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Antique Regency Mahogany Kneehole Writing Table C.1820
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Antique Regency Mahogany Kneehole Writing Table C.1820

19th century
Description

A Regency period mahogany kneehole writing table, the well figured top with a softly rounded edge set over a full-width frieze drawer, above a central arched kneehole flanked by two deep drawers, all raised on slender ring turned front legs.

Embodying the late Regency shift toward versatile domestic furniture, the piece condenses the practical storage of a pedestal desk into a light, elegant kneehole form. Ideal as a compact writing desk in a small study, a bedroom dressing table or an entrance hall console.

Very good antique condition, with a warm patina and surface character consistent with age, including stable, historic horizontal shrinkage splits to the end panels. Later Regency-style brasses accurately preserve the period profile. Structurally sound and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1820.

Dimensions

Height: 67.5 cm

Width: 91.5 cm

Depth: 45.5 cm

Height to Top of Kneehole: 62 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
67.5cm (26.57")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Declaration

Founders Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Writing Table to the Regency era.

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SA1229617
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3795
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Description
A Regency period mahogany kneehole writing table, the well figured top with a softly rounded edge set over a full-width frieze drawer, above a central arched kneehole flanked by two deep drawers, all raised on slender ring turned front legs.
Embodying the late Regency shift toward versatile domestic furniture, the piece condenses the practical storage of a pedestal desk into a light, elegant kneehole form.
Founders Antiques

Ideal as a compact writing desk in a small study, a bedroom dressing table or an entrance hall console.

fig 1. An antique Regency mahogany kneehole writing table with three drawers, brass handles, and turned legs.
fig 1. Antique Regency Mahogany Kneehole Writing Table C.1820

Very good antique condition, with a warm patina and surface character consistent with age, including stable, historic horizontal shrinkage splits to the end panels. Later Regency-style brasses accurately preserve the period profile. Structurally sound and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1820.

Dimensions

Height: 67.5 cm

Width: 91.5 cm

Depth: 45.5 cm

Height to Top of Kneehole: 62 cm

Height
67.5cm (26.57")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Writing Table to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229617
Dealers Internal Ref
3795
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An antique Regency mahogany kneehole writing table with three drawers, brass handles, and turned legs.
Antique Regency Mahogany Kneehole Writing Table c.1820
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Originating in the early 19th century during the British Regency period, these tables feature a recessed central arch allowing space for seating, typically combined with a layout of short and long drawers supported by slender legs.

Cabinetmakers of the era primarily utilised dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany timber, valued for its fine grain and reddish-brown tone, paired with hand-dovetailed drawer linings and cast brass hardware.

Authentic pieces from circa 1820 exhibit hand-sawn construction marks, original brass fittings, hand-cut dovetail joints, and characteristic age-related patination around handle areas.

Position the piece against a neutral wall as an accent workstation, or utilise it as a hall console or dressing table framed by a contemporary mirror and minimalist lighting.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, and position the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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