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Georgian Walnut Kneehole Desk - Circa 1735
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Georgian Walnut Kneehole Desk - Circa 1735

18th century
For Sale by M Cross Antiques
Description

A wonderful early Georgian walnut kneehole desk with a superb colour and patina.

This particular piece is a beautiful example of its type with thickly cut, well-matched veneers, cross banding and featherbanding dressing the solid oak cascass. It features a quarter-veneer top with a moulded edge below which is a brushing slide with lopers, one long frieze drawer and two banks of three graduated drawers either side of a central cupboard with a gothic arch moulded panel. The central section has a rare additional feature which allows the cupboard to be pulled forward to turn the desk into a small sideboard, making this a more versatile piece of furniture suitable for use in many different rooms (see images for details).

The overall condition is very good with age-related wear and tear and a lovely deep, rich patina.

A wonderful example of Georgian cabinetry made using premium quality materials by highly skilled craftsmen.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

M Cross Antiques has dated this Georgian Walnut Kneehole Desk to the Georgian era.

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SA1235328
Dealers Internal Reference
880
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A wonderful early Georgian walnut kneehole desk with a superb colour and patina.
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This particular piece is a beautiful example of its type with thickly cut, well-matched veneers, cross banding and featherbanding dressing the solid oak cascass.
M Cross Antiques

It features a quarter-veneer top with a moulded edge below which is a brushing slide with lopers, one long frieze drawer and two banks of three graduated drawers either side of a central cupboard with a gothic arch moulded panel. The central section has a rare additional feature which allows the cupboard to be pulled forward to turn the desk into a small sideboard, making this a more versatile piece of furniture suitable for use in many different rooms (see images for details).

fig 1. An early Georgian warm brown walnut kneehole desk featuring brass drop handles, side drawers, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Georgian Walnut Kneehole Desk - Circa 1735

The overall condition is very good with age-related wear and tear and a lovely deep, rich patina.

A wonderful example of Georgian cabinetry made using premium quality materials by highly skilled craftsmen.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

M Cross Antiques has dated this Georgian Walnut Kneehole Desk to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235328
Dealers Internal Ref
880
M Cross Antiques
M Cross Antiques
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We specialise in period furniture, decorative antiques and artwork.

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Archive I An early Georgian warm brown walnut kneehole desk featuring brass drop handles, side drawers, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet.

Georgian Walnut Kneehole Desk - Circa 1735

Archive II An early Georgian warm brown walnut kneehole desk featuring brass drop handles, side drawers, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet. View II
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An early Georgian warm brown walnut kneehole desk featuring brass drop handles, side drawers, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet.
Georgian Walnut Kneehole Desk - Circa 1735
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEarly Georgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBracket feet, Brass drop handles, Kneehole cupboard, Shaped apron
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 83 cm (33 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

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Originating in early 18th-century Britain, a kneehole desk features a recessed central cavity flanked by columns of drawers, often incorporating a small central cupboard or apron drawer.

These desks were typically constructed using solid walnut or figure-matched walnut veneers laid over softwood carcasses, accented with cast brass drop handles and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine drawer linings, thick veneer cuts, original brass plates, and shaped bracket feet.

Pair the desk with a contemporary desk lamp and neutral artwork to create a balanced focal point within a modern study or living space.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and excessive sunlight, applying high-grade beeswax polish periodically along the grain to preserve the patinated surface.
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