inserts are common elements.

Authentic 19th-century examples showcase hand-dovetailed drawer joints, natural timber patination, cast brass fitments with historic oxidisation, and precise hand-cut marquetry inlays rather than modern machine veneers.

Place the desk as a focal point in a dedicated home office, library, or formal drawing room. It pairs well with a modern ergonomic or minimalist desk chair to create a refined contrast between historic craftsmanship and contemporary function.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, radiator heat sources, and high humidity to prevent timber movement or fading.
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