Antique English Satinwood and Tulipwood Wardrobe, circa 1900

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Antique English Satinwood and Tulipwood Wardrobe, circa 1900

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This is a large and impressive English antique Edwardian Sheraton style satinwood and tulipwood inlaid serpentine wardrobe, circa 1900 in date. The central section has a pair of cupboard doors that open to reveal five fitted trays, that slide out, ideal for storing linen, shirts, etc.. Below this there are four oak lined drawers comprising two half width drawers over two full width drawers. There is a door on each end and each opens to reveal a cupboard with hanging space. It is surmounted with a beautiful swan neck pediment cornice which is decorated with carved satinwood urns. It has it's original brass handles, stands on elegant fluted legs and has it's original working locks and keys. It is a truly beautiful wardrobe which is also very spacious. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully restored in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 224 x Width 242 x Depth 70 Dimensions in inches: Height 7 feet, 4 inches x Width 7 feet, 11 inches x Depth 2 feet, 4 inches Edwardian Period (1900 - 1910) The Edwardian era saw the beginning of a new century with a new king and a new style of interior design. The heavy, dark, cluttered look of the Victorian era was gone, and in its place, something much lighter and more cheerful. Some of the most famous designer for this era include: Thomas Sheraton -furniture Louis Comfort Tiffany- lighting René Lalique- glassware Edwardian Style This early 20th century style had an eclectic feel to it, and drew from elements of Georgian, Medieval and Tudor style. Light, airy, and simplicity of detail were key principles of this era. Edwardian Furniture Bamboo and wicker was the material of preference in Edwardian times. This added to the already delicate and breezy nature of the style. Other furniture was reproductions, drawing influence from baroque, rococo and empire style. The wing chair is a classic shape, and upholstery favoured chintz and damask in pale colours. Edwardian Colour Shifting away from the darkness of the Victorian interior, colours were fresh and light, with an informal feel. Patterns were feminine, with flowers and floral designs being highly favoured. Colours were predominantly pastels: blue, lilacs, greens, yellows and grays. The floral theme was complemented by the liberal use of fresh flower arrangements. Living rooms often took darker colours such as dark green for fabrics, complemented with cream walls. Satinwood is a hard and durable wood with a satinlike sheen, much used in cabinetmaking, especially in marquetry. It comes from two tropical trees of the family Rutaceae (rue family). East Indian or Ceylon satinwood is the yellowish or dark-brown heartwood of Chloroxylon swietenia. The lustrous, fine-grained, usually figured wood is used for furniture, cabinetwork, veneers, and backs of brushes. West Indian satinwood, sometimes called yellow wood, is considered superior. It is the golden yellow, lustrous, even-grained wood found in the Florida Keys and the West Indies. It has long been valued for furniture. It is also used for musical instruments, veneers, and other purposes. Satinwood is classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Magnoliopsida, order Sapindales, family Rutaceae. Tulipwood is most commonly, the pinkish yellowish wood yielded from the tuliptree. It is found on the Eastern side of North America and also in some parts of China. In the United States, it is commonly known as tulip poplar or yellow poplar, even though the tree is not related to the poplars. In fact, the reference to poplar is a result of the tree's height, which can exceed 100 feet.

Dimensions:
Height: 88.19 in (224 cm)Width: 95.28 in (242 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1900
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: Our reference: 064291stDibs: LU95063550622