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Edwardian Hand-painted Satinwood Ladies Writing Table with Mirrored Superstructure, C.1900
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Edwardian Hand-painted Satinwood Ladies Writing Table with Mirrored Superstructure, C.1900

1900 - 1920
Description

A charming and elegant Edwardian satinwood ladies writing table dating to circa 1900, finely decorated with hand-painted detail and retaining its original mirrored superstructure. This delicate piece exemplifies the refined taste of the Edwardian period, combining functionality with decorative appeal.

The upper section features a central bevelled mirror flanked by two small cupboards, each adorned with beautifully painted classical figures and ornamental motifs, all framed by intricate inlaid borders. The satinwood throughout displays a warm, mellow tone, enhanced by finely executed floral swags and neoclassical detailing.

Knee Height 63cm

Below, the writing surface opens to reveal a leather inset slope, providing a practical and attractive writing area, while the frieze drawer is decorated with hand-painted garlands and fitted with original handles. The whole stands on slender tapering legs, also embellished with delicate painted decoration, giving the piece a light and graceful presence.

Physical Dimensions
Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Satinwood Writing Table to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1205861
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C2794
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Description
A charming and elegant Edwardian satinwood ladies writing table dating to circa 1900, finely decorated with hand-painted detail and retaining its original mirrored superstructure.
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This delicate piece exemplifies the refined taste of the Edwardian period, combining functionality with decorative appeal.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. An Edwardian hand-painted satinwood writing table featuring a central mirrored cabinet superstructure, floral garlands, classical figure panels, and tapered square legs.
fig 1. Edwardian Hand-painted Satinwood Ladies Writing Table with Mirrored Superstructure, C.1900

The upper section features a central bevelled mirror flanked by two small cupboards, each adorned with beautifully painted classical figures and ornamental motifs, all framed by intricate inlaid borders. The satinwood throughout displays a warm, mellow tone, enhanced by finely executed floral swags and neoclassical detailing.

fig 2. An Edwardian hand-painted satinwood writing table featuring a central mirrored cabinet superstructure, floral garlands, classical figure panels, and tapered square legs.
fig 2. Edwardian Hand-painted Satinwood Ladies Writing Table with Mirrored Superstructure, C.1900

Knee Height 63cm

Below, the writing surface opens to reveal a leather inset slope, providing a practical and attractive writing area, while the frieze drawer is decorated with hand-painted garlands and fitted with original handles. The whole stands on slender tapering legs, also embellished with delicate painted decoration, giving the piece a light and graceful presence.

Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Satinwood Writing Table to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1205861
Dealers Internal Ref
C2794
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Archive I An Edwardian hand-painted satinwood writing table featuring a central mirrored cabinet superstructure, floral garlands, classical figure panels, and tapered square legs.

Edwardian Hand-painted Satinwood Ladies Writing Table with Mirrored Superstructure, C.1900

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An Edwardian hand-painted satinwood writing table featuring a central mirrored cabinet superstructure, floral garlands, classical figure panels, and tapered square legs.
Edwardian Hand-Painted Satinwood Ladies Writing Table with Mirrored Superstructure, c.1900
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An Edwardian hand-painted satinwood writing table featuring a central mirrored cabinet superstructure, floral garlands, classical figure panels, and tapered square legs.
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An Edwardian ladies writing table with a superstructure, often inspired by eighteenth-century bonheur du jour designs, features a compact writing surface topped with raised cabinets, small drawers, or mirrors. Produced around 1900 to 1910, these pieces were designed for personal correspondence and dressing rooms, combining neoclassical elegance with refined utility.

Edwardian cabinetmakers frequently utilised fine satinwood veneers prized for their golden lustre, alongside mahogany secondary woods. The surfaces were hand-painted with polychrome tempera or oil paints depicting neoclassical motifs, floral swags, and classical figures, often completed with cast brass hardware and bevelled glass mirrors.

Authentic pieces display subtle variations in brushwork consistent with hand execution rather than modern stencilling or prints. Look for dovetail drawer joinery, natural aged patina across the satinwood veneer, smooth underside wood wear, and original bevelled edges on mirrored panels.

Position the piece as a focal point against a neutral wall in a bedroom, dressing room, or quiet study nook. Combine it with simple, modern lighting and minimalist upholstery to highlight the detailed paintwork without overwhelming the space.

Keep painted satinwood away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer movement and pigment fading. Dust regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth and avoid water, solvent cleaners, or silicone-based polishes that can degrade historical finishes.
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