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English Sheraton Period Chinoiserie Side Table C1790
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English Sheraton Period Chinoiserie Side Table C1790

18th century
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ENGLISH SHERATON PERIOD CHINOISERIE SIDE TABLE C1790

A Rare, elegant, highly decorative Sheraton period spindle leg occasional table with the most unusual panels of beautifully painted black and gold decoration.

Date of Manufacture

Duke Antiques and Interiors has dated this Sheraton Chinoiserie Side Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1201457
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ENGLISH SHERATON PERIOD CHINOISERIE SIDE TABLE C1790
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A Rare, elegant, highly decorative Sheraton period spindle leg occasional table with the most unusual panels of beautifully painted black and gold decoration.
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Date of Manufacture

Duke Antiques and Interiors has dated this Sheraton Chinoiserie Side Table to the 18th Century.

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A late 18th-century English Sheraton side table featuring a rectangular wooden top, a black and gilt chinoiserie frieze, and four tall, slender turned legs connected by stretchers.
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Archive I A late 18th-century English Sheraton side table featuring a rectangular wooden top, a black and gilt chinoiserie frieze, and four tall, slender turned legs connected by stretchers.

English Sheraton Period Chinoiserie Side Table C1790

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A late 18th-century English Sheraton side table featuring a rectangular wooden top, a black and gilt chinoiserie frieze, and four tall, slender turned legs connected by stretchers.
ENGLISH SHERATON PERIOD CHINOISERIE SIDE TABLE C1790
Ref: SA1201457
A late 18th-century English Sheraton side table featuring a rectangular wooden top, a black and gilt chinoiserie frieze, and four tall, slender turned legs connected by stretchers.
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  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleSheraton
  • MaterialSatinwood, Lacquer, Gold Leaf, Mahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsChinoiserie frieze, Slender turned legs, H-stretcher base

This English Sheraton period side table dates from the 18th century and is constructed from satinwood, mahogany, lacquer, and gold leaf in warm brown and black tones. The rectangular wooden top sits above a narrow frieze decorated with a hand-painted black and gold chinoiserie pattern featuring floral motifs and botanical details. Four tall, slender turned legs support the structure, united near the base by an H-stretcher with simple joinery and delicate turned feet at the floor. The timber exhibits a warm patina across the polished surfaces, while the gilt decoration on the frieze panels remains distinct against the dark ground. Standing at a height of 85 cm, this occasional piece provides a compact footprint suitable for placement at the end of a sofa or in a narrow hallway within a traditional interior scheme.

Sheraton style furniture, originating in late 18th-century England, is defined by neat rectilinear proportions, slender turned or tapered legs, and subtle classical influences. When combined with chinoiserie, these neoclassical forms feature decorative lacquer work depicting East Asian foliage, figures, or floral patterns.

Cabinetmakers during the Georgian and Sheraton periods typically utilised fine timbers such as satinwood, mahogany, or rosewood. Decorative friezes often incorporated japaned or lacquered panels, gold leaf detailing, and painted gilt decoration.

Authentic pieces from this era demonstrate period construction methods, such as hand-planed underside surfaces, original jointing, and natural age movement in the timber. Original chinoiserie detailing exhibits subtle craquelure and organic surface wear rather than modern stencil application.

Position the table as an accent piece in an entryway, drawing room, or narrow alcove to highlight its delicate silhouette. Contrast the detailed black and gold frieze against neutral, contemporary wall colours or place it alongside tailored upholstered seating.

Keep the item away from direct sunlight, central heating sources, and damp environments to prevent wood movement and flaking lacquer. Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid polishes or commercial solvents that damage historic finishes.
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