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Antique Georgian Mahogany Kneehole or Draughtsman's Desk
Moxhams Antiques
for sale €3,101     $3,366
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Moxhams Antiques

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    Roger and jill founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.
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Antique Georgian Mahogany Kneehole or Draughtsman's Desk

18th century
For Sale by Moxhams Antiques
Description

A George III Architect’s / Draughtsman’s desk with a rising top and a pair of removable bookrests, the top drawers fitted as a writing surface and the back made to resemble a pair of doors; original swansneck handles; fitted with wheels underneath each bracket foot for mobility.

circa 1765

Physical Dimensions
Height
81.5cm (32.09")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Moxhams Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1103849
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CA232
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Established in 1967,Moxhams Antiques is a family business with a large shop in Bradford-on-Avon near Bath. We have an extensive and varied stock specialising in good period town and country furniture, ceramics, particularly delftware, as well as some decorative items.

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Description
A George III Architect’s / Draughtsman’s desk with a rising top and a pair of removable bookrests, the top drawers fitted as a writing surface and the back made to resemble a pair of doors; original swansneck handles; fitted with wheels underneath each bracket foot for mobility.

circa 1765

Height
81.5cm (32.09")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Moxhams Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1103849
Dealers Internal Ref
CA232
Moxhams Antiques
Moxhams Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009

Roger and jill founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.

Dealer Profile

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Moxhams Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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Wiltshire
BA15 1JZ
United Kingdom
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An antique Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a green leather writing insert, brass swan-neck handles, and multiple drawers on bracket feet.
Antique Georgian Mahogany Kneehole or Draughtsman's Desk
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An antique Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a green leather writing insert, brass swan-neck handles, and multiple drawers on bracket feet.
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A kneehole desk is an 18th-century writing table featuring a central recessed space for the legs, flanked by columns of drawers or cupboards. Popularised during the Georgian era, these compact desks were designed for writing and document storage in library and study settings.

Georgian desks were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany, walnut, or oak, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints and solid brass hardware. Writing surfaces frequently incorporated gold-tooled leather or baize inserts.

Authentic Georgian desks feature hand-cut dovetail jointing with slight irregularities, cast brass swan-neck or bail handles, and solid wood drawer linings, often in oak or pine. Look for natural timber shrinkage and wear patterns consistent with 18th-century craftsmanship.

Position a Georgian desk as a focal point in a study or alcove, pairing it with contemporary task lighting and a modern chair to create a balanced, eclectic aesthetic. The warm mahogany and leather insert complement both minimalist and traditional colour schemes.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the wood grain. Protect the leather insert from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent drying and cracking.
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