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Antique Satinwood Painted Carlton House Writing Desk with Floral Decoration
For sale by Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
for sale €2,633     $2,858
£2,250
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Antique Satinwood Painted Carlton House Writing Desk with Floral Decoration

1900 - 1920
Description

An elegant antique Edwardian-style satinwood Carlton House writing desk, beautifully decorated with colourful floral garlands, classical motifs and delicate botanical ornament.

**Dimensions**

Height: 84 cm (33 in)

Width: 88 cm (34½ in)

Depth: 54 cm (21½ in)

Measured at widest points. Imperial rounded to nearest ½ in.

**Condition:** Attractive antique presentation with visible minor age-related marks and wear to the writing surface and painted decoration. Drawer operation and structural condition to be confirmed.

Inspired by the renowned late Georgian Carlton House desk design, this beautifully proportioned example features a distinctive U-shaped stepped gallery, elegant serpentine-shaped front and slender tapering legs.

The warm satinwood surfaces are extensively decorated with floral sprays, trailing foliage, classical paterae and musical motifs, creating a particularly refined decorative appearance.

The desk incorporates five drawers, comprising three across the front and two within the raised rear gallery. The central recessed writing area features a contrasting dark inset writing surface.

Standing on delicate square tapering legs terminating in castors, this charming desk offers a sophisticated combination of decorative craftsmanship and practical functionality.

An ideal choice for a traditional study, elegant bedroom, drawing room or refined contemporary interior.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Painted Satinwood Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242824
Description
An elegant antique Edwardian-style satinwood Carlton House writing desk, beautifully decorated with colourful floral garlands, classical motifs and delicate botanical ornament.

Dimensions**

Height: 84 cm (33 in)

fig 1. A warm gold satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring hand-painted floral swags, a dark leather writing surface, and tapered legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Antique Satinwood Painted Carlton House Writing Desk with Floral Decoration

Width: 88 cm (34½ in)

Depth: 54 cm (21½ in)

Measured at widest points. Imperial rounded to nearest ½ in.

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Condition:** Attractive antique presentation with visible minor age-related marks and wear to the writing surface and painted decoration.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Drawer operation and structural condition to be confirmed.

fig 2. A warm gold satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring hand-painted floral swags, a dark leather writing surface, and tapered legs on brass castors.
fig 2. Antique Satinwood Painted Carlton House Writing Desk with Floral Decoration

Inspired by the renowned late Georgian Carlton House desk design, this beautifully proportioned example features a distinctive U-shaped stepped gallery, elegant serpentine-shaped front and slender tapering legs.

fig 3. A warm gold satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring hand-painted floral swags, a dark leather writing surface, and tapered legs on brass castors.
fig 3. Antique Satinwood Painted Carlton House Writing Desk with Floral Decoration

The warm satinwood surfaces are extensively decorated with floral sprays, trailing foliage, classical paterae and musical motifs, creating a particularly refined decorative appearance.

The desk incorporates five drawers, comprising three across the front and two within the raised rear gallery. The central recessed writing area features a contrasting dark inset writing surface.

fig 4. A warm gold satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring hand-painted floral swags, a dark leather writing surface, and tapered legs on brass castors.
fig 4. Antique Satinwood Painted Carlton House Writing Desk with Floral Decoration

Standing on delicate square tapering legs terminating in castors, this charming desk offers a sophisticated combination of decorative craftsmanship and practical functionality.

An ideal choice for a traditional study, elegant bedroom, drawing room or refined contemporary interior.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Painted Satinwood Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242824
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Archive I A warm gold satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring hand-painted floral swags, a dark leather writing surface, and tapered legs on brass castors.

Antique Satinwood Painted Carlton House Writing Desk with Floral Decoration

Archive II A warm gold satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring hand-painted floral swags, a dark leather writing surface, and tapered legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A warm gold satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring hand-painted floral swags, a dark leather writing surface, and tapered legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV A warm gold satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring hand-painted floral swags, a dark leather writing surface, and tapered legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V A warm gold satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring hand-painted floral swags, a dark leather writing surface, and tapered legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI A warm gold satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring hand-painted floral swags, a dark leather writing surface, and tapered legs on brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A warm gold satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring hand-painted floral swags, a dark leather writing surface, and tapered legs on brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A warm gold satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring hand-painted floral swags, a dark leather writing surface, and tapered legs on brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX A warm gold satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring hand-painted floral swags, a dark leather writing surface, and tapered legs on brass castors. View IX
Archive X A warm gold satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring hand-painted floral swags, a dark leather writing surface, and tapered legs on brass castors. View X
Archive XI A warm gold satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring hand-painted floral swags, a dark leather writing surface, and tapered legs on brass castors. View XI
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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 142
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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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A warm gold satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring hand-painted floral swags, a dark leather writing surface, and tapered legs on brass castors.
Antique Satinwood Painted Carlton House Writing Desk with Floral Decoration
Ref: SA1242824
A warm gold satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring hand-painted floral swags, a dark leather writing surface, and tapered legs on brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian Revival
  • MaterialSatinwood, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsFloral swags, Bellflower husks, Tapered square legs, Stepped superstructure
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 88 cm (35 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This Edwardian Georgian Revival Carlton House writing desk is made from warm gold satinwood with a dark leather writing surface, brass castors, and keyhole escutcheons on the five drawers. The U-shaped stepped superstructure features hand-painted floral garlands, trailing foliage, classical paterae, and musical motifs, while the slender square tapering legs display delicate bellflower husk pendants. Visible age-related wear marks appear on the painted decoration and writing surface. The piece measures 84 cm high, 88 cm wide, and 54 cm deep. Position this writing table in a traditional study, elegant bedroom, drawing room, or refined contemporary interior as a sophisticated workstation for daily correspondence and correspondence tasks. Its compact footprint fits comfortably against a wall or in the corner of a reception space while providing practical surface area and storage within the three front and two rear gallery drawers.

FAQs

A Carlton House desk is an ergonomic style of writing table originating in the late eighteenth century, characterised by a curved, stepped superstructure of small drawers and compartments wrapping around three sides of a writing surface.

These desks are crafted primarily from dense satinwood veneer, often embellished with polychrome oil paint, inset leather writing surfaces, brass castors, and contrasting timber crossbanding such as tulipwood or rosewood.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural fine grain and warm golden tones, original dovetail drawer construction, hand-painted botanical motifs rather than printed decals, and mild, age-appropriate surface craquelure.

Position the desk in a well-lit study, dressing room, or hallway alongside neutral textiles, allowing its warm timber tone and intricate floral artwork to act as a decorative focal point.

Keep the desk away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber warping and paint degradation, dust regularly with a clean microfibre cloth, and care for the leather inset using specialist leather polish.
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