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George III Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table C.1810
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£1,800
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George III Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table C.1810

19th century
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George III Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table c.1810

English – Early 19th Century

A fine quality George III period satinwood writing table in the Sheraton style.

The rectangular top veneered in well-figured satinwood, with contrasting mahogany crossbanding and ebony stringing. To the back, a pull-up silk privacy screen.

The frieze fitted with a single long drawer with ebony line inlay and diamond-shaped escutcheon. The drawer interior features fitted compartments including pen tray and ink recess. To the right-hand side, a concealed pull-out slide with green baize writing surface. Matching dummy drawers to the sides.

Standing on tapering legs with ebony stringing throughout, terminating in brass caps and original castors.

Worked to all sides, allowing the piece to be used in the centre of a room.

Provenance: Removed from an Elizabethan house in Worcestershire.

Condition: Very good, with rich polish and minor wear commensurate with age.

Dimensions:

Width: 55 cm

Depth: 49.5 cm

Height: 76 cm

Declaration

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table to the 1800s.

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SA1240329
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Our stock is available to view by appointment at our Worcester showrooms, and we are happy to provide further information or additional images on request.

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Description
George III Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table c.1810

English – Early 19th Century

A fine quality George III period satinwood writing table in the Sheraton style.

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The rectangular top veneered in well-figured satinwood, with contrasting mahogany crossbanding and ebony stringing.
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

To the back, a pull-up silk privacy screen.

fig 1. A George III Sheraton satinwood writing table featuring dark wood crossbanding, line inlay, a single drawer, square tapered legs, and brass castors.
fig 1. George III Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table C.1810

The frieze fitted with a single long drawer with ebony line inlay and diamond-shaped escutcheon. The drawer interior features fitted compartments including pen tray and ink recess. To the right-hand side, a concealed pull-out slide with green baize writing surface. Matching dummy drawers to the sides.

fig 2. A George III Sheraton satinwood writing table featuring dark wood crossbanding, line inlay, a single drawer, square tapered legs, and brass castors.
fig 2. George III Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table C.1810

Standing on tapering legs with ebony stringing throughout, terminating in brass caps and original castors.

Worked to all sides, allowing the piece to be used in the centre of a room.

Provenance: Removed from an Elizabethan house in Worcestershire.

Condition: Very good, with rich polish and minor wear commensurate with age.

Dimensions:

Width: 55 cm

Depth: 49.5 cm

Height: 76 cm

Date of Manufacture

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240329
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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Specialists in fine antique furniture, decorative arts & collectables

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Archive I A George III Sheraton satinwood writing table featuring dark wood crossbanding, line inlay, a single drawer, square tapered legs, and brass castors.

George III Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table C.1810

Archive II A George III Sheraton satinwood writing table featuring dark wood crossbanding, line inlay, a single drawer, square tapered legs, and brass castors. View II
Archive III A George III Sheraton satinwood writing table featuring dark wood crossbanding, line inlay, a single drawer, square tapered legs, and brass castors. View III
Archive IV A George III Sheraton satinwood writing table featuring dark wood crossbanding, line inlay, a single drawer, square tapered legs, and brass castors. View IV
Archive V A George III Sheraton satinwood writing table featuring dark wood crossbanding, line inlay, a single drawer, square tapered legs, and brass castors. View V
Archive VI A George III Sheraton satinwood writing table featuring dark wood crossbanding, line inlay, a single drawer, square tapered legs, and brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A George III Sheraton satinwood writing table featuring dark wood crossbanding, line inlay, a single drawer, square tapered legs, and brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A George III Sheraton satinwood writing table featuring dark wood crossbanding, line inlay, a single drawer, square tapered legs, and brass castors. View VIII
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Archive X A George III Sheraton satinwood writing table featuring dark wood crossbanding, line inlay, a single drawer, square tapered legs, and brass castors. View X
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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Telephone 01905 799928
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50 Barbourne Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 1JA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/treasuretroveworcester
Verified Since Apr 2025
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A George III Sheraton satinwood writing table featuring dark wood crossbanding, line inlay, a single drawer, square tapered legs, and brass castors.
George III Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table c.1810
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A George III Sheraton satinwood writing table featuring dark wood crossbanding, line inlay, a single drawer, square tapered legs, and brass castors.
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  • ObjectWriting Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge III Sheraton
  • MaterialSatinwood, Rosewood, Brass
  • ColourHoney Yellow
  • MotifsCrossbanded top, Square tapered legs, Ebony stringing, Brass castors

This George III Sheraton writing table dates from the early nineteenth century and is constructed from honey-yellow satinwood with rosewood and brass. The rectangular top has dark wood crossbanding, while the single frieze drawer features a diamond-shaped black escutcheon and ebony line inlay. A pull-up yellow silk privacy screen is positioned at the back, and the square tapered legs terminate in brass castors. The table measures 55 cm wide, 49.5 cm deep and 76 cm high. Suitable for placement in the centre of a room, this writing table functions well as a decorative desk in a study or a living area. The finished sides allow for freestanding placement, providing a compact surface for writing tasks while offering storage compartments within the drawer interior and a concealed pull-out slide.

FAQs

Sheraton style furniture from the George III period is characterised by simple geometric forms, slender proportions, and fine veneer work such as satinwood and marquetry. Named after designer Thomas Sheraton, the style emphasises straight lines, square tapered legs, and subtle neoclassical decorative features.

These tables were constructed using light-toned satinwood for the primary surfaces, often complemented by rosewood or tulipwood crossbanding and ebony line inlay. Secondary woods such as pine or oak were used for drawer linings, with cast brass for hardware and castors.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed secondary timbers, and natural patination on the timber and metal fittings. The thickness and slight irregularity of hand-cut veneers, rather than uniform machine-cut veneers, also indicate period construction.

A Georgian satinwood writing table functions as a refined accent piece in a study, hallway, or living room. Positioning it against a neutral wall highlights the natural figure of the wood, while pairing it with modern lighting creates a balanced contrast between contemporary and historical design.

To preserve satinwood furniture, position it away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent timber movement or fading. Regular dusting with a soft dry cloth and periodic application of a high-grade natural beeswax will maintain the surface finish.
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