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An Edwardian Satinwood 'Carlton House' Desk
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
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An Edwardian Satinwood 'Carlton House' Desk

1900 - 1920
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Constructed from grained satinwood with a glorious lustre heightened throughout with fine stringing and crossbanding, the writing desk standing on four slender tapering legs with spade feet and a curved back; the frieze housing three drawers with curved Georgian style brass handles, the superstructure having a central bank of three graduated drawers, flanked by pigeon holes and cupboards with curved doors, leading to the pair of drawers on each corner flanking the central blue baize writing surface.

English, circa 1910

Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

First documented in a 1790 royal invoice from cabinetmaker John Kerr, this unique adaptation of the French bureau à gradin was originally supplied directly to the Prince of Wales. Its defining architectural feature is the horseshoe-shaped superstructure, which enclosed the user in a specialised workspace that heavily favoured flush, locking drawers over traditional open pigeonholes. Interestingly, the 'Carlton House' moniker wasn't coined by the Crown, but was instead adopted by the Gillows firm in 1796 as a clever way to market the design by leveraging the immense cultural prestige of the Regency court.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this Satinwood Carlton House Desk to the Edwardian era.

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SA1217986
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7890
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This item is currently in its original, unrestored condition. Please contact us for further information.

We are also happy to arrange door to door shipping for any item to any destination in the UK or worldwide, please get in touch if you have any questions.

Description
Constructed from grained satinwood with a glorious lustre heightened throughout with fine stringing and crossbanding, the writing desk standing on four slender tapering legs with spade feet and a curved back; the frieze housing three drawers with curved Georgian style brass handles, the superstructure having a central bank of three graduated drawers, flanked by pigeon holes and cupboards with curved doors, leading to the pair of drawers on each corner flanking the central blue baize writing surface.
fig 1. An Edwardian satinwood Carlton House desk featuring a curved rear superstructure with drawers, a leather writing surface, and square tapered legs.
fig 1. An Edwardian Satinwood 'Carlton House' Desk

English, circa 1910

Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

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First documented in a 1790 royal invoice from cabinetmaker John Kerr, this unique adaptation of the French bureau à gradin was originally supplied directly to the Prince of Wales.
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.

Its defining architectural feature is the horseshoe-shaped superstructure, which enclosed the user in a specialised workspace that heavily favoured flush, locking drawers over traditional open pigeonholes. Interestingly, the 'Carlton House' moniker wasn't coined by the Crown, but was instead adopted by the Gillows firm in 1796 as a clever way to market the design by leveraging the immense cultural prestige of the Regency court.

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this Satinwood Carlton House Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1217986
Dealers Internal Ref
7890
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
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18th and 18th century english, french & italian furniture & decorative arts

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An Edwardian satinwood Carlton House desk featuring a curved rear superstructure with drawers, a leather writing surface, and square tapered legs.
An Edwardian Satinwood 'Carlton House' Desk
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An Edwardian satinwood Carlton House desk featuring a curved rear superstructure with drawers, a leather writing surface, and square tapered legs.
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Named after the London residence of the Prince Regent in the late 18th century, a Carlton House desk features a distinct U-shaped superstructure with small drawers, cupboards, and pigeonholes wrapping around the back and sides of the writing surface.

Edwardian cabinetmakers favoured satinwood for its golden lustre, frequently accentuating it with rosewood crossbanding, boxwood stringing, brass handles, and central leather writing inserts.

Look for fine dovetail drawer joints, hand-applied wood veneers, original brass drop handles, and period-appropriate wear along the base, spade feet, and writing frame.

Position the piece as a focal point in a home office or library, balancing its traditional classical silhouette with a modern desk chair and minimalist lighting.

Dust regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply clear beeswax paste annually, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators to avoid veneer shrinkage or fading.
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