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Virginia Walnut Kneehole Desk
Hansord Antiques
for sale €2,867     $3,112
£2,450
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Virginia Walnut Kneehole Desk

18th century
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An early 18th century walnut kneehole desk with good original handles, and quarter veneered top.

The rich colour of the veneers on this kneehole would make us think it is Virginian walnut rather than the European normally used in English desks.

A similar coloured piece is illustrated in the Norman Adam’s book on 18th century furniture.

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Hansord Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

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SA1213103
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Our stock includes early oak and walnut furniture from the 18th century, as well as more formal pieces from the Georgian period. Clocks, barometers and globes are complemented by Colonial cabinets, furniture and early arms. Their scientific instruments, which include early microscopes, telescopes and equipment such as sextants, provide a fascinating insight into the evolution of technology, whilst demonstrating fine artistry and craftsmanship. One of Hansord’s many exhibitions was entitled ‘From simplicity to complexity with a little eccentricity’ and this continues to be the guiding mantra behind their collection today.

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An early 18th century walnut kneehole desk with good original handles, and quarter veneered top.
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The rich colour of the veneers on this kneehole would make us think it is Virginian walnut rather than the European normally used in English desks.
Hansord Antiques

A similar coloured piece is illustrated in the Norman Adam’s book on 18th century furniture.

Date of Manufacture

Hansord Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

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SA1213103
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SKU00001438
Hansord Antiques
Hansord Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2016

Furniture, works of art,globes ,and scientific instruments

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An antique Georgian dark brown Virginia walnut kneehole desk featuring a flat top surface, a single top drawer, six side drawers with brass handles, shaped bracket feet, and a central recessed cupboard.
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Archive I An antique Georgian dark brown Virginia walnut kneehole desk featuring a flat top surface, a single top drawer, six side drawers with brass handles, shaped bracket feet, and a central recessed cupboard.

VIRGINIA WALNUT KNEEHOLE DESK

Archive II An antique Georgian dark brown Virginia walnut kneehole desk featuring a flat top surface, a single top drawer, six side drawers with brass handles, shaped bracket feet, and a central recessed cupboard. View II
Archive III An antique Georgian dark brown Virginia walnut kneehole desk featuring a flat top surface, a single top drawer, six side drawers with brass handles, shaped bracket feet, and a central recessed cupboard. View III
Archive IV An antique Georgian dark brown Virginia walnut kneehole desk featuring a flat top surface, a single top drawer, six side drawers with brass handles, shaped bracket feet, and a central recessed cupboard. View IV
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An antique Georgian dark brown Virginia walnut kneehole desk featuring a flat top surface, a single top drawer, six side drawers with brass handles, shaped bracket feet, and a central recessed cupboard.
VIRGINIA WALNUT KNEEHOLE DESK
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An antique Georgian dark brown Virginia walnut kneehole desk featuring a flat top surface, a single top drawer, six side drawers with brass handles, shaped bracket feet, and a central recessed cupboard.
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Introduced in the early 18th century during the Queen Anne and Georgian periods, a kneehole desk features a recessed central compartment flanked by pedestals of drawers, allowing a seated person to work comfortably at the flat writing surface.

These pieces were typically constructed using native woods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, featuring brass backplate drop handles, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, and solid wood dust boards between drawers.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, period-correct brass hardware, authentic timber oxidisation inside drawer linings, and a recessed central cupboard door with shaped apron detailing.

A walnut kneehole desk functions well as a compact writing desk in a home office, an entry hallway console table, or a vanity table in a bedroom when paired with neutral walls and subtle brass lighting.

Maintain the timber figure by applying a high-quality beeswax polish twice yearly, keeping the surface clear of standing moisture, and placing the piece away from direct sunlight or strong heat sources to prevent wood movement.
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