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Extremely Unusual 18thc Kneehole Desk in Mahagany
Mike Melody Antiques
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Extremely Unusual 18thc Kneehole Desk in Mahagany

18th century
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From a property in north wales an unusual georgian mahogany desk c1780/1800

After 48 years in the antique trade its the first desk of this type we have owned. See pics

We had to consult our reference library to find one similar

Its a price guide printed in.1990.

It measures 89cms w 80cms h and 52cms d

In totally original condition including the hand turned mahogany handles/ knobs.

We have pictured one we found

A very unusual piece of antique furniture and as always offered at our normal competitive price

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Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

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From a property in north wales an unusual georgian mahogany desk c1780/1800

After 48 years in the antique trade its the first desk of this type we have owned. See pics

We had to consult our reference library to find one similar

fig 1. An 18th-century mahogany kneehole desk featuring a long top drawer above six smaller side drawers and a central recessed cupboard on bracket feet.
fig 1. Extremely Unusual 18thc Kneehole Desk in Mahagany

Its a price guide printed in.1990.

It measures 89cms w 80cms h and 52cms d

In totally original condition including the hand turned mahogany handles/ knobs.

We have pictured one we found

A very unusual piece of antique furniture and as always offered at our normal competitive price

UK delivery included

Export can be arranged at cost

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

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Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Archive I An 18th-century mahogany kneehole desk featuring a long top drawer above six smaller side drawers and a central recessed cupboard on bracket feet.

EXTREMELY UNUSUAL 18THC KNEEHOLE DESK IN MAHAGANY

Archive II An 18th-century mahogany kneehole desk featuring a long top drawer above six smaller side drawers and a central recessed cupboard on bracket feet. View II
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Archive IV An 18th-century mahogany kneehole desk featuring a long top drawer above six smaller side drawers and a central recessed cupboard on bracket feet. View IV
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An 18th-century mahogany kneehole desk featuring a long top drawer above six smaller side drawers and a central recessed cupboard on bracket feet.
EXTREMELY UNUSUAL 18THC KNEEHOLE DESK IN MAHAGANY
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A Georgian kneehole desk is a compact form of flat-topped writing table introduced in the early 18th century. It features a long top drawer above two vertical banks of smaller drawers that flank a recessed central kneehole space, often housing a small cupboard.

These desks were primarily constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, with oak or pine utilized for secondary drawer linings. Fixtures typically included cast brass keyhole escutcheons, brass or wooden handles, and hand-cut dovetail joinery.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-sawn drawer construction, thick wood veneers, original brass keyhole linings, and bracket feet. The central kneehole cupboard often features hand-forged iron hinges and period locks.

Place the desk against a neutral wall to highlight the dark mahogany tones, pairing it with a minimalist modern desk chair. Use it as a focal writing table in a study or as a hallway console table complemented by simple contemporary table lamps.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the wood grain. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity changes to prevent timber warping and finish degradation.
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