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Antique Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk

19th century
Sold 6 December 2025 · Penderyn Antiques
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Description

An elegant Victorian mahogany kneehole desk, featuring a green leather-inset writing surface and seven drawers surrounding the kneehole, each fitted with wooden knobs. The desk is supported on a plinth base, combining practicality with classic Victorian craftsmanship.

Item Ref; M-6328

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DIMENSIONS:

Height – 73cm / Width - 130cm / Depth - 69cm / Kneehole - 56cm

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CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition throughout, showing some signs of age. There is surface wear, including age-related marks and scratches, staining to the inside of the drawers, and some loss and scratches to the leather-inset top. Despite this, the desk remains solid and structurally sound.

Our experienced carpenter thoroughly inspects, repairs, and restores each item in our collection to ensure it is fully prepared for use in your home.

For a clear and accurate understanding of each item's condition, we ask that you carefully review all provided photos. These images are an essential part of the description and condition report, offering important visual details regarding the item's appearance and quality.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Declaration

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1170028
Dealers Internal Reference
M-6328
Dealers Notes

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DELIVERY INFORMATION:

FREE DELIVERY TO ENGLAND & WALES!

FREE delivery to England & Wales. For Scotland please get in touch for a delivery quote by calling us on 01685 813594.

Timescale: 5-15 working days. You will receive full delivery details once your order has been placed. For Scotland, delivery may take longer than 15 working days. Please note, the courier service is to the external doorstep, the courier will also deliver on their own so you will need to arrange for someone to help your end.

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For deliveries outside of mainland UK (i.e Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Scilly Isles) please get in touch for a quote.

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International & European: Please get in touch for a quote.

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Collection: Our shop is based in the village of Penderyn, South Wales, CF44 0TJ.

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In case of return, items must be received back in the same condition as delivered and a collection fee of £85 will apply, this would be deducted from any refund amount.

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ABOUT US:

Hello from the Penderyn Antiques team! We’re friendly and enthusiastic people who deeply care about providing professional and exceptional service to you! We have a vast range of antique furniture online and at our pink chapel antique shop based in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales. Like what you see? Follow us on social media @penderynantiques

Description
An elegant Victorian mahogany kneehole desk, featuring a green leather-inset writing surface and seven drawers surrounding the kneehole, each fitted with wooden knobs. The desk is supported on a plinth base, combining practicality with classic Victorian craftsmanship.
fig 1. An antique Victorian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a central drawer flanked by two tiers of three smaller drawers with turned wooden knobs.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Item Ref; M-6328

DIMENSIONS:

Height – 73cm / Width - 130cm / Depth - 69cm / Kneehole - 56cm

CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition throughout, showing some signs of age.

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There is surface wear, including age-related marks and scratches, staining to the inside of the drawers, and some loss and scratches to the leather-inset top.
Penderyn Antiques

Despite this, the desk remains solid and structurally sound.

fig 2. An antique Victorian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a central drawer flanked by two tiers of three smaller drawers with turned wooden knobs.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Our experienced carpenter thoroughly inspects, repairs, and restores each item in our collection to ensure it is fully prepared for use in your home.

For a clear and accurate understanding of each item's condition, we ask that you carefully review all provided photos. These images are an essential part of the description and condition report, offering important visual details regarding the item's appearance and quality.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Date of Manufacture

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1170028
Dealers Internal Ref
M-6328
Penderyn Antiques
Penderyn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Penderyn Antiques Profile Page

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South Wales
CF44 0TJ
United Kingdom
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An antique Victorian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a central drawer flanked by two tiers of three smaller drawers with turned wooden knobs.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden drawer knobs, Brass keyhole escutcheons, Plinth base, Multiple pedestal drawers
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 69 cm (27 in)

FAQs

A Victorian kneehole desk is a freestanding pedestal desk featuring a central recess for the users legs, flanked by banks of drawers, which became prominent during the 19th century for domestic and professional studies.

These desks were typically constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary softwoods, utilising hand-cut dovetail joints for the drawers and fitted with turned wooden knobs and brass keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate construction markers such as hand-cut dovetailing, aged patina, shrinkage cracks in the timber, and hand-turned wooden components rather than modern machine screws or synthetic glues.

An antique desk can be juxtaposed against contemporary minimalist seating and neutral walls to create a sophisticated focal point, functioning as a practical workspace or a sophisticated console.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood splitting, and clean periodically using a soft, dry cloth followed by applications of traditional beeswax.
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