George III Satinwood Writing Desk with Floral Painting, England, c.1800

Writing desks of this George III form and of the period are quite rare. It is in superb condition, and interestingly has its period blue paper linings typical of this period. The floral decoration is handled very delicately and is finished on all sides, enabling this piece to be used in many ways other than against a wall. The writing surface has a good leather inset which is edged by floral painted satinwood.

This piece came to us from a collection assembled by The Pebble Beach Plantation. There are a number of pieces on our site from this collection, which you should additionally view.

Lastly, see The Best of Painted Furniture, Florence de Dampierre, for many painted pieces of this style.

Height: 30 1/2 in. Writing Height: 29 in.
Width: 36 in. Depth: 20in.

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