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Georgian Inlaid Writing Cabinet
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Georgian Inlaid Writing Cabinet

18th century
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Circa 1810, rare late Georgian inlaid writing cabinet. The rectangular top with open foliate design has a three quarter gallery in ormolu, urn and shell inlay and satinwood banding. There are four central inlaid graduated drawers with original brass handles. The 2 cupboards are to the sides with internal drawers and folio cabinet, and it all stands on original bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Georgian Inlaid Writing Cabinet to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA697963
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25492
Description
Circa 1810, rare late Georgian inlaid writing cabinet.
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The rectangular top with open foliate design has a three quarter gallery in ormolu, urn and shell inlay and satinwood banding.
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There are four central inlaid graduated drawers with original brass handles. The 2 cupboards are to the sides with internal drawers and folio cabinet, and it all stands on original bracket feet.

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Georgian Inlaid Writing Cabinet to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA697963
Dealers Internal Ref
25492
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A Georgian mahogany writing cabinet featuring satinwood urn marquetry, central drawers flanked by cupboard doors, brass handles, and a brass gallery top rail.
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Archive I A Georgian mahogany writing cabinet featuring satinwood urn marquetry, central drawers flanked by cupboard doors, brass handles, and a brass gallery top rail.

Georgian Inlaid Writing Cabinet

Archive II A Georgian mahogany writing cabinet featuring satinwood urn marquetry, central drawers flanked by cupboard doors, brass handles, and a brass gallery top rail. View II
Archive III A Georgian mahogany writing cabinet featuring satinwood urn marquetry, central drawers flanked by cupboard doors, brass handles, and a brass gallery top rail. View III
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A Georgian mahogany writing cabinet featuring satinwood urn marquetry, central drawers flanked by cupboard doors, brass handles, and a brass gallery top rail.
Georgian Inlaid Writing Cabinet
Ref: SA697963
A Georgian mahogany writing cabinet featuring satinwood urn marquetry, central drawers flanked by cupboard doors, brass handles, and a brass gallery top rail.
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  • ObjectWriting Cabinets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsUrn marquetry, Brass gallery rail, Corner fan inlays, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 101 cm (40 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This Georgian writing cabinet uses rich brown mahogany and satinwood with brass hardware. The rectangular top has an open foliate design, a three quarter ormolu gallery rail, urn and shell inlay, and satinwood banding. Four central graduated drawers stack above each other, flanked by two side cupboard doors that display urn marquetry and corner fan inlays. Original bracket feet support the structure below, and original brass handles adorn the drawers and doors. The piece measures 82 cm high, 101 cm wide, and 52 cm deep. In a home today, this cabinet sits in a study, library, or living room. It functions as a writing desk and storage cabinet, providing a surface on top and organised compartments inside for letters, documents, and small household items. The warm wood tones and classical inlay motifs suit traditional and period interior schemes in dining rooms or entrance halls.

FAQs

Georgian writing cabinets are defined by classical proportions, symmetry, and skilled cabinetmaking, often crafted from rich timber such as mahogany and decorated with geometric or neo-classical satinwood inlays during the late 18th century.

Primary timbers typically included imported mahogany, highlighted with decorative satinwood, boxwood, or rosewood crossbanding, accompanied by cast brass handles and decorative brass gallery tops.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-sawn back panels, original cast brass hardware, and natural signs of age to the wood veneer and polished finish.

Positioning an antique cabinet in a modern setting creates a focal point, pairing effectively with neutral wall tones, modern lighting, and clean contemporary silhouettes to balance traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design.

Store the item away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent timber movement or veneer lifting, dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax sparingly once a year.
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