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Antique Mahogany Kneehole Desk
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Antique Mahogany Kneehole Desk

18th century
For Sale by Deva Antiques
Description

A fine Geo II mahogany kneehole desk, good colour and patination , original brasses. C1740

Date of Manufacture

Deva Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 08075474
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 260-295 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Hand-cut dovetails on the drawer sides: cabinet making before machine cutting.
Quarter-sawn oak drawer linings: solid mid-18th-century construction throughout.
Vertically boarded back with hand-forged nails: untouched early framing.
Cast brass batwing backplates and drop handles: appropriate early Georgian metalwork.
Fading and wear to the top surface: centuries of domestic use.

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
78cm (30.71")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1010782
Dealers Internal Reference
21130
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Description
A fine Geo II mahogany kneehole desk, good colour and patination , original brasses. C1740
Date of Manufacture

Deva Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08075474
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 260-295 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Hand-cut dovetails on the drawer sides: cabinet making before machine cutting.
Quarter-sawn oak drawer linings: solid mid-18th-century construction throughout.
Vertically boarded back with hand-forged nails: untouched early framing.
Cast brass batwing backplates and drop handles: appropriate early Georgian metalwork.
Fading and wear to the top surface: centuries of domestic use.

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
78cm (30.71")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1010782
Dealers Internal Ref
21130
Deva Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022
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Archive I An antique Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a long top drawer, six side drawers, a central recessed cupboard, and brass handles resting on bracket feet.

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An antique Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a long top drawer, six side drawers, a central recessed cupboard, and brass handles resting on bracket feet.
Antique mahogany kneehole desk
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsKneehole recess cupboard, Brass swan-neck handles, Bracket feet, Flame mahogany veneer
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 82 cm (32 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This Georgian antique mahogany kneehole desk presents a warm brown timber colour with rich patination. The construction incorporates flame mahogany veneer, complemented by original brass swan-neck handles and escutcheons, and stands upon bracket feet. The layout comprises a long top drawer above six smaller side drawers and a central recessed cupboard door. Practical dimensions measure 78 cm high, 82 cm wide, and 52 cm deep. Suitable placement includes a study or a gentleman's library. The compact proportions allow positioning against a wall or within a traditional work space, providing surface storage on the top alongside functional drawer capacity for stationery and documents.

FAQs

First appearing in England during the early eighteenth century, the kneehole desk was designed as a compact, dual-purpose piece used both as a writing cabinet and a bedroom dressing table. Its defining feature is a central recessed area flanked by vertical banks of drawers, allowing the user to sit comfortably.

Authentic Georgian examples were typically constructed using solid mahogany or rich flame mahogany veneers laid over pine or oak carcases. High-quality brass swan-neck or drop handles were standard, alongside solid oak drawer linings.

Look for hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, hand-planed back panels, original cast brass hardware, and a natural patinated finish. Authentic eighteenth-century pieces often include a small recessed cupboard behind the kneehole area for storage.

Place the desk against a modern neutral backdrop and pair it with a streamlined contemporary chair or sleek task lamp to create an engaging balance between historic craftsmanship and modern functionality.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying beeswax sparingly once or twice a year, working in the direction of the wood grain. Keep the item away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent warping or drying.
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