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An Early 20th Century Mahogany Writing Desk.
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An Early 20th Century Mahogany Writing Desk.

1900 - 1920
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An early 20th century curl mahogany writing desk with a crossbanded to top. With drawers to each side surrounding inverse cupboard with key., with brass swing handles. H 76cms x W 79cms x H 47cms.

For more information please email or call us; Richard at the Office 07912624065

richie.perrott@live.co.uk

I provide a nationwide courier service, typically £70. For a precise quote, please inquire upon order placement. I conduct a thorough quality control check before dispatching your purchase, which will be delivered within 1 to 3 weeks. Kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to schedule a convenient delivery time.

Viewings at our workshop showroom can be scheduled by appointment.

Should you wish to return the item, although highly unlikely, please note that all transportation costs are the responsibility of the customer.

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 08587769
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Symmetrically arranged curl mahogany veneers on the top: rotary knife slicing on stable groundwork.
Neatly rebated vertical backboards with factory-smooth surfaces: modernised workshop production.
Sharp internal corners to the bracket feet: accurate mechanical cutting.
Matching brass swan-neck handles across all seven drawers: original complete revival brassware.

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.

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SA1083967
Description
An early 20th century curl mahogany writing desk with a crossbanded to top. With drawers to each side surrounding inverse cupboard with key., with brass swing handles. H 76cms x W 79cms x H 47cms.

For more information please email or call us; Richard at the Office 07912624065

fig 1. An early 20th-century mahogany kneehole desk featuring seven drawers with brass handles, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet.
fig 1. An Early 20th Century Mahogany Writing Desk.

richie.perrott@live.co.uk

I provide a nationwide courier service, typically £70. For a precise quote, please inquire upon order placement.

“
I conduct a thorough quality control check before dispatching your purchase, which will be delivered within 1 to 3 weeks.
Richie Perrott Antiques

Kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to schedule a convenient delivery time.

fig 2. An early 20th-century mahogany kneehole desk featuring seven drawers with brass handles, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet.
fig 2. An Early 20th Century Mahogany Writing Desk.

Viewings at our workshop showroom can be scheduled by appointment.

Should you wish to return the item, although highly unlikely, please note that all transportation costs are the responsibility of the customer.

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 08587769
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Symmetrically arranged curl mahogany veneers on the top: rotary knife slicing on stable groundwork.
Neatly rebated vertical backboards with factory-smooth surfaces: modernised workshop production.
Sharp internal corners to the bracket feet: accurate mechanical cutting.
Matching brass swan-neck handles across all seven drawers: original complete revival brassware.

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.

Reference Numbers
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Richie Perrott Antiques
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Richie Perrott Antiques

Richie Perrott Antiques
Telephone 07912 624 065
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Royal Wootton Bassett
Wiltshire
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An early 20th-century mahogany kneehole desk featuring seven drawers with brass handles, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet.
An early 20th century mahogany writing desk.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsKneehole recess, Brass swan-neck handles, Bracket feet, Flame mahogany veneer

This early 20th century Edwardian writing desk is constructed from warm brown curl and flame mahogany veneer, complemented by a crossbanded top. The piece measures 76 cm high, 79 cm wide, and 47 cm deep, and incorporates a central recessed cupboard enclosed by a door with a keyhole, flanked by seven drawers arranged across the sides. The drawers are fitted with brass swan-neck swing handles, and the base rests upon shaped bracket feet. Suitable for placement in a gentleman's library or a home study, this desk provides a functional writing surface alongside practical enclosed storage for paperwork and stationery. The rich grain patterns of the wood and the classical configuration of drawers and cupboard doors offer a traditional aesthetic suited to period interior schemes.

FAQs

A kneehole desk is a compact form of writing cabinet featuring a central recess for the legs, flanked by vertical columns of drawers and frequently incorporating a small recessed cupboard.

Traditional pieces feature solid or veneered mahogany construction, often accented with flame mahogany drawer fronts, pine or oak drawer linings, and cast brass drop handles or key escutcheons.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, natural patination across the wood grain, original brass hardware, and timber wear consistent with historic usage.

An antique kneehole desk serves as a functional focal point in a home office or study, contrasting polished timber tones against modern neutral paintwork and simple contemporary task lighting.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually to protect the finish, keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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