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An Attractive Small Walnut 18thc Knee Hole Writing Desk
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An Attractive Small Walnut 18thc Knee Hole Writing Desk

18th century
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An Attractive and Small 18th Century Walnut Knee Hole Writing Desk with central key to one top long drawer and three drawers below to either side and cupboard underneath. The drawers carcass's are made of solid oak. Knee Height 55 cm. Very small veneer wear.

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Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
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Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Walnut Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

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SA1046809
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An Attractive and Small 18th Century Walnut Knee Hole Writing Desk with central key to one top long drawer and three drawers below to either side and cupboard underneath. The drawers carcass's are made of solid oak. Knee Height 55 cm. Very small veneer wear.
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Walnut Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1046809
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012

We display a variety of antiques at all price levels, including furniture, paintings and other decorative items

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An 18th-century warm brown walnut kneehole desk featuring a long top drawer, six side drawers, a central recessed cupboard, and brass hardware.
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An 18th-century warm brown walnut kneehole desk featuring a long top drawer, six side drawers, a central recessed cupboard, and brass hardware.
An Attractive Small Walnut 18thc Knee Hole Writing Desk
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An 18th-century warm brown walnut kneehole desk featuring a long top drawer, six side drawers, a central recessed cupboard, and brass hardware.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShaped bracket feet, Brass drop handles, Central recessed cupboard, Feathered walnut veneer
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 84 cm (33 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This eighteenth-century Georgian kneehole writing desk uses warm brown walnut, oak, and brass materials, finished with feathered walnut veneer. The piece incorporates a long top drawer, six side drawers, a central recessed cupboard, and shaped bracket feet, alongside brass drop handles and escutcheons. Practical dimensions of 76 cm high, 84 cm wide, and 46 cm deep accommodate placement within a gentleman's library or study. Use this desk in a home today as a functional writing workspace or writing table in a traditional study, home office, or living room. The compact configuration allows placement in smaller areas while providing seven storage drawers and a central cupboard for stationery and documents.

Originating in the early 18th century during the Queen Anne and Georgian periods, a kneehole desk is a compact writing table featuring a central recessed alcove flanked by two pedestals of small drawers. These versatile pieces frequently served as both writing desks and dressing tables in period interiors.

Desks of this period were typically crafted with solid oak or pine carcasses veneered in figured walnut or burr walnut. Features include hand-cut dovetail joints, oak drawer linings, decorative crossbanding, and sand-cast brass handles and keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic period examples display signs of hand construction, including wide, irregular hand-cut dovetails on drawer joints and hand-planed oak drawer bottoms. Look for natural surface oxidisation, authentic patination around keyholes and handles, and original shaped bracket feet.

Place the piece in a study, library, or hallway alongside tailored neutral upholstery, contemporary art, and brass lighting. The warm wood tones provide visual depth and historic balance within minimalist or classic interior schemes.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying and fading of the veneer. Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the historic patina.
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