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Georgian Walnut Knee Hole Desk
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
for sale €1,463     $1,588
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Georgian Walnut Knee Hole Desk

18th century
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A beautiful walnut kneehole desk from the Georgian period, offered in excellent antique condition. The top displays a lovely, well-figured grain enhanced by subtle feather-banding and the gentle signs of age that speak to centuries of careful use. The drawer arrangement of a long top drawer above an arched kneehole, flanked by three drawers to each side. Each drawer retains its decorative brass handles, runs smoothly, and provides excellent storage. Additional storage is found within the kneehole itself, where a small central cupboard, complete with working key, offers a charming extra compartment. As with all genuine antiques, there are minor imperfections as shown in the photographs; however, the whole desk stands solidly, with a pleasing presence and a wonderfully tactile finish. A versatile and characterful piece, equally at home in a study, bedroom, or living space, and full of the warmth, practicality, and quiet dignity that define good Georgian furniture.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Georgian Walnut Kneehole Desk to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1200996
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI4093
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Description
A beautiful walnut kneehole desk from the Georgian period, offered in excellent antique condition.
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The top displays a lovely, well-figured grain enhanced by subtle feather-banding and the gentle signs of age that speak to centuries of careful use.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The drawer arrangement of a long top drawer above an arched kneehole, flanked by three drawers to each side. Each drawer retains its decorative brass handles, runs smoothly, and provides excellent storage. Additional storage is found within the kneehole itself, where a small central cupboard, complete with working key, offers a charming extra compartment. As with all genuine antiques, there are minor imperfections as shown in the photographs; however, the whole desk stands solidly, with a pleasing presence and a wonderfully tactile finish. A versatile and characterful piece, equally at home in a study, bedroom, or living space, and full of the warmth, practicality, and quiet dignity that define good Georgian furniture.

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Georgian Walnut Kneehole Desk to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1200996
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI4093
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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An 18th-century Georgian burr walnut kneehole desk featuring brass drop handles, bone keyhole escutcheons, an arched central recess, and bracket feet.
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Archive I An 18th-century Georgian burr walnut kneehole desk featuring brass drop handles, bone keyhole escutcheons, an arched central recess, and bracket feet.

Georgian Walnut Knee Hole Desk

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An 18th-century Georgian burr walnut kneehole desk featuring brass drop handles, bone keyhole escutcheons, an arched central recess, and bracket feet.
Georgian Walnut Knee Hole Desk
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A Georgian kneehole desk is an 18th-century writing table designed with a central recessed space for legroom, flanked by vertical columns of drawers and often incorporating a recessed cupboard.

Georgian cabinetmakers primarily used solid timber frames with figured walnut or mahogany veneers, oak secondary woods for drawer interiors, and solid brass drop handles or escutcheons.

Authentic pieces generally show hand-cut dovetail jointing, oak or pine secondary timber, historic wear on the drawer runners, and original or period-appropriate brass fittings.

Position the desk as a focal point in a home office or study, pairing the rich timber tones with modern task lighting and clean, contemporary wall colours.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a dry microfiber cloth and applying a neutral beeswax polish annually, while avoiding proximity to direct heat sources and bright sunlight.
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