Gooch Furniture
Sheraton cylinder desk circa 1793
This Sheraton desk is made exactly from the original design and description in Thomas
Sheraton's (The cabinet-marker and upholsterer's drawing book) from 1793.
Made from satin wood, the internal mechanism makes the cylinder rise up when the slider
is pulled out. The lock in the centre draw pushes a bolt up into the slider which locks the slider
and the cylinder. Two carved flowers in the doors are covered in gold leaf, the fitted interior has nine
draws and four pigeonholes. The outer draws are beaded and the legs have indent carving.
Finished with French polish and a fret work brass freeze on the top.
I have seen two full size pieces similar to this, but I haven't seen one made exactly to the
original plans. £ 1250.00 sold
This Sheraton desk is made exactly from the original design and description in Thomas
Sheraton's (The cabinet-marker and upholsterer's drawing book) from 1793.
Made from satin wood, the internal mechanism makes the cylinder rise up when the slider
is pulled out. The lock in the centre draw pushes a bolt up into the slider which locks the slider
and the cylinder. Two carved flowers in the doors are covered in gold leaf, the fitted interior has nine
draws and four pigeonholes. The outer draws are beaded and the legs have indent carving.
Finished with French polish and a fret work brass freeze on the top.
I have seen two full size pieces similar to this, but I haven't seen one made exactly to the
original plans. £ 1250.00 sold
