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Edwardian Hand Painted Satinwood Bureau
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Edwardian Hand Painted Satinwood Bureau

1900 - 1920
For Sale by FB Antiques
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For sale is a good quality Edwardian hand painted satinwood bureau, painted in the Adam manner with scrolling trellis borders around floral swags, figural reserves and ribbon tied urns. The fall enclosing a fitted interior, over two short and three graduated long drawers, raised

on bracket feet. This piece remains in very good condition for its age.

S. & H. Jewell were cabinet makers with premises in Little Queen Street, Holborn, in London. They were founded in 1830 and were a family business. They are listed as having sold their furniture to Standen House, the Arts & Crafts home in East Grinstead. They also restored antiques and sold them from their London shop.

Width: 102cm Depth: 58cm Height: 107cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Edwardian Painted Satinwood Bureau to the Edwardian era.

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SA1092198
Dealers Internal Reference
S27-1035
Description
For sale is a good quality Edwardian hand painted satinwood bureau, painted in the Adam manner with scrolling trellis borders around floral swags, figural reserves and ribbon tied urns. The fall enclosing a fitted interior, over two short and three graduated long drawers, raised
fig 1. An Edwardian hand-painted satinwood bureau featuring a slant front with a classical central medallion and floral swags above four graduated drawers.
fig 1. Edwardian Hand Painted Satinwood Bureau

on bracket feet. This piece remains in very good condition for its age.

S. & H. Jewell were cabinet makers with premises in Little Queen Street, Holborn, in London. They were founded in 1830 and were a family business.

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They are listed as having sold their furniture to Standen House, the Arts & Crafts home in East Grinstead.
FB Antiques

They also restored antiques and sold them from their London shop.

Width: 102cm Depth: 58cm Height: 107cm

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Edwardian Painted Satinwood Bureau to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1092198
Dealers Internal Ref
S27-1035
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CM3 8DY
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An Edwardian hand-painted satinwood bureau featuring a slant front with a classical central medallion and floral swags above four graduated drawers.
Edwardian Hand Painted Satinwood Bureau
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  • ObjectBureaux
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian Revival
  • MaterialSatinwood, Mahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Amber
  • MotifsFloral swags, Classical figurative medallion, Slant front, Brass gallery rail
  • SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 102 cm (40 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

An Edwardian hand-painted satinwood bureau in the Adam manner, finished in warm amber with green borders, yellow accents, and brass hardware. The slant front features a classical central medallion, floral swags, and a brass gallery rail at the top, opening above two short and three graduated long drawers decorated with ribbon-tied urns and scrolling trellis motifs, all raised on bracket feet. The dimensions are 107 cm high, 102 cm wide, and 58 cm deep. This bureau provides practical writing space and storage in a bedroom, home office, or living room. The fall front opens to reveal a fitted interior, while the multiple drawers offer organised storage for paperwork and personal items. The refined painted decoration suits traditional country house interiors as well as classic modern living spaces.

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An Edwardian hand-painted satinwood bureau is a slant-front writing desk produced during the early 20th century, drawing inspiration from late 18th-century Sheraton and Hepplewhite designs. It features a drop-down flap that opens to reveal an interior writing surface and storage compartments, resting atop a chest of drawers.

These bureaux were constructed using high-grade satinwood veneers known for their silky, shimmering golden grain, often applied over a hardwood carcass such as mahogany or oak. Decorative motifs were hand-painted directly onto the wood surface using oil-based paints and sealed with protective varnish.

Authentic pieces feature genuine timber grain visible beneath translucent varnish, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, and detailed brushwork exhibiting subtle variations consistent with hand painting. Reproductions often use printed transfers instead of hand-executed motifs or feature uniform synthetic finishes.

Position the bureau in a dedicated home office, hallway, or living space as a focal point. Pair the warm timber tones with light, neutral walls and contemporary brass accent lighting to complement the intricate decorative details without overcrowding the room.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, keeping the item out of direct sunlight to prevent timber fading and varnish degradation. Apply high-quality beeswax sparingly to unpainted timber, avoiding abrasive cleaners or rubbing directly over painted motifs.
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