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Antique George III 18th Century 8 Drawer Mahogany Kneehole Writing Desk Georgian C1790

Name: Antique George III 18th Century 8 Drawer Mahogany Kneehole Writing Desk Georgian C1790
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1139554
Price: 1475 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

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Description

Antique George III Kneehole Desk

A very rare Georgian kneehole desk.

We are delighted to bring to you a very rare 18th Century Georgian (George III) Kneehole desk of small proportions in Mahogany around C1790.

This desk has a figured Mahogany top above its quite unusual pull out writing surface, complete with a full grain blue leather blind tooled writing skiver which is in great condition. The desk has 8 deep drawers including a full width top drawer with a secret drawer below in the kneehole frieze. To the back of the kneehole is a lovely little cupboard, complete with a shelf inside, its original lock and escutcheon. The cupboard door and all drawer locks are all working Georgian warded locks, complete with original keys. The top drawer and 2 drawers on the right pedestal are locked with a separate key (these locks have been replaced with original Georgian locks at some point). The drawers have cock-beaded edges (none missing), are dovetail constructed and all smoothly operate, with no considerable drawer wear. Each drawer is complete with its lightly polished brass plate dropper handles (the handles have been replaced at some point) and keyhole escutcheons with rosetta brass pulls to the writing surface slide. The desk terminates to its rather lovely twin pedestal shaped bracket feet.

This small yet very useful desk would look fantastic in a country cottage and is ideal in any period office/study or could even be used in a bedroom as a small dressing table. The drawers are ideal for storing laptops, paperwork and other home office oddments with the bonus of being able to lock all of the drawers.

This lovely desk is complete with its original wax polished finish with its idillic deep Mahogany colour with lots of beautifully worn patina and character.We have sympathetically restored this item maintaining original patina by just carefully waxing this item to enhance the French polished surface and preserve it for many years to come.

Please note; This item is in great condition for its age as shown by the photographs, however, being an antique item of this age there may be minor blemishes here and there which we feel adds to its originality and heritage of the piece.Items placed on or around this item are not included in the sale

Dimensions

Height: 765mm

Width: 860mm

Depth: 450mm

Pull out writing surface width: 790mm

Pull out writing surface depth: 300mm

Height to underside of pull out writing surface: 715mm

Height to underside kneehole (secret drawer): 555mm

Width of kneehole: 330mm

Delivery

*Private insured courier normally £60 for this item, enquire for accurate quote*

Date of Manufacture

Lincoln Restorations has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

86cm (33.86")

Depth

45cm (17.72")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1139554

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Description

Antique George III Kneehole Desk

A very rare Georgian kneehole desk.

“

We are delighted to bring to you a very rare 18th Century Georgian (George III) Kneehole desk of small proportions in Mahogany around C1790.

Lincoln Restorations

fig 1. An 18th century George III mahogany kneehole desk featuring eight drawers, a central cupboard door, and brass drop handles. — fig 1. Antique George III 18th Century 8 Drawer Mahogany Kneehole Writing Desk Georgian C1790

This desk has a figured Mahogany top above its quite unusual pull out writing surface, complete with a full grain blue leather blind tooled writing skiver which is in great condition. The desk has 8 deep drawers including a full width top drawer with a secret drawer below in the kneehole frieze. To the back of the kneehole is a lovely little cupboard, complete with a shelf inside, its original lock and escutcheon. The cupboard door and all drawer locks are all working Georgian warded locks, complete with original keys. The top drawer and 2 drawers on the right pedestal are locked with a separate key (these locks have been replaced with original Georgian locks at some point). The drawers have cock-beaded edges (none missing), are dovetail constructed and all smoothly operate, with no considerable drawer wear. Each drawer is complete with its lightly polished brass plate dropper handles (the handles have been replaced at some point) and keyhole escutcheons with rosetta brass pulls to the writing surface slide. The desk terminates to its rather lovely twin pedestal shaped bracket feet.

fig 2. An 18th century George III mahogany kneehole desk featuring eight drawers, a central cupboard door, and brass drop handles. — fig 2. Antique George III 18th Century 8 Drawer Mahogany Kneehole Writing Desk Georgian C1790

This small yet very useful desk would look fantastic in a country cottage and is ideal in any period office/study or could even be used in a bedroom as a small dressing table. The drawers are ideal for storing laptops, paperwork and other home office oddments with the bonus of being able to lock all of the drawers.

fig 3. An 18th century George III mahogany kneehole desk featuring eight drawers, a central cupboard door, and brass drop handles. — fig 3. Antique George III 18th Century 8 Drawer Mahogany Kneehole Writing Desk Georgian C1790

This lovely desk is complete with its original wax polished finish with its idillic deep Mahogany colour with lots of beautifully worn patina and character.We have sympathetically restored this item maintaining original patina by just carefully waxing this item to enhance the French polished surface and preserve it for many years to come.

fig 4. An 18th century George III mahogany kneehole desk featuring eight drawers, a central cupboard door, and brass drop handles. — fig 4. Antique George III 18th Century 8 Drawer Mahogany Kneehole Writing Desk Georgian C1790

Please note; This item is in great condition for its age as shown by the photographs, however, being an antique item of this age there may be minor blemishes here and there which we feel adds to its originality and heritage of the piece.Items placed on or around this item are not included in the sale

fig 5. An 18th century George III mahogany kneehole desk featuring eight drawers, a central cupboard door, and brass drop handles. — fig 5. Antique George III 18th Century 8 Drawer Mahogany Kneehole Writing Desk Georgian C1790

Dimensions

Height: 765mm

Width: 860mm

Depth: 450mm

Pull out writing surface width: 790mm

Pull out writing surface depth: 300mm

Height to underside of pull out writing surface: 715mm

Height to underside kneehole (secret drawer): 555mm

Width of kneehole: 330mm

Delivery

Private insured courier normally £60 for this item, enquire for accurate quote*

Date of Manufacture

Lincoln Restorations has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

86cm (33.86")

Depth

45cm (17.72")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1139554

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The George III period spans from 1760 to 1811, characterised by classical proportions, refined craftsmanship, and a transition from heavy mahogany designs influenced by Thomas Chippendale to lighter, neoclassical styles inspired by Robert Adam.

These desks are predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary softwoods like oak or pine, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers and traditional brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct construction markers such as hand-cut dovetailing, timber shrinkage consistent with age, period brass swing handles, and secondary woods appropriate to the 18th century.

Pairing a dark wood antique desk with modern, minimalist seating and minimalist lighting creates a balanced juxtaposition that highlights the rich grain and historical character of the piece within a contemporary space.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels and avoid placing the desk in direct sunlight to protect the timber and polish. Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth and occasionally apply traditional beeswax to nourish the wood.

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