0
56,856  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 192  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA1108698
FOR SALE
£1,250
Email Buy
Save
Georgian Small Mahogany Writing Desk
Harrison Antique Furniture
for sale €1,463     $1,588
£1,250
Harrison Antique Furniture

Harrison Antique Furniture

Sellingantiques Verified Since Sep 2010
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    At harrison antique furniture we sell online affordable antique & pre-1940's furniture for every room in the home.
Relevant Links
Id #SA1108698
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Georgian Small Mahogany Writing Desk

19th century
Description

Georgian period small mahogany writing desk raised on turned feet.

Having side brass carry handles. Easy opening deep storage drawers, oak lined with brass handles (one pull handle missing).

Central rear kneehole cupboard door with original Georgian key, opening to reveal useful storage space for printer paper or valuables.

Original polish finish and in sturdy condition. Circa 1800

Measurements

Height 36”

Height to Kneehole 24”

Width 40”

Width of Kneehole 14”

Depth of Desk 22”

Cupboard Dimensions

Height 18.5” x Width 14” x Depth 10”

Drawers

Long Drawer 5.25”

Top Side Drawers 7”

Lower Drawers 9.5” depth x 10” wide

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Physical Dimensions
Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
101.5cm (39.96")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1108698
Dealers Internal Reference
Pcf 22 11 24
Dealers Notes

Here at Harrison Antique Furniture Ltd we abide by the distance selling regulations.

You have the right to cancel your order within 48 hours.

Once item is delivered you have 14 days to cancel. Return of the goods must be within 14 days of this cancellation date.

The cost of the item/s will be refunded, whilst the cost of returning the item/s is at the buyers own expense.

Visit Website www.harrisonantiquefurniture.co.uk for full terms & conditions.

Delivery when shown as Free UK Mainland excludes Scottish Highlands.

Description
Georgian period small mahogany writing desk raised on turned feet.

Having side brass carry handles. Easy opening deep storage drawers, oak lined with brass handles (one pull handle missing).

“
Central rear kneehole cupboard door with original Georgian key, opening to reveal useful storage space for printer paper or valuables.
Harrison Antique Furniture
fig 1. A Georgian mahogany kneehole writing desk featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, brass handles, a central cupboard door, and turned feet.
fig 1. Georgian Small Mahogany Writing Desk

Original polish finish and in sturdy condition. Circa 1800

Measurements

Height 36”

Height to Kneehole 24”

Width 40”

Width of Kneehole 14”

Depth of Desk 22”

Cupboard Dimensions

Height 18.5” x Width 14” x Depth 10”

Drawers

Long Drawer 5.25”

Top Side Drawers 7”

Lower Drawers 9.5” depth x 10” wide

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
101.5cm (39.96")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1108698
Dealers Internal Ref
Pcf 22 11 24
Harrison Antique Furniture
Harrison Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

At harrison antique furniture we sell online affordable antique & pre-1940's furniture for every room in the home.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Harrison Antique Furniture Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
A Georgian mahogany kneehole writing desk featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, brass handles, a central cupboard door, and turned feet.
1 / 13
Archive I A Georgian mahogany kneehole writing desk featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, brass handles, a central cupboard door, and turned feet.

Georgian Small Mahogany Writing Desk

Archive II A Georgian mahogany kneehole writing desk featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, brass handles, a central cupboard door, and turned feet. View II
Archive III A Georgian mahogany kneehole writing desk featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, brass handles, a central cupboard door, and turned feet. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A Georgian mahogany kneehole writing desk featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, brass handles, a central cupboard door, and turned feet.
Archive V A Georgian mahogany kneehole writing desk featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, brass handles, a central cupboard door, and turned feet. View V
Archive VI A Georgian mahogany kneehole writing desk featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, brass handles, a central cupboard door, and turned feet. View VI
Archive VII A Georgian mahogany kneehole writing desk featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, brass handles, a central cupboard door, and turned feet. View VII
Archive VIII A Georgian mahogany kneehole writing desk featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, brass handles, a central cupboard door, and turned feet. View VIII
Archive IX A Georgian mahogany kneehole writing desk featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, brass handles, a central cupboard door, and turned feet. View IX
Archive X A Georgian mahogany kneehole writing desk featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, brass handles, a central cupboard door, and turned feet. View X
Archive XI A Georgian mahogany kneehole writing desk featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, brass handles, a central cupboard door, and turned feet. View XI
Archive XII A Georgian mahogany kneehole writing desk featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, brass handles, a central cupboard door, and turned feet. View XII
Archive XIII A Georgian mahogany kneehole writing desk featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, brass handles, a central cupboard door, and turned feet. View XIII
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Harrison Antique Furniture

Harrison Antique Furniture
Telephone 07831 299 993
Location
Stratford upon Avon
Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/haf
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 982
Items Sold 1,871
Harrison Antique Furniture
Harrison Antique Furniture
Verified Since Sep 2010
View Dealer Info
Location: Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/haf
Verified
Sep 2010
For Sale
982
Sold
1,871
A Georgian mahogany kneehole writing desk featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, brass handles, a central cupboard door, and turned feet.
Georgian Small Mahogany Writing Desk
Ref: SA1108698
A Georgian mahogany kneehole writing desk featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, brass handles, a central cupboard door, and turned feet.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Scale Reference
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

A Georgian kneehole desk is a compact writing table introduced during the 18th century, featuring a recessed central cupboard flanked by short drawers on either side. Designed for versatile use as both a writing workstation and a dressing table, it represents a classic staple of 18th-century English cabinet making.

Georgian cabinet makers typically utilised solid Cuban or West Indian mahogany, frequently applying flame mahogany veneers to front drawer faces for decorative grain patterns. Secondary timbers such as pine or oak were used for internal drawer construction, fitted with cast brass handles and keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic Georgian desks feature hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, hand-planed secondary timber backings, and cast brass fittings displaying natural patination. In addition, examine locks and construction marks for hand-forged iron or brass components typical of pre-industrial cabinet making.

Position the desk against a feature wall or near natural light in a study or hallway to serve as a functional workstation. Pair the piece with a contemporary desk lamp and neutral decorative accents to balance the rich tone of the dark mahogany wood.

Dust the surface regularly using a soft microfibre cloth and apply a beeswax polish periodically to maintain the timber finish. Keep the desk clear of direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying, veneer separation, or colour fading.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories