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Mid-18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Knee-hole Chest
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
for sale €18,486     $20,066
£15,800

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Mid-18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Knee-hole Chest

18th century
Description

A Fine mid-18th century well-figured mahogany serpentine knee-hole chest, having crossbanded moulded edged top above various drawers retaining original brass swan-necked handles and arched panelled central cupboard supported on unusual shaped ogee bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

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SA1052519
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4067
Description
A Fine mid-18th century well-figured mahogany serpentine knee-hole chest, having crossbanded moulded edged top above various drawers retaining original brass swan-necked handles and arched panelled central cupboard supported on unusual shaped ogee bracket feet.
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1052519
Dealers Internal Ref
4067
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016
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A mid-18th-century Georgian mahogany serpentine kneehole chest featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, brass handles, and a central recessed cupboard.
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Archive I A mid-18th-century Georgian mahogany serpentine kneehole chest featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, brass handles, and a central recessed cupboard.

Mid-18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Knee-Hole Chest

Archive II A mid-18th-century Georgian mahogany serpentine kneehole chest featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, brass handles, and a central recessed cupboard. View II
Archive III A mid-18th-century Georgian mahogany serpentine kneehole chest featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, brass handles, and a central recessed cupboard. View III
Archive IV A mid-18th-century Georgian mahogany serpentine kneehole chest featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, brass handles, and a central recessed cupboard. View IV
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Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Telephone 0207 229 0373 or 07710 044 704
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150-152 Kensington Church Street
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W8 4BN
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Patrick Sandberg Antiques
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A mid-18th-century Georgian mahogany serpentine kneehole chest featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, brass handles, and a central recessed cupboard.
Mid-18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Knee-Hole Chest
Ref: SA1052519
A mid-18th-century Georgian mahogany serpentine kneehole chest featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, brass handles, and a central recessed cupboard.
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A Georgian serpentine kneehole chest is a mid-18th-century piece of dual-purpose furniture featuring a wavy, S-curved front profile and a recessed central opening. Originally designed for bedrooms and dressing rooms, these pieces functioned both as compact writing desks and dressing tables.

These chests were typically crafted from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over oak or pine carcass wood. High-grade pieces feature cuts of flame mahogany veneer on the drawer fronts, hand-cast brass swan-neck handles, and steel lock mechanisms.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, oak drawer linings with grain running from front to back, and hand-planed timber surfaces. Original brass hardware will show subtle irregularities, and the timber patination should display natural wear around handles and feet.

A kneehole chest can be placed in a modern study, hallway, or bedroom to serve as a compact desk or console. Pairing dark mahogany with neutral wall tones, contemporary task lighting, or modern artwork creates a balanced contrast between period and contemporary design.

Maintain mahogany timber by wiping surfaces with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove dust. Apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish once or twice a year, buffing gently to preserve the patina, and keep the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight.
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