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Antique Georgian Sheraton Mahogany Kneehole Desk C.1790
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Antique Georgian Sheraton Mahogany Kneehole Desk C.1790

18th century
Description

A George III Sheraton period mahogany kneehole desk, the flame-figured top crossbanded in satinwood with a geometric marquetry border, quarter-paterae inlays to the corners and centred by an inlaid shell medallion. An integral brushing slide sits above a configuration of graduated drawers, all with matching geometric marquetry borders, flanking a recessed central cupboard with a further shell patera, all raised on shaped bracket feet.

Reflecting the neat proportions of classic Sheraton design, the piece serves beautifully as a functional writing desk or dressing table for a principal bedroom. All original locks are fully operational via a single key, with the exception of the central drawer lock.

Very good antique condition, with some light surface wear consistent with age. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1790.

Dimensions

Height: 79.5 cm

Width: 87 cm

Depth: 48 cm

Kneehole Height: 60.5 cm

Kneehole Width: 31 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
79.5cm (31.30")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Founders Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216463
Dealers Internal Reference
3726
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Description
A George III Sheraton period mahogany kneehole desk, the flame-figured top crossbanded in satinwood with a geometric marquetry border, quarter-paterae inlays to the corners and centred by an inlaid shell medallion. An integral brushing slide sits above a configuration of graduated drawers, all with matching geometric marquetry borders, flanking a recessed central cupboard with a further shell patera, all raised on shaped bracket feet.
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Reflecting the neat proportions of classic Sheraton design, the piece serves beautifully as a functional writing desk or dressing table for a principal bedroom.
Founders Antiques

All original locks are fully operational via a single key, with the exception of the central drawer lock.

fig 1. An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring multiple drawers with brass drop handles, satinwood stringing inlay, a central recessed cupboard with a shell motif, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Antique Georgian Sheraton Mahogany Kneehole Desk C.1790

Very good antique condition, with some light surface wear consistent with age. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1790.

Dimensions

Height: 79.5 cm

Width: 87 cm

Depth: 48 cm

Kneehole Height: 60.5 cm

Kneehole Width: 31 cm

Height
79.5cm (31.30")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216463
Dealers Internal Ref
3726
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Archive I An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring multiple drawers with brass drop handles, satinwood stringing inlay, a central recessed cupboard with a shell motif, and bracket feet.

Antique Georgian Sheraton Mahogany Kneehole Desk c.1790

Archive II An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring multiple drawers with brass drop handles, satinwood stringing inlay, a central recessed cupboard with a shell motif, and bracket feet. View II
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Archive V An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring multiple drawers with brass drop handles, satinwood stringing inlay, a central recessed cupboard with a shell motif, and bracket feet. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring multiple drawers with brass drop handles, satinwood stringing inlay, a central recessed cupboard with a shell motif, and bracket feet. View VI
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An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring multiple drawers with brass drop handles, satinwood stringing inlay, a central recessed cupboard with a shell motif, and bracket feet.
Antique Georgian Sheraton Mahogany Kneehole Desk c.1790
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A Georgian kneehole desk is an 18th-century writing table featuring a central kneehole recess, often containing a small recessed cupboard, flanked by vertical banks of drawers.

Sheraton period desks were typically constructed using solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, featuring hand-dovetailed secondary timbers like oak or pine, cast brass drop handles, and fine satinwood stringing or marquetry inlay.

Authentic late 18th-century desks display hand-sawn dovetail joints, original iron locks, hand-cast brass hardware, natural surface patination, and characteristic period motifs such as bracket feet and fine marquetry details.

A Georgian kneehole desk functions well in a modern home office, study, or entrance hall, paired with contemporary table lighting and understated artwork to contrast traditional cabinet making with modern design elements.

Maintain antique mahogany by dusting regularly with a soft dry microfibre cloth and applying beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, while keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight.
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