This elegant freestanding open bookcase is constructed in beautifully figured satinwood, displaying the distinctive luminous golden tone and fine natural figuring for which the timber is highly prized. The cabinet is designed in a refined classical manner, its clean architectural form enhanced by delicate decorative inlay that highlights the quality of the materials and craftsmanship.The rectangular top is veneered in satinwood and bordered with fine line inlay, creating a subtle framed effect that draws attention to the rich figuring of the timber. Beneath the top runs a decorative frieze intricately inlaid with scrolling foliate ornament, extending across the full width of the cabinet. This ornamentation is framed at either end by small square inlaid panels which visually anchor the design and introduce a balanced symmetry typical of late nineteenth and early twentieth century classical revival furniture.The front is defined by slender uprights decorated with further inlaid m...