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George I Walnut Kneehole Desk C.1715
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George I Walnut Kneehole Desk C.1715

18th century
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A George I walnut Kneehole Desk with feather banded and quarter-veneered hinged top opening to reveal an adjustable reading stand and various compartments, above a dummy drawer and six drawers flanking a locking cupboard and raised on bracket supports,

2ft 8in Wide

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Serendipity Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

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A George I walnut Kneehole Desk with feather banded and quarter-veneered hinged top opening to reveal an adjustable reading stand and various compartments, above a dummy drawer and six drawers flanking a locking cupboard and raised on bracket supports,

2ft 8in Wide

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Serendipity Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

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Archive I A George I walnut kneehole desk featuring a long upper drawer, seven side drawers, a central recessed cupboard, and brass handles.

George I walnut Kneehole Desk c.1715

Archive II A George I walnut kneehole desk featuring a long upper drawer, seven side drawers, a central recessed cupboard, and brass handles. View II
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A George I walnut kneehole desk featuring a long upper drawer, seven side drawers, a central recessed cupboard, and brass handles.
George I walnut Kneehole Desk c.1715
Ref: SA1114652
A George I walnut kneehole desk featuring a long upper drawer, seven side drawers, a central recessed cupboard, and brass handles.
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Originating in the early eighteenth century, a George I kneehole desk is a compact form of writing cabinet or dressing table featuring a central recessed cupboard flanked by pedestals of small drawers.

These desks were commonly constructed using figured walnut veneers over pine or oak frames, complemented by solid brass drop handles and engraved escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit early eighteenth-century construction traits such as hand-cut dovetail joints, bracket feet, feather or crossbanded drawer borders, and original brass mounting marks.

A kneehole desk serves as a functional hall console, vanity table, or compact home office workstation when paired with understated modern seating and lighting.

Position the desk away from direct heat and sunlight, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying natural beeswax occasionally to preserve the timber patina.
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