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Fine Edwardian Satinwood Painted Bureau Chest of Drawers Writing Desk C.1900
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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£1,600
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Fine Edwardian Satinwood Painted Bureau Chest of Drawers Writing Desk C.1900

1900 - 1920
Description

An exceptionally elegant Edwardian satinwood painted bureau chest dating to circa 1900, combining refined craftsmanship, decorative artistry and practical functionality in one highly desirable piece of antique furniture.

Constructed from beautifully figured satinwood of warm golden colour, this charming bureau is adorned throughout with exquisite hand-painted floral garlands, ribbon swags and classical ornament. The fall-front writing slope is centred by a delightful painted oval cartouche depicting a cherubic figure, creating a striking focal point that immediately reflects the sophistication and decorative taste of the Edwardian period.

Opening to reveal a beautifully fitted interior, the bureau offers an arrangement of drawers, pigeonholes and compartments designed for correspondence, stationery and personal treasures. Below are four generously proportioned drawers providing excellent storage, each enriched with further painted decoration and retaining attractive period handles.

The elegant serpentine bombe-shaped front and graceful bracket feet enhance the visual appeal, whilst the quality satinwood veneers display attractive figuring and rich colour throughout. The writing surface can be reupholstered to suit individual requirements, allowing the next owner to personalise the piece whilst preserving its original character.

Dimensions

Height: 106cm

Width: 96cm

Depth: 54cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Edwardian Painted Satinwood Bureau to the 1900s.

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SA1224602
Description
An exceptionally elegant Edwardian satinwood painted bureau chest dating to circa 1900, combining refined craftsmanship, decorative artistry and practical functionality in one highly desirable piece of antique furniture.
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Constructed from beautifully figured satinwood of warm golden colour, this charming bureau is adorned throughout with exquisite hand-painted floral garlands, ribbon swags and classical ornament.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

The fall-front writing slope is centred by a delightful painted oval cartouche depicting a cherubic figure, creating a striking focal point that immediately reflects the sophistication and decorative taste of the Edwardian period.

fig 1. An Edwardian satinwood slant-front bureau with hand-painted floral swags, ribbon garlands, four drawers, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Fine Edwardian Satinwood Painted Bureau Chest of Drawers Writing Desk C.1900

Opening to reveal a beautifully fitted interior, the bureau offers an arrangement of drawers, pigeonholes and compartments designed for correspondence, stationery and personal treasures. Below are four generously proportioned drawers providing excellent storage, each enriched with further painted decoration and retaining attractive period handles.

fig 2. An Edwardian satinwood slant-front bureau with hand-painted floral swags, ribbon garlands, four drawers, and bracket feet.
fig 2. Fine Edwardian Satinwood Painted Bureau Chest of Drawers Writing Desk C.1900

The elegant serpentine bombe-shaped front and graceful bracket feet enhance the visual appeal, whilst the quality satinwood veneers display attractive figuring and rich colour throughout. The writing surface can be reupholstered to suit individual requirements, allowing the next owner to personalise the piece whilst preserving its original character.

Dimensions

Height: 106cm

Width: 96cm

Depth: 54cm

Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Edwardian Painted Satinwood Bureau to the 1900s.

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SA1224602
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Archive I An Edwardian satinwood slant-front bureau with hand-painted floral swags, ribbon garlands, four drawers, and bracket feet.

Fine Edwardian Satinwood Painted Bureau Chest of Drawers Writing Desk C.1900

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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
Location
Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hawkinsbrothersantiques
Verified Since Oct 2012
Items For Sale 156
Items Sold 923
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Location: Unit 15, Palmers Vale Business Centre, Palmerston Road, Barry, Glamorgan, CF63 2XA, United Kingdom
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An Edwardian satinwood slant-front bureau with hand-painted floral swags, ribbon garlands, four drawers, and bracket feet.
Fine Edwardian Satinwood Painted Bureau Chest Of Drawers Writing Desk c.1900
Ref: SA1224602
An Edwardian satinwood slant-front bureau with hand-painted floral swags, ribbon garlands, four drawers, and bracket feet.
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An Edwardian painted satinwood bureau is a slant-front writing desk produced around the turn of the 20th century, featuring hand-painted classical decoration such as floral swags, ribbon garlands, and medallion scenes inspired by 18th-century Sheraton designs.

These pieces are predominantly constructed using satinwood veneers over solid timber frames, decorated with polychrome hand painting and fitted with cast brass pull handles and hand-cut dovetail drawer joints.

Authentic Edwardian satinwood furniture displays fine-grained veneer, precise hand-painted details showing subtle artistic variations, smooth dovetailing on drawer joints, and natural age-related wear to original brass hardware and finish.

An antique bureau can serve as a functional focal point in a home office, hallway, or living space when paired with modern accent lighting and minimal tabletop accessories to contrast the detailed painted casework.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry microfibre cloth, avoid placing the furniture in direct sunlight or near heat sources to prevent veneer lifting and paint fading, and refrain from using abrasive chemical polishes.
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