A 19th Century Sheraton Style Satinwood & Decorated Secretaire Bookcase
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Circa: 1890
Depth: 21"
Height: 96.5"
Width: 45"
Period: Late 19th century
Location: USA
A Sheraton style satinwood veneered secretaire bookcase with a pediment top. Veneered in well figured satinwood and banded in kingwood, the bookcase has a pediment top that has urn finials and like the secretaire drawer front, painted floral decoration. The vase shaped astragal doors are above a base that has a fully fitted secretare interior and further drawers. The shaped apron between splay bracket feet. The bookcase is a very good rich colour and has silver plated oval handles.
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“This satinwood bookcase of Sheraton design and dating from the end of the 19th century is a wonderful colour and with its elegant glazing and silk lined interior, is ideal to display porcelain or china."
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