Slices of Splendor: The Art of Hand-Cut Veneer in 18th Century Furniture

36 products

36 products
George III satinwood marquetry cabinet on chest by Ince & Mayhew, elegant bombe design, Collection CK20.
Intricately crafted satinwood marquetry panel from George III cabinet by Ince & Mayhew, Collection CK20 exclusive.
Ince & Mayhew – Satinwood Marquetry Cabinet on Chest
Collection CK20
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Set of ten French Charles X period satinwood and mahogany side chairs by Collection CK20 with lyre splat backs
French antique satinwood side chair with lyre splat and green velvet seat by Collection CK20
Ten French Antique Satinwood Side Chairs – Charles X Period
Collection CK20
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William IV rosewood centre table with brass inlaid leather top and sculptural paw feet from Collection CK40
William IV Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Centre Table with tooled leather top from Collection CK40 circa 1830 England
Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Drum Table
Collection CK40
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Regency Console Table in The Manner of Thomas Hope with mahogany base, intricate carvings, and yellow Siena marble top.
Regency Console Table in The Manner of Thomas Hope with mahogany zoomorphic legs and yellow Siena marble top circa 1820.
Regency Console Table in The Manner of Thomas Hope
Collection EE40
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Set of 12 Satinwood Klismos dining chairs with cane seats and ebony detailing from Collection EE30 in classic style
Satinwood Klismos dining chair with cane seat and ebony details by Collection EE30 in elegant classical design.
Set of 6 Satinwood Klismos Dining Chairs
Collection EE30
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Pair Of George III Hepplewhite Mahogany Card Tables Attributed To Gillows with satinwood banding and fluted legs.
Pair Of George III Hepplewhite Mahogany Card Tables Attributed To Gillows with satinwood banding and fluted legs.
Pair Of George III Hepplewhite Mahogany Card Tables Attributed To Gillows
Collection CK30
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Antique walnut marquetry credenza with ormolu mounts by Nicholas Wells Antiques, 92 inches wide.
Close-up of intricate walnut marquetry and ornate ormolu mounts on antique credenza by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Antique Walnut Marquetry Credenza - 92 Inch
Nicholas Wells Antiques
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Biedermeier Secretaire abattant with flame mahogany veneers and fitted interior featuring hidden compartments and drawers.
Biedermeier Secretaire abattant with flame mahogany veneers and hidden compartments, 19th century Baltic antique desk.
Biedermeier Secretaire abattant
Collection NE10
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Regency Rosewood Drum Table with scalloped leather top, three drawers with brass star handles, and paw feet.
Regency Rosewood Drum Table close-up of brass lion mask drawer handle on rich rosewood woodwork.
Regency Rosewood Drum Table
Collection CK30
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Georges Jacob Satinwood Side Table with breccia marble top, carved neoclassical design, fluted legs with acanthus leaves.
Georges Jacob Satinwood Side Table with breccia marble top and carved neo classical details, circa 1790, France.
Georges Jacob Satinwood Side Table
Collection NE10
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George III Mahogany Sideboard by Henry Hill of Marlborough with parquetry top and serpentine drawers circa 1765.
George III Mahogany Sideboard by Henry Hill of Marlborough with parquetry top and serpentine design circa 1765
George III Mahogany Sideboard | Henry Hill of Marlborough
Collection CK30
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Victorian Satinwood Writing Table by Gillow & Co with figured veneer, two drawers, fluted legs, and brass castors circa 1870.
Victorian Satinwood Writing Table by Gillow & Co with figured satinwood top, two drawers, fluted legs, and brass castors.
Victorian Satinwood Writing Table by Gillow & Co
Collection EE40
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Pair of Antique Ceylonese Side Tables with satinwood tops, ebony cabriole legs, single drawer, circa 1900.
Pair of Antique Ceylonese Side Tables with solid satinwood tops, ebony cabriole legs, and carved foliate details.
Pair of Antique Ceylonese Side Tables
Collection EE40
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Charles X Rosewood Marquetry Guéridon Table with grey marble top and floral inlay, circa 1825 on castors.
Charles X Rosewood Marquetry Guéridon Table with grey veined marble top and ornate wooden base circa 1825.
Charles X Rosewood Marquetry Guéridon Table
Collection EE40
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George III mahogany dressing table with brass fittings by Collection NE10 inspired by Thomas Sheraton style
Antique engraving of George III dressing table with folding lid and compartments by Collection NE10
George III Dressing Table Commissioned by Sir Joshua Reynolds
Collection NE10
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19th Century Rosewood Bureau Cabinet by Gillows with cabriole legs, brass castors, and satinwood pigeon holes circa 1850.
19th Century Rosewood Bureau Cabinet by Gillows with satinwood pigeon holes, secret drawers, and cabriole legs on brass castors.
19th Century Rosewood Bureau Cabinet | Gillows
Collection EE40
Arts And Crafts Writing Table By Marsh And Jones inlaid satinwood with turned columns and trefoil brass casters.
Arts And Crafts Writing Table By Marsh And Jones with satinwood top and foliate inlay, circa 1900, elegant craftsmanship.
Arts And Crafts Writing Table By Marsh And Jones
Collection TH30
Exceptional 19th Century Marquetry Table with intricate marquetry, gilt bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and floral details.
Exceptional 19th Century Marquetry Table with intricate fountain scene, gilt bronze mounts, curved cabriole legs, and floral marquetry panels.
Exceptional 19th Century Marquetry Table
Collection CK40
French Directoire Satinwood Secretaire Abattant with brass fluting and rosewood accents, early 19th century design.
French Directoire Satinwood Secretaire Abattant with brass details and multiple drawers, early 19th century antique furniture.
French Directoire Satinwood Secretaire Abattant
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Rare late 17th century inlaid satinwood and ebony coffer on stand by Collection EE40 with intricate floral designs
Rare late 17th-century inlaid satinwood and ebony coffer on stand from Collection EE40 with intricate craftsmanship
Rare Late 17th Century Inlaid Satinwood and Ebony Coffer on Stand
Collection EE40
George III Rosewood & Kingwood Sofa Table with elegant inlay, curved legs, and drop leaves, circa 1820 England.
George III Rosewood & Kingwood Sofa Table with ornate drawers and elegantly curved legs, British Isles circa 1820.
George III Rosewood & Kingwood Sofa Table
Collection CK30
Indo Dutch Solid Satinwood and ebony side table with shaped top, ebony mouldings, turned supports, and stretcher circa 1850.
Indo Dutch Solid Satinwood and ebony side table top showing richly figured satinwood with ebony thumb mouldings
Indo Dutch Solid Satinwood and ebony side table
Collection EE40
Four satinwood stools with rounded slatted design by Collection EE30, usable as stools or end tables
Pair of satinwood stools in black and natural finish by Collection EE30, versatile as end tables or seating options
Satinwood Stools Available in Pairs
Collection EE30
Georges Lucien Guyot
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Burr Amboyna and Satinwood Pedestal by Wright & Mansfield, English antique wooden display stand circa 1870.
Burr Amboyna and Satinwood Pedestal | Wright & Mansfield
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Traditional satinwood long bench with barley twist legs and caned seat by Collection EE30, modern height 45 cm
Traditional satinwood long bench with barley twist legs and caned seat by Collection EE30 in a classic design
Satinwood Barley Twist Long Bench
Collection EE30
Mid Century Marquetry and Polished Brass Bar Cart Drinks Trolley
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Mid-century Italian marquetry drinks trolley with brass accents and wheels by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Close-up of polished brass detailing and wheel mechanism on Nicholas Wells Antiques mid century Italian marquetry drinks trolley
MID CENTURY ITALIAN MARQUETRY DRINKS TROLLEY
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Mid 20th Century Brass Mounted Drinks Cart
Nicholas Wells Antiques
MID CENTURY ITALIAN MARQUETRY DRINKS TROLLEY with marquetry trays, brass galleries, and large central wheels circa 1960.
MID CENTURY ITALIAN MARQUETRY DRINKS TROLLEY with brass legs, inlaid marquetry trays, drop leaves, and large wheels circa 1960.
MID CENTURY ITALIAN MARQUETRY DRINKS TROLLEY
Nicholas Wells Antiques
George III Sheraton Satinwood Occasional Table with D-end drop panels and boxwood ebony stringing circa 1790 England
George III Sheraton Satinwood Occasional Table leg detail with caster and polished wood finish circa 1790 England.
George III Sheraton Satinwood Occasional Table
Collection CK30
A Rare George III Satinwood Pole Screen with Silk Embroidered Panel
Nicholas Wells Antiques
A Marsh and Jones towel rail
Collection TH10
A Rare William & Mary Seaweed Marquetry Mirror with Original Vauxhall Plate
Collection EE40
£POA
Elegant Dutch 18th century bombe commode with marquetry, bronze mounts, and serpentine top from Collection CK40 circa 1750
Dutch 18th century bombe commode with marquetry and bronze mounts by Collection CK40 circa 1750 elegant design
Dutch 18th Century Bombe Commode
Collection CK40
£POA
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Thomas Weeks Satinwood Regency Period Personal Mechanical Weighing Scales
The Sold Archive
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The 18th century was a time of great craftsmanship, with many artisans creating beautiful pieces of furniture and other decorative items. One of the techniques commonly used by furniture makers was the use of hand-cut veneer.

This type of veneer was made by hand-cutting thin sheets of interesting, well-figured wood such as walnut and mahogany and then applying them to a surface, often with an adhesive. This technique was used to create decorative and ornate pieces of furniture, such as tables, chairs, and cabinets and is used in marquetry and parquetry.

The appearance of antique veneer is thicker and more solid than modern machine-cut veneer, with the different figuration and patterning of wood laid in for example book-matched patterns creating a contrasted stunning effect. This thicker veneer is also incredibly durable, with many pieces still in excellent condition after centuries of use.
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