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English Serpentine Kneehole Desk
Arcadia Antiques
for sale €1,697     $1,842
£1,450
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English Serpentine Kneehole Desk

19th century
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Interesting 19th Century English serpentine front knee hole desk with later harlequin painted decoration. 1890

Knee hole space is 36cm w x 60cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
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Arcadia Antiques has dated this Painted Serpentine Kneehole Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1190003
Dealers Internal Reference
9263
Description
Interesting 19th Century English serpentine front knee hole desk with later harlequin painted decoration. 1890

Knee hole space is 36cm w x 60cm

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Painted Serpentine Kneehole Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190003
Dealers Internal Ref
9263
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A black painted English serpentine desk featuring a cream and black harlequin pattern on five drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and tapered square legs.
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Archive I A black painted English serpentine desk featuring a cream and black harlequin pattern on five drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and tapered square legs.

English Serpentine Kneehole Desk

Archive II A black painted English serpentine desk featuring a cream and black harlequin pattern on five drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and tapered square legs. View II
Archive III A black painted English serpentine desk featuring a cream and black harlequin pattern on five drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and tapered square legs. View III
Archive IV A black painted English serpentine desk featuring a cream and black harlequin pattern on five drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and tapered square legs. View IV
Archive V A black painted English serpentine desk featuring a cream and black harlequin pattern on five drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and tapered square legs. View V
Archive VI A black painted English serpentine desk featuring a cream and black harlequin pattern on five drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and tapered square legs. View VI
Archive VII A black painted English serpentine desk featuring a cream and black harlequin pattern on five drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and tapered square legs. View VII
Archive VIII A black painted English serpentine desk featuring a cream and black harlequin pattern on five drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and tapered square legs. View VIII
Archive IX A black painted English serpentine desk featuring a cream and black harlequin pattern on five drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and tapered square legs. View IX
Archive X A black painted English serpentine desk featuring a cream and black harlequin pattern on five drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and tapered square legs. View X
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Arcadia Antiques

Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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A black painted English serpentine desk featuring a cream and black harlequin pattern on five drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and tapered square legs.
English Serpentine Kneehole Desk
Ref: SA1190003
A black painted English serpentine desk featuring a cream and black harlequin pattern on five drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and tapered square legs.
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A serpentine kneehole desk is a writing table featuring a recessed central opening for seating, flanked by drawers, with a gently curved front profile. Popularised in 18th-century England, this design combines functional storage with elegant Neoclassical proportions.

Traditional English kneehole desks were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or pine, often featuring dovetail drawer joints and cast brass handles. Painted finishes, lacquering, or decorative marquetry were frequently applied to create distinctive surface designs.

Authentic period pieces often show signs of hand-craftsmanship, including hand-cut dovetail joints, irregular drawer linings, and natural wear around the keyholes and brass hardware. Examining the underside and rear panels for hand-sawn timber marks and age-related shrinkage also helps verify authenticity.

A painted serpentine desk functions effectively as a focal piece in a hallway, bedroom, or home office. Pairing it with contemporary lighting, neutral backdrop walls, and minimalist artwork balances the bold pattern while highlighting its historical shape.

Preserve painted antique furniture by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Avoid chemical cleaners or excessive moisture, which can degrade or lift historical paint finishes.
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