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An 18th Century Satinwood Cheveret, C 1790
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An 18th Century Satinwood Cheveret, C 1790

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An 18th century satinwood cheveret, c 1790

Date of Manufacture

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated this George III Satinwood Cheveret to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Reference Numbers
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SA875811
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10774
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Description
An 18th century satinwood cheveret, c 1790
Date of Manufacture

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated this George III Satinwood Cheveret to the 18th Century.

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Reference Numbers
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SA875811
Dealers Internal Ref
10774
Blank Canvas Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2009
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Archive I An 18th-century satinwood cheveret with an arched carrying handle above an open shelf and three small drawers.

An 18th Century Satinwood Cheveret, C 1790

Archive II An 18th-century satinwood cheveret with an arched carrying handle above an open shelf and three small drawers. View II
Archive III An 18th-century satinwood cheveret with an arched carrying handle above an open shelf and three small drawers. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century satinwood cheveret with an arched carrying handle above an open shelf and three small drawers. View IV
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An 18th-century satinwood cheveret with an arched carrying handle above an open shelf and three small drawers.
An 18th century satinwood cheveret, c 1790
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An 18th-century satinwood cheveret with an arched carrying handle above an open shelf and three small drawers.
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  • ObjectDesk Organisers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialSatinwood, Bone
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsArched handle, String inlay, Dovetail drawer joints, Round drawer knobs
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 22.5 cm (9 in)

This George III period cheveret dates from the 18th century around 1790 and serves as a desk organiser. Fashioned from golden brown satinwood with string inlay, the piece displays visible dovetail drawer joints and round bone drawer knobs. An arched carrying handle rises above an open shelf and three small drawers positioned beneath a backboard with curved side panels, all resting on a flat base. The dimensions measure 35 cm high, 49 cm wide, and 22.5 cm deep. Suitable for placement on an office desk, this organiser provides functional storage for letters, stationery, or small desk accessories. The warm timber tones and traditional joinery suit an English Country House interior style while maintaining everyday utility for modern workspace organisation.

FAQs

A cheveret is a small portable bookstand or desk organizer popularised in England during the late 18th century, typically featuring small drawers, an open trough, and a high arched carrying handle.

Georgian cheverets were predominantly crafted from fine timber like satinwood, mahogany, or rosewood, frequently incorporating crossbanded veneers, pine internal linings, and small bone or ivory drawer pulls.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-dovetailed drawer joinery, hand-sawn secondary timber, historical patination across the finish, and period-correct steel or brass lock mechanisms.

A cheveret can be positioned on a sideboard, console table, or home office desk to store stationery, display small books, or hold curated collections.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage or veneer lifting, and apply a high-grade beeswax polish along the grain periodically.
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