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C18th Mahogany `Grendy` Kneehole Desk
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for sale €4,446     $4,826
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C18th Mahogany `Grendy` Kneehole Desk

18th century
Description

A well made early Geo III mahogany kneehole desk in the manner of Giles Grendy, of unusual form and features. Slightly oversized it holds a presence of quality craftsmanship, with cleated ends to the top with moulded edges, above a long fitted drawer with a baize lined slide to reveal fitted compartments underneath, above a secret kneehole drawer with panelled door underneath, flanked by sets of shorter drawers underneath. All with the original unusual brass swan beck handles with bold penny backplates and stoppers, plus original bold brass escutcheons and working iron key. Raised on original bracket feet with carved lugs, and sunken barrel castors. Excellent colour and patina. Circa 1750.

H: 79 cm (31 1/8")

W: 94 cm (38")

D: 59.5 cm (23 7/16")

Price includes free delivery throughout the UK

Date of Manufacture

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 08014420
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 255-285 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Hand-cut dovetails on the swing drawer: cabinet work of the mid-eighteenth century.
Vertical wide-plank backboards fixed with cut nails: period body construction.
Cleated breadboard ends on the top: traditional mid-Georgian shrinkage control.
Cast brass handles with circular backplates: fittings matching the period style.
Fielded shaped panel on the recessed cupboard door: typical early Georgian joinery.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
59.5cm (23.43")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1002060
Dealers Notes

Jake has been supplying the London Trade and Interior Designer market with quality antiques since 2010. Jake has worked closely with his clients over these years and, due to the recent changing times and opportunities in the market, has decided to step out of the shadows to reach a wider audience with his new website. With items ranging from C17th to C20th in English, continental and Asian tastes. All with emphasis on quality and originality.

We offer a full shipping service, able to provide competitive quotes for National and International transport/shipping with a selection of regularly used, reliable and professional companies.

Description
A well made early Geo III mahogany kneehole desk in the manner of Giles Grendy, of unusual form and features. Slightly oversized it holds a presence of quality craftsmanship, with cleated ends to the top with moulded edges, above a long fitted drawer with a baize lined slide to reveal fitted compartments underneath, above a secret kneehole drawer with panelled door underneath, flanked by sets of shorter drawers underneath.
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All with the original unusual brass swan beck handles with bold penny backplates and stoppers, plus original bold brass escutcheons and working iron key.
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

Raised on original bracket feet with carved lugs, and sunken barrel castors. Excellent colour and patina. Circa 1750.

H: 79 cm (31 1/8")

W: 94 cm (38")

D: 59.5 cm (23 7/16")

Price includes free delivery throughout the UK

Date of Manufacture

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08014420
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 255-285 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Hand-cut dovetails on the swing drawer: cabinet work of the mid-eighteenth century.
Vertical wide-plank backboards fixed with cut nails: period body construction.
Cleated breadboard ends on the top: traditional mid-Georgian shrinkage control.
Cast brass handles with circular backplates: fittings matching the period style.
Fielded shaped panel on the recessed cupboard door: typical early Georgian joinery.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
59.5cm (23.43")
Reference Numbers
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SA1002060
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2021

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Archive I An 18th-century dark mahogany kneehole desk featuring a long top drawer above six side drawers and a central recessed cupboard door with brass handles.

C18th Mahogany `Grendy` Kneehole Desk

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Archive VII An 18th-century dark mahogany kneehole desk featuring a long top drawer above six side drawers and a central recessed cupboard door with brass handles. View VII
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Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07789 602186
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Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century dark mahogany kneehole desk featuring a long top drawer above six side drawers and a central recessed cupboard door with brass handles.
C18th Mahogany `Grendy` Kneehole Desk
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsKneehole cupboard, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet, Shaped door panel
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 94 cm (37 in) x D 59.5 cm (23 in)

This Georgian kneehole desk dates from the eighteenth century, taking the form of a freestanding pedestal desk associated with a gentleman's library. It is constructed from dark brown mahogany with brass hardware, presenting a polished timber finish with visible natural grain and wear consistent with age. The piece incorporates a long top drawer above six smaller side drawers, arranged three to each pedestal, alongside a central recessed cupboard door with a shaped panel. Additional visible details include brass drop handles with circular backplates, keyhole escutcheons, bracket feet, and moulded edging along the rectangular top surface. The desk measures 79 cm high, 94 cm wide, and 59.5 cm deep. In a modern interior, this desk functions as a practical writing table or workspace in a home study, library, or traditional living area. The kneehole configuration provides legroom underneath the central section while offering ample enclosed storage space within the pedestal drawers and central cupboard. The dark timber tone integrates well with traditional or transitional decor schemes, making it suitable for placement against a wall or as a centrepiece within a study setting.

FAQs

A kneehole desk is an 18th-century writing table featuring a central recessed cupboard or open space flanked by small drawers on either side. Popularised during the Georgian era, these versatile pieces served both as study desks and dressing tables.

Typically constructed from solid mahogany or walnut veneers, 18th-century kneehole desks feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, oak or pine secondary drawer linings, and solid brass drop handles with keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-sawn timber marks, irregular dovetail joints, hand-forged iron nails or wooden pegs, and natural age-related wear around the handles and bracket feet.

A mahogany kneehole desk works well as a compact home office workstation, a hallway console table, or a bedroom vanity. Combine it with contemporary brass lighting, neutral wall shades, and modern upholstery to balance the dark timber tones.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking and fading. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the protective patination.
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