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Satinwood Hanging Shelves
Ropeworks Antiques
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Ropeworks Antiques

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Satinwood Hanging Shelves

1920 - 1940
Description

A set of very good quality wall shelves in Satinwood with Boxwood stringing and Rosewood crossbanding.

Excellent condition and measure 104 × 77cm.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated these Satinwood Hanging Shelves to the 1930s.

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SA1157654
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Shop is not open all the time and it is advised that if you are travelling far then it is best to call first.

Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

Keys present only if stated.

Description
A set of very good quality wall shelves in Satinwood with Boxwood stringing and Rosewood crossbanding.

Excellent condition and measure 104 × 77cm.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated these Satinwood Hanging Shelves to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1157654
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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An antique satinwood hanging shelf unit featuring an arched cresting rail, three open tiers, and two drawers at the base with brass drop ring handles.
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Archive I An antique satinwood hanging shelf unit featuring an arched cresting rail, three open tiers, and two drawers at the base with brass drop ring handles.

Satinwood hanging shelves

Archive II An antique satinwood hanging shelf unit featuring an arched cresting rail, three open tiers, and two drawers at the base with brass drop ring handles. View II
Archive III An antique satinwood hanging shelf unit featuring an arched cresting rail, three open tiers, and two drawers at the base with brass drop ring handles. View III
Archive IV An antique satinwood hanging shelf unit featuring an arched cresting rail, three open tiers, and two drawers at the base with brass drop ring handles. View IV
Archive V An antique satinwood hanging shelf unit featuring an arched cresting rail, three open tiers, and two drawers at the base with brass drop ring handles. View V
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Location
The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
Verified Since Dec 2012
Items For Sale 274
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Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
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Location: The Old Ropeworks, Kennet Place , Marlborough, SN8 1NG, United Kingdom
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An antique satinwood hanging shelf unit featuring an arched cresting rail, three open tiers, and two drawers at the base with brass drop ring handles.
Satinwood hanging shelves
Ref: SA1157654
An antique satinwood hanging shelf unit featuring an arched cresting rail, three open tiers, and two drawers at the base with brass drop ring handles.
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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.

Satinwood hanging shelves are wall-mounted wooden display units crafted from dense, golden-toned satinwood timber. Emerging in popularity during the late eighteenth century, these pieces feature tiered shelving intended for books or porcelain, often incorporating small drawers at the base.

These units were constructed using solid or veneered satinwood, often accentuating the grain with inlaid stringing or crossbanding in mahogany or rosewood. Drawer components were joined with hand-cut dovetails, and wall fixing brass brackets or brass drop handles were standard hardware additions.

Authentic period examples demonstrate signs of hand-planed backs, uneven cuts in construction, thick timber veneers, and light wear around mounting points. Original drawers will exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints and secondary woods such as pine or oak for the drawer linings.

Mount the shelves on a neutral or dark painted wall to create visual contrast with the warm golden timber. Arrange a balanced mix of small hardback books, ceramic vessels, and framed artwork on the open tiers to display items without overcrowding the structure.

Dust the surfaces regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth, avoiding liquid chemicals or abrasive cleaners. Apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually to protect the wood, and ensure the unit is mounted away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer lifting.
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