Satinwood Etagere Side Table 19th Century

Name: Late Victorian Two Tier Sheraton Revival Satinwood Étagère Table C.1890
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1237423
Price: 750 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectOccasional Tables
Period19th century
StyleSheraton Revival
MaterialSatinwood, Marquetry Inlay
ColourHoney Brown
MotifsMarquetry inlay, two-tier oval tops, tapered legs, x-form stretchers

This late Victorian two-tier étagère table belongs to the Sheraton Revival style of the nineteenth century. Constructed from honey brown satinwood with marquetry inlay and crossbanded borders, the piece comprises two oval tops supported by slender uprights, tapered legs, and swept x-form stretchers joined by a central wooden boss. The visible details include delicate floral or foliate marquetry decoration on the main tier surface and linear banding running along the legs and rims. One can place this occasional table at the end of a sofa or beside an armchair in a sitting room to display small decorative objects or hold books. The practical dimensions suit placement in compact residential spaces as a functional surface.

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Originating in the late nineteenth century, Sheraton Revival furniture drew inspiration from Thomas Sheratons late eighteenth-century classical designs. An etagere table from this period combines tiered open surfaces with slender proportions, refined wood veneers, and classical inlay motifs.

Cabinetmakers primarily used satinwood for its golden tone and lustrous grain, often pairing it with mahogany, rosewood, or tulipwood crossbanding and marquetry inlay. Construction typically featured light timber framing with tapered or splayed legs and brass fitments.

Authentic late Victorian pieces display precise cabinetwork, fine timber veneers, and classical decorative features such as floral swags, central paterae, and geometric stringing. Consistent oxidation patterns on unvarnished underside timbers also indicate genuine age.

Position the table beside armchairs or sofas to function as an occasional surface, or place it in a reading nook to display art books and small decorative ceramics. The honey-toned satinwood provides a light contrast against neutral or dark paint palettes.

Keep the piece positioned away from direct sunlight, radiators, and moisture sources to protect the delicate veneer and inlaid woods. Dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality natural beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year.

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

Late Victorian Two Tier Sheraton Revival Satinwood Étagère Table C.1890

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