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Knee Hole Desk in Walnut
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Knee Hole Desk in Walnut

18th century
Sold 8 December 2024 · Rumble Antiques
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This is a really nice 18th century figured walnut Knee Hole desk .This desk has oak linings, cock beaded drawers and is sitting on bracket feet ,the veneer is well figured and is a good colour .The top has a two piece mirrored finish veneer and re entrant corners ,the brass handles are old replacements and this is common on pieces of this age

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Rumble Antiques has dated this Walnut Kneehole Desk to the 1750s.

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SA1051958
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Description
This is a really nice 18th century figured walnut Knee Hole desk .
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This desk has oak linings, cock beaded drawers and is sitting on bracket feet ,the veneer is well figured and is a good colour.
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.The top has a two piece mirrored finish veneer and re entrant corners ,the brass handles are old replacements and this is common on pieces of this age

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Rumble Antiques has dated this Walnut Kneehole Desk to the 1750s.

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SA1051958
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kneehole
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Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2022

Town and country furniture especially early walnut

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Telephone 01736 810033 or 07778 917300
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Tregonebris Old Farm
Sancreed
Penzance
Cornwall
TR208RQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rumbleantiques
Verified Since Nov 2022
Items For Sale 36
Items Sold 62
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An antique walnut kneehole desk featuring multiple small drawers, a central cupboard door, and polished brass drop handles.
Knee Hole desk in walnut
Ref: SA1051958
An antique walnut kneehole desk featuring multiple small drawers, a central cupboard door, and polished brass drop handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass drop handles, Dovetailed drawers, Central cupboard door, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

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Kneehole desks first appeared in England during the late 17th century, gaining significant popularity throughout the Queen Anne and Georgian periods as domestic writing and study furniture.

These pieces are typically constructed using solid timber frames with decorative veneers such as walnut or mahogany applied to oak or pine carcasses, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the timber ageing, hand- forged or cast brass hardware, secondary woods used in drawer construction, and traditional hand-cut joinery consistent with the era.

This type of desk works well as a focal point in a contemporary study or living space, paired with minimalist seating to create a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and modern design.

Preserve the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying appropriate microcrystalline wax periodically, and avoiding silicone-based polishes.
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