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Georgian Mahogany Desk/chest with Slide
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Georgian Mahogany Desk/chest with Slide

18th century
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A fine small Georgian mahogany desk or useful chest of drawers dating from the late 18th to early 19th century, distinguished by its elegant proportions and refined detailing. The chest is crafted from well‑figured mahogany with a warm, mellow patina, and is framed throughout with delicate satinwood stringing—a hallmark of quality cabinetmaking from the period.

A practical pull‑out slide sits neatly beneath the top, offering additional surface space for writing, dressing, or display. Below, the graduated drawers retain their original layout and are fitted with brass handles and escutcheons appropriate to the period. The whole piece stands on shaped bracket feet, giving it the balanced, architectural stance typical of Georgian furniture.

This is a versatile and decorative chest, ideal for a bedroom, hallway, or living space where understated Georgian elegance is desired.

Delivery can be arranged nationwide, please contact me further details

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Arundel Decorative has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the Georgian era.

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SA1219586
Description
A fine small Georgian mahogany desk or useful chest of drawers dating from the late 18th to early 19th century, distinguished by its elegant proportions and refined detailing.
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The chest is crafted from well‑figured mahogany with a warm, mellow patina, and is framed throughout with delicate satinwood stringing—a hallmark of quality cabinetmaking from the period.
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fig 1. A Georgian mahogany kneehole desk with multiple drawers, brass swan-neck handles, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Georgian Mahogany Desk/chest with Slide

A practical pull‑out slide sits neatly beneath the top, offering additional surface space for writing, dressing, or display. Below, the graduated drawers retain their original layout and are fitted with brass handles and escutcheons appropriate to the period. The whole piece stands on shaped bracket feet, giving it the balanced, architectural stance typical of Georgian furniture.

fig 2. A Georgian mahogany kneehole desk with multiple drawers, brass swan-neck handles, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet.
fig 2. Georgian Mahogany Desk/chest with Slide

This is a versatile and decorative chest, ideal for a bedroom, hallway, or living space where understated Georgian elegance is desired.

Delivery can be arranged nationwide, please contact me further details

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Arundel Decorative has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219586
Arundel Decorative
Arundel Decorative
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2026

Decorative french and period english furniture

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Archive I A Georgian mahogany kneehole desk with multiple drawers, brass swan-neck handles, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet.

Georgian Mahogany Desk/chest with Slide

Archive II A Georgian mahogany kneehole desk with multiple drawers, brass swan-neck handles, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet. View II
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Rear of 18 High Street
Arundel
West Sussex
BN18 9AB
United Kingdom
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A Georgian mahogany kneehole desk with multiple drawers, brass swan-neck handles, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet.
Georgian Mahogany Desk/Chest with Slide
Ref: SA1219586
A Georgian mahogany kneehole desk with multiple drawers, brass swan-neck handles, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsKneehole cupboard, Swan-neck brass handles, Bracket feet, Pull-out slide
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This Georgian mahogany desk provides a practical workspace and storage solution for a study, bedroom, or living area. Constructed from rich brown timber with a polished finish, the piece features a moulded top above a long frieze drawer centred by a brass keyhole escutcheon. Below this, a kneehole recess houses a small central cupboard door with a working key and brass latch, flanked by six graduated drawers fitted with matching swing handles. The hardware consists of brass swan-neck handles on shaped backplates, complemented by brass keyhole covers on the smaller drawers. The furniture stands on moulded bracket feet that elevate the frame above the floor. Subtle grain variations run vertically along the drawer fronts and horizontally across the top surface, showing signs of gentle age through minor surface wear. The entire piece measures 76 cm high, 87 cm wide, and 47 cm deep, offering compact proportions suited to period or traditional interior settings. Placed against a wall in a home office or hallway, the desk combines traditional craftsmanship with functional surface space for writing and everyday organisation.

FAQs

Originating in 18th-century Britain, a Georgian kneehole desk features a flat top above a single long top drawer, flanked by two pedestals of smaller drawers and a recessed central cupboard designed for legroom or storage.

Craftsmen predominantly constructed these pieces from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, oak drawer linings, and cast brass swan-neck handles.

Authentic pieces display hand-sawn drawer linings, irregular hand-cut dovetail jointing, original brass backplates, bracket feet, and signs of age-related oxidisation on the mahogany timber.

Position the piece as a focal writing table in a study or as an elegant hallway storage console, paired with contemporary table lamps and modern artwork to create visual contrast.

Apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year, keep the timber away from direct sunlight or radiator heat sources, and clean surfaces with a soft, dry cloth.
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