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George III Sheraton Period Mahogany & Satinwood Screen Writing Table, Circa 1790
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George III Sheraton Period Mahogany & Satinwood Screen Writing Table, Circa 1790

18th century
Description

A fine George III Sheraton period mahogany and satinwood banded writing table, dating to circa 1790. The rectangular top is elegantly proportioned and crossbanded in satinwood, above a single drawer fitted with a green leather writing slope that rises on an easel frame.

Raised on slender tapering legs with delicate inlaid detailing, the table retains its original brass castors. To the reverse is a fixed upholstered screen panel, making this an unusual and versatile late 18th-century writing table, suitable for use as a desk or occasional table.

A refined and practical example of English Sheraton furniture, ideal for a period interior or traditional home office.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
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Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Sheraton Mahogany Writing Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192890
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C2703
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Description
A fine George III Sheraton period mahogany and satinwood banded writing table, dating to circa 1790.
The rectangular top is elegantly proportioned and crossbanded in satinwood, above a single drawer fitted with a green leather writing slope that rises on an easel frame.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. A George III Sheraton period mahogany and satinwood writing table featuring an adjustable green leather-tooled writing slope, side drawer, and rear screen.
fig 1. George III Sheraton Period Mahogany & Satinwood Screen Writing Table, Circa 1790

Raised on slender tapering legs with delicate inlaid detailing, the table retains its original brass castors. To the reverse is a fixed upholstered screen panel, making this an unusual and versatile late 18th-century writing table, suitable for use as a desk or occasional table.

A refined and practical example of English Sheraton furniture, ideal for a period interior or traditional home office.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Sheraton Mahogany Writing Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192890
Dealers Internal Ref
C2703
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Archive I A George III Sheraton period mahogany and satinwood writing table featuring an adjustable green leather-tooled writing slope, side drawer, and rear screen.

George III Sheraton Period Mahogany & Satinwood Screen Writing Table, Circa 1790

Archive II A George III Sheraton period mahogany and satinwood writing table featuring an adjustable green leather-tooled writing slope, side drawer, and rear screen. View II
Archive III A George III Sheraton period mahogany and satinwood writing table featuring an adjustable green leather-tooled writing slope, side drawer, and rear screen. View III
Archive IV A George III Sheraton period mahogany and satinwood writing table featuring an adjustable green leather-tooled writing slope, side drawer, and rear screen. View IV
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Archive VI A George III Sheraton period mahogany and satinwood writing table featuring an adjustable green leather-tooled writing slope, side drawer, and rear screen. View VI
Archive VII A George III Sheraton period mahogany and satinwood writing table featuring an adjustable green leather-tooled writing slope, side drawer, and rear screen. View VII
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A George III Sheraton period mahogany and satinwood writing table featuring an adjustable green leather-tooled writing slope, side drawer, and rear screen.
George III Sheraton Period Mahogany & Satinwood Screen Writing Table, Circa 1790
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A George III Sheraton period mahogany and satinwood writing table featuring an adjustable green leather-tooled writing slope, side drawer, and rear screen.
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Sheraton style furniture from the late 18th century is characterised by Neoclassical restraint, slim tapered legs, geometric silhouettes, and delicate timber inlays. Writing tables of this period often incorporate dual-purpose features, such as pop-up screens, mechanical drawers, and fine satinwood crossbanding.

Georgian cabinetmakers primarily used solid mahogany and mahogany veneers complemented by decorative satinwood, rosewood, or ebony stringing. Writing surfaces were frequently inset with tool-embossed leather, supported by brass hinges, ratchets, and castors.

Authentic 18th-century pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine drawer linings, period-accurate brass hardware, and original mechanical tracks for the rising screen. Wear patterns around the ratchet mechanism and drawer runners should reflect natural age rather than artificial distressing.

A Georgian writing table serves as a functional focal point in a home office, drawing room, or hallway when paired with a classic armchair or simple desk lamp. Its compact proportions and refined wood tones allow it to blend into both modern minimalist and traditional decor schemes.

Clean the timber surfaces using a soft cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically to maintain the patina. Leather inserts should be kept clear of direct sunlight and conditioned with specialised leather care products to prevent drying or cracking.
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