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19th Century Satinwood Knee Hole Desk
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
for sale €6,435     $6,985
£5,500
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

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19th Century Satinwood Knee Hole Desk

1900 - 1920
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A very good quality late 19th century satinwood inlaid pedestal desk. Having its original Moroccan embossed leather top, inlaid decoration to the top, the drawer fronts and sides having classical swag, foliate and shell marquetry inlay. Nine graduating drawers, each cross-banded and brass drop handles.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Satinwood Kneehole Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

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SA906959
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000657
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Description
A very good quality late 19th century satinwood inlaid pedestal desk.
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Having its original Moroccan embossed leather top, inlaid decoration to the top, the drawer fronts and sides having classical swag, foliate and shell marquetry inlay.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Nine graduating drawers, each cross-banded and brass drop handles.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Satinwood Kneehole Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA906959
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000657
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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Trade Associations

Patrick Moorhead Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A 19th-century satinwood kneehole desk featuring a dark leather writing top, floral marquetry swags, and seven drawers with brass handles.
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Archive I A 19th-century satinwood kneehole desk featuring a dark leather writing top, floral marquetry swags, and seven drawers with brass handles.

19th Century Satinwood Knee Hole Desk

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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Telephone 077 1010 7505
Location
Spring Gardens
76 Church Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/patrickmoorheadcouk
Verified Since Feb 2018
Items For Sale 715
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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A 19th-century satinwood kneehole desk featuring a dark leather writing top, floral marquetry swags, and seven drawers with brass handles.
19th Century Satinwood Knee Hole Desk
Ref: SA906959
A 19th-century satinwood kneehole desk featuring a dark leather writing top, floral marquetry swags, and seven drawers with brass handles.
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A 19th-century satinwood kneehole desk features a central recessed space for the legs, flanked by pedestals or banks of drawers. Satinwood was frequently selected for its lustrous golden grain and was commonly decorated with delicate marquetry, hand-painted detailing, or geometric crossbanding.

These desks were typically constructed using a solid timber frame veneered with fine satinwood. Writing surfaces were frequently lined with tool-gilded leather, while drawers featured hand-cut dovetail joints and cast brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved joinery, original brass drop handles, and age-related wear on internal drawer runners. The satinwood veneer displays a characteristic warm golden tone, with marquetry inlays fitted flush against the surrounding wood.

Position the desk near natural light to highlight the shimmer of the satinwood grain. Pair it with a modern neutral desk chair or a simple table lamp to create a balanced blend of historical charm and contemporary function.

Dust the woodwork regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to nourish the timber. Clean the leather writing surface with a specialized leather conditioner and keep the piece away from direct heat sources.
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