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Scottish Kneehole Writing Desk

19th century
Sold 24 March 2025 · Millers Antiques
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Description

A neat Scottish late 19th century desk in ash. A well made desk with the original leather inset top, three graduated drawers to either side with a centre drawer between. The desk is in good strong condition with free running drawers, standing on tapered legs with original castors, all ready for use, and dated around 1890.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Scottish Kneehole Writing Desk to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA1067310
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Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A neat Scottish late 19th century desk in ash.
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A well made desk with the original leather inset top, three graduated drawers to either side with a centre drawer between.
Millers Antiques

The desk is in good strong condition with free running drawers, standing on tapered legs with original castors, all ready for use, and dated around 1890.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Scottish Kneehole Writing Desk to the 1890s.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1067310
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
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1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2012
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A wooden kneehole writing desk with a leather top, multiple drawers with brass drop handles, and small casters on the legs.
Scottish Kneehole Writing Desk
Ref: SA1067310
A wooden kneehole writing desk with a leather top, multiple drawers with brass drop handles, and small casters on the legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass drop handles, Inset leather top, Pedestal drawers, Castor wheels
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

FAQs

Kneehole desks first emerged in the late 17th century, featuring a recessed central cupboard or opening flanked by pedestals of drawers, designed to provide a dedicated workspace while concealing the users legs.

These pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like oak or mahogany, often featuring dovetail joints on the drawers, brass swing handles, and inset leather writing surfaces.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the hand-cut dovetailing, timber shrinkage patterns, backboard construction, and the type of fixings and handles used, which should align with the eras manufacturing methods.

An antique desk can serve as a focal point in a modern study or living room by pairing it with minimalist seating to create a balanced contrast between old and new design elements.

Preserve the finish by keeping the desk away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the timber.
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