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Fine George III Satinwood Ladies Desk
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for sale €6,435     $6,985
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Fine George III Satinwood Ladies Desk

19th century
Description

A stunning George III Sheraton Period ladies small tambour fronted desk. Constructed from exceptional figured satinwood with rosewood cross banding between boxwood line inlay. The domed top housing a useful drawer with lions head pulls and each corner having well carved finials. The tambour is in excellent condition, runs freely and opens to reveal a very attractive interior consisting of 4 mahogany lined drawers, 6 pigeonholes, small central cupboard and pull out writing slide with tooled leather and 5 dummy drawers. The 2 drawers have silvered ring pulls above the 2 concave doors which have attractive oval inlaid panels and flanked by finely reeded columns with decorated capitols and turned feet. The whole in very good condition with a couple of old shrinkage repairs to the back and side which are visible in the photos. Dimensions:- Height…41.5’’/105.5cm. Width…24.25’’/ 61.5cm. Depth…19’’/ 48cm. Knee Height…27.25’’/ 69cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
61.5cm (24.21")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this George III Satinwood Desk to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA772575
Dealers Internal Reference
23376
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A stunning George III Sheraton Period ladies small tambour fronted desk.
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Constructed from exceptional figured satinwood with rosewood cross banding between boxwood line inlay.
John Howkins Antiques

The domed top housing a useful drawer with lions head pulls and each corner having well carved finials. The tambour is in excellent condition, runs freely and opens to reveal a very attractive interior consisting of 4 mahogany lined drawers, 6 pigeonholes, small central cupboard and pull out writing slide with tooled leather and 5 dummy drawers. The 2 drawers have silvered ring pulls above the 2 concave doors which have attractive oval inlaid panels and flanked by finely reeded columns with decorated capitols and turned feet. The whole in very good condition with a couple of old shrinkage repairs to the back and side which are visible in the photos. Dimensions:- Height…41.5’’/105.5cm. Width…24.25’’/ 61.5cm. Depth…19’’/ 48cm. Knee Height…27.25’’/ 69cm.

Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
61.5cm (24.21")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this George III Satinwood Desk to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA772575
Dealers Internal Ref
23376
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A George III satinwood cylinder desk featuring an arched cresting, a tambour roll top, two frieze drawers, and lower cupboard doors with oval inlay panels.
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Archive I A George III satinwood cylinder desk featuring an arched cresting, a tambour roll top, two frieze drawers, and lower cupboard doors with oval inlay panels.

Fine George III Satinwood Ladies Desk

Archive II A George III satinwood cylinder desk featuring an arched cresting, a tambour roll top, two frieze drawers, and lower cupboard doors with oval inlay panels. View II
Archive III A George III satinwood cylinder desk featuring an arched cresting, a tambour roll top, two frieze drawers, and lower cupboard doors with oval inlay panels. View III
Archive IV A George III satinwood cylinder desk featuring an arched cresting, a tambour roll top, two frieze drawers, and lower cupboard doors with oval inlay panels. View IV
Archive V A George III satinwood cylinder desk featuring an arched cresting, a tambour roll top, two frieze drawers, and lower cupboard doors with oval inlay panels. View V
Archive VI A George III satinwood cylinder desk featuring an arched cresting, a tambour roll top, two frieze drawers, and lower cupboard doors with oval inlay panels. View VI
Archive VII A George III satinwood cylinder desk featuring an arched cresting, a tambour roll top, two frieze drawers, and lower cupboard doors with oval inlay panels. View VII
Archive VIII A George III satinwood cylinder desk featuring an arched cresting, a tambour roll top, two frieze drawers, and lower cupboard doors with oval inlay panels. View VIII
Archive IX A George III satinwood cylinder desk featuring an arched cresting, a tambour roll top, two frieze drawers, and lower cupboard doors with oval inlay panels. View IX
Archive X A George III satinwood cylinder desk featuring an arched cresting, a tambour roll top, two frieze drawers, and lower cupboard doors with oval inlay panels. View X
Archive XI A George III satinwood cylinder desk featuring an arched cresting, a tambour roll top, two frieze drawers, and lower cupboard doors with oval inlay panels. View XI
Archive XII A George III satinwood cylinder desk featuring an arched cresting, a tambour roll top, two frieze drawers, and lower cupboard doors with oval inlay panels. View XII
Archive XIII A George III satinwood cylinder desk featuring an arched cresting, a tambour roll top, two frieze drawers, and lower cupboard doors with oval inlay panels. View XIII
Archive XIV A George III satinwood cylinder desk featuring an arched cresting, a tambour roll top, two frieze drawers, and lower cupboard doors with oval inlay panels. View XIV
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2010
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A George III satinwood cylinder desk featuring an arched cresting, a tambour roll top, two frieze drawers, and lower cupboard doors with oval inlay panels.
Fine George III Satinwood Ladies Desk
Ref: SA772575
A George III satinwood cylinder desk featuring an arched cresting, a tambour roll top, two frieze drawers, and lower cupboard doors with oval inlay panels.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialSatinwood, Brass, Oak
  • ColourGolden Amber
  • MotifsTambour cylinder front, Oval door inlays, Reeded pilasters, Arched pediment
  • SizeH 105.5 cm (42 in) x W 61.5 cm (24 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This George III Sheraton period ladies small tambour fronted desk dates to 1800 and is constructed from figured satinwood, rosewood, boxwood, oak, and brass. The golden amber piece displays an arched cresting with carved finials and a single small drawer flanked by lion's head pulls, sitting above a tambour cylinder front. Below are two frieze drawers fitted with silvered ring pulls, surmounting two lower cupboard doors featuring oval door inlays, flanked by reeded pilasters, turned capitals, and turned feet. The design includes boxwood line inlay and rosewood crossbanding. Measuring 105.5 cm high, 61.5 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, the compact desk suits placement in a study, drawing room, or bedroom as a refined writing surface with integrated storage. The exterior presents a rich golden amber timber grain with dark banding, cylindrical tambour slats, and classic Georgian proportions. Interior compartments and lower cupboards provide versatile enclosed storage options for stationery, correspondence, and personal items. The traditional desk functions as a practical writing workstation or decorative display console in an English country house interior, easily accommodating daily administrative tasks while adding period character to a designated home workspace.

FAQs

A George III satinwood ladies desk is a late 18th-century writing cabinet crafted predominantly from West Indian satinwood, characterised by classical proportions, delicate crossbanding, and functional writing compartments concealed by a cylinder or tambour front.

These pieces feature cut satinwood veneers laid over oak or pine carcasses, fine stringing inlays, dovetail-jointed drawer linings, and cast brass ring or knob handles.

Authentic period pieces display hand-sawn timber carcasses, hand-cut dovetail joinery, natural patination across the satinwood grain, original steel lock mechanisms, and period-correct brass hardware.

Position the desk as an accent piece in a study, hallway, or bedroom, contrasting its warm amber tones against neutral contemporary walls and pairing it with understated modern lighting.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and strong heat sources to avoid veneer shrinkage or fading, dust regularly with a clean microfibre cloth, and apply high-grade beeswax sparingly along the wood grain.
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