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A Quality 20th Century Kneehole Desk
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A Quality 20th Century Kneehole Desk

1900 - 1920
Sold 23 August 2024 · Wickersley Antiques
This “Quality 20th Century Kneehole Desk” found a buyer.

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Description

A Super Quality Kneehole Desk in Mahogany, it has five drawers with original brass handles, it stands on four cabriole legs which are very well carved, the brown leather insert is possibly the original it has lots of patina, the back is polished so it can stand out from the wall, This is a very good quality piece and is in excellent condition.

circa 1920

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 130 CMS

DEPTH 69 CMS

HEIGHT 77 CMS

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Declaration

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 1920s.

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SA1002640
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Description
A Super Quality Kneehole Desk in Mahogany, it has five drawers with original brass handles, it stands on four cabriole legs which are very well carved, the brown leather insert is possibly the original it has lots of patina, the back is polished so it can stand out from the wall, This is a very good quality piece and is in excellent condition.

circa 1920

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 130 CMS

DEPTH 69 CMS

HEIGHT 77 CMS

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1002640
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Trade Associations

Wickersley Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A mahogany kneehole desk featuring a shaped top with line inlay, multiple small drawers with brass handles, and carved cabriole legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Quality 20th Century Kneehole Desk

Archive II A mahogany kneehole desk featuring a shaped top with line inlay, multiple small drawers with brass handles, and carved cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A mahogany kneehole desk featuring a shaped top with line inlay, multiple small drawers with brass handles, and carved cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A mahogany kneehole desk featuring a shaped top with line inlay, multiple small drawers with brass handles, and carved cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A mahogany kneehole desk featuring a shaped top with line inlay, multiple small drawers with brass handles, and carved cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A mahogany kneehole desk featuring a shaped top with line inlay, multiple small drawers with brass handles, and carved cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII A mahogany kneehole desk featuring a shaped top with line inlay, multiple small drawers with brass handles, and carved cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII A mahogany kneehole desk featuring a shaped top with line inlay, multiple small drawers with brass handles, and carved cabriole legs. View VIII
Archive IX A mahogany kneehole desk featuring a shaped top with line inlay, multiple small drawers with brass handles, and carved cabriole legs. View IX
Archive X A mahogany kneehole desk featuring a shaped top with line inlay, multiple small drawers with brass handles, and carved cabriole legs. View X
Archive XI A mahogany kneehole desk featuring a shaped top with line inlay, multiple small drawers with brass handles, and carved cabriole legs. View XI
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Wickersley Antiques
Telephone 07802 196 675 or 01142 851 486
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Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wickersley
Verified Since Jul 2011
Items For Sale 237
Items Sold 4,171
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Location: Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre, Caenby Corner, Gainsborough , Lincolnshire, DN21 5TJ, United Kingdom ,
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A mahogany kneehole desk featuring a shaped top with line inlay, multiple small drawers with brass handles, and carved cabriole legs.
A Quality 20th century Kneehole desk
Ref: SA1002640
A mahogany kneehole desk featuring a shaped top with line inlay, multiple small drawers with brass handles, and carved cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Object[Desks]
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style[Georgian Revival]
  • Material[Mahogany, Brass]
  • Colour[Warm Brown]
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Brass drop handles, Line inlay, Carved shell accents
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 69 cm (27 in)

FAQs

Kneehole desks first appeared in England during the late 17th century, evolving to provide a central recessed space for the users legs while incorporating banks of drawers on either side for storage.

These items are traditionally crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, brass drop handles, and sometimes decorative crossbanding or stringing inlay.

Authentic pieces are identified by inspecting the internal construction methods, such as hand-cut dovetailing, timber shrinkage patterns, oxidation on the secondary woods, and the appropriateness of the brass hardware for the stated era.

A traditional wooden desk can serve as a striking focal point in a modern study or living space when paired with minimalist seating to create an intentional contrast between old and new design elements.

Preservation requires maintaining stable room humidity and temperature levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying occasional high-grade beeswax polish, and avoiding silicone-based commercial sprays.
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