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An Attractive Satinwood Carlton House Desk
An Attractive Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Dimensions: H: 37 in / 94 cm | W: 52 in / 132.5 cm | D: 28.5 in / 72.5 cm
Special Offer: $8,700
Original Price: £14,500 | Special Offer: £6,500
Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.
An Attractive Satinwood Carlton House Desk
It is of freestanding form, constructed from satinwood, with inlaid stringing, rosewood crossbanding, and extensive polychrome decoration. It rises from square section tapered legs terminating in brass capped feet, decorated with pendant floral garlands. The apron is inset with three lockable drawers decorated with floral garlands. The ratcheted leather inset writing surface is flanked by hinged letterboxes with curved lids decorated with musical trophies and painted fans. Concave cupboards at the angles with floral wreaths flank the central banks of six drawers. The front, top & sides are all similarly decorated with symbols of love as well as pastoral scenes including amorini and goddesses.
English, circa 1890
The Carlton House desk is a type of writing desk that originated in the late 18th century in England. It is named after Carlton House, the London residence of the Prince of Wales, who would later become King George IV. The design of the desk is often attributed to George Hepplewhite, a prominent English furniture designer and cabinetmaker of the late 18th century.
These desks were not only functional but also served as status symbols and pieces of fine furniture. They became a central feature of fashionable drawing rooms and libraries in upper-class English homes.
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