ITEM SW01449: A George III Painted Satinwood Work/Sewing Table, 3rd Quarter,
19th Century

This is a wonderfully designed work table, the lid with a finely painted central medallion, bordered by a floral decoration which similarly embellishes all prominent finished surfaces. The tapered spade feet are pure Hepplewhite, and the drawer is interestingly concave, and opens to a sectioned interior (see below). Tables of this type are very delicate, although the bottom leg supports make this piece stronger than it appears and are why this table has hung together as tightly as it has; it is in a perfect state of preservation. Please see the images below, for the fine painted details of this piece. Note the beautiful amber color the satinwood has turned through the years, which only time can do.

This piece came to us from a collection assembled by The Pebble Hill Plantation. There are a number of pieces on our site from this collection, which you should ad ditionally view. (Click here for more Pebble Hill Plantation pieces.)

Lastly, see The Best of Painted Furniture, Florence de Dampierre, for many painted pieces of this style, including the dressing cabinet shown below.

Height: 28 1/2 in. Width: 19 1/4 in. Depth: 15 in.

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