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Antique Burr Walnut Knee Hole Pedestal Writing Desk
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Antique Burr Walnut Knee Hole Pedestal Writing Desk

1920 - 1940
Sold 12 October 2026 · The Antique Shop
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Antique Burr Walnut Knee Hole Pedestal Writing Desk. This walnut desk has a beautiful inset leather writing surface with tooled edges. There are burr walnut grain throughout including the back, which is nicely finished so this can be used as a free standing item. The desk has a serpentine shaped front and supported on bracket feet, This is in the Georgian style and dates from around the 1930’s. The Desk is in one piece,

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All in Good Condition

Circa 1930

Our Reference 12568

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height – 29 ½ inches – 75 cm

Width – 45 ¼ inches – 112.4 cm

Depth – 21 inches – 53.3 cm

Kneehole Height – 23 ¾ inches – 60.4 cm

Kneehole Width – 17 ¾ inches – 45.2 cm

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Date of Manufacture

The Antique Shop has dated this Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 1930s.

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Antique Burr Walnut Knee Hole Pedestal Writing Desk. This walnut desk has a beautiful inset leather writing surface with tooled edges.
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There are burr walnut grain throughout including the back, which is nicely finished so this can be used as a free standing item.
The Antique Shop

The desk has a serpentine shaped front and supported on bracket feet, This is in the Georgian style and dates from around the 1930’s. The Desk is in one piece,

fig 1. An antique burr walnut kneehole pedestal writing desk featuring a green leather inset top, nine drawers, and decorative brass handles.
fig 1. Antique Burr Walnut Knee Hole Pedestal Writing Desk

Delivery

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All in Good Condition

Circa 1930

Our Reference 12568

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height – 29 ½ inches – 75 cm

Width – 45 ¼ inches – 112.4 cm

Depth – 21 inches – 53.3 cm

Kneehole Height – 23 ¾ inches – 60.4 cm

Kneehole Width – 17 ¾ inches – 45.2 cm

Date of Manufacture

The Antique Shop has dated this Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 1930s.

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An antique burr walnut kneehole pedestal writing desk featuring a green leather inset top, nine drawers, and decorative brass handles.
Antique Burr Walnut Knee Hole Pedestal Writing Desk
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleGeorgian Revival
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Green leather inset top, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet

This Georgian revival knee hole pedestal writing desk dates from 1930. The piece is constructed from walnut with a warm brown burr walnut veneer across the exterior, complemented by a green leather inset top featuring tooled edges and a serpentine shaped front. Nine graduated drawers provide storage, accented with decorative brass drop handles and brass key escutcheons, and the entire structure rests on bracket feet. Moulded drawer edges and tiered plinths enhance the traditional design. Measuring 112.4 cm in width, 53.3 cm in depth, and 75 cm in height, the desk fits into a study, a gentleman's library, or a home office. Because the back is finished with the same burr walnut grain, the desk can stand away from a wall as a freestanding furniture item in the middle of a room, providing a central surface for writing or administrative tasks.

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First introduced in the early eighteenth century, the kneehole pedestal desk evolved to provide ample drawer storage surrounding a central recess for legs. The design became the quintessential executive desk throughout the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian periods.

Traditional construction often features solid oak or pine carcasses finished with figured veneers such as burr walnut or mahogany. The top surface frequently incorporates a gold-tooled leather writing inlay alongside solid brass handles and locks.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, natural aging on the brassware, and characteristic burr grain figure that displays depth rather than printed uniformity. Inspecting the underside for secondary timber wear also aids identification.

An antique desk functions well as a focal piece in a contemporary home office or library setting. Contrast the rich wood tones with modern ambient desk lighting, clean wall paint colours, and contemporary art.

Dust the woodwork regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually to nourish the veneer. Wipe the leather insert using a slightly damp cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that may strip the hide or gilding.
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