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William and Mary Walnut Kneehole Bureau
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for sale €3,335     $3,620
£2,850
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William and Mary Walnut Kneehole Bureau

18th century
Description

William and Mary Walnut Kneehole Bureau.

Here we have a Very Unusual Designed Kneehole Bureau.

Having an Arrangement of 6 Oak Lined Drawers and a Central Cupboard with Decorative Drop Handles and Escutcheons.

The Bureau Stands Upon Turned "Bun" Feet.

The Bureau Features Herringbone Inlays and Crossbanding.

The Fall Opens to Reveal a Fitted Interior Comprising of Oak Lined Drawers, Pigeon Holes and a Sunken Well (Supposedly a Secret Compartment)

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 39 1/2" (100cm)

Width 33" (84cm)

Depth 22" (56cm)

Working Height 30" (76cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Walnut Kneehole Bureau Desk to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09277493
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 305-335 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Sliding well inside the desk: early eighteenth-century interior layout.
Walnut veneer with feather banding: craftsmanship of the early 1700s.
Hand-cut dovetails on oak drawer sides: hand joinery before machine methods.
Pierced brass plates with teardrop handles: hardware design from around 1700.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1182499
Dealers Internal Reference
PP106-8
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Description
William and Mary Walnut Kneehole Bureau.

Here we have a Very Unusual Designed Kneehole Bureau.

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Having an Arrangement of 6 Oak Lined Drawers and a Central Cupboard with Decorative Drop Handles and Escutcheons.
Philip Hunt Antiques
fig 1. An antique William and Mary walnut kneehole bureau with a slanted drop-front writing flap, brass teardrop handles, and ball feet.
fig 1. William and Mary Walnut Kneehole Bureau

The Bureau Stands Upon Turned "Bun" Feet.

The Bureau Features Herringbone Inlays and Crossbanding.

The Fall Opens to Reveal a Fitted Interior Comprising of Oak Lined Drawers, Pigeon Holes and a Sunken Well (Supposedly a Secret Compartment)

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 39 1/2" (100cm)

Width 33" (84cm)

Depth 22" (56cm)

Working Height 30" (76cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Walnut Kneehole Bureau Desk to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09277493
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 305-335 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Sliding well inside the desk: early eighteenth-century interior layout.
Walnut veneer with feather banding: craftsmanship of the early 1700s.
Hand-cut dovetails on oak drawer sides: hand joinery before machine methods.
Pierced brass plates with teardrop handles: hardware design from around 1700.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1182499
Dealers Internal Ref
PP106-8
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Philip Hunt Antiques
Telephone 07771 966 124 or 01603 629 999
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Sprowston
Norwich
United Kingdom

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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/philiphunt
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An antique William and Mary walnut kneehole bureau with a slanted drop-front writing flap, brass teardrop handles, and ball feet.
William and Mary Walnut Kneehole Bureau
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An antique William and Mary walnut kneehole bureau with a slanted drop-front writing flap, brass teardrop handles, and ball feet.
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  • ObjectBureaux & Desks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleWilliam and Mary
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDrop-front flap, Kneehole cupboard, Ball feet, Brass teardrop handles
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 84 cm (33 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This 18th century William and Mary kneehole bureau is made of walnut with warm brown tones and brass hardware, featuring herringbone inlays, crossbanding, and six oak-lined drawers alongside a central cupboard. The bureau stands upon turned bun feet and displays decorative brass teardrop handles with matching keyhole escutcheon plates, plus a slanted drop-front writing flap secured with a central keyhole. Practical dimensions measure 100 cm high, 84 cm wide, and 56 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a study, library, or living room, the bureau provides a functional writing surface and compact storage. The interior drop-front configuration opens to reveal pigeon holes, oak-lined drawers, and a sunken well. The kneehole arrangement accommodates a chair for writing tasks while maintaining a traditional English country house aesthetic.

FAQs

Originating in the late 17th century, a William and Mary kneehole bureau combines a slant-front writing slope with a central recessed kneehole, flanked by columns of drawers and set upon ball or bun feet.

These pieces were typically constructed using native or imported walnut, featuring figured walnut veneers, crossbanded borders, solid oak or pine drawer linings, and cast brass teardrop drop-handles.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, thick hand-sawn veneers, original brass escutcheons with teardrop pulls, and a central recessed cupboard enclosed within the pedestal base.

A period walnut bureau serves as a focal point in a study or living room when paired with modern abstract wall art and clean-lined contemporary lighting to complement its rich timber tones.

Maintain walnut furniture by applying a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, keeping the wood clear of direct sunlight, and wiping regularly with a dry microfibre cloth.
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