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Fine George II Mahogany Kneehole Desk with Original Brasses C. 1750
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Fine George II Mahogany Kneehole Desk with Original Brasses C. 1750

18th century
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A particularly high quality and originalGeorge II period kneehole desk in solid mahogany with original oak lined drawers – all with clean and sound interiors - with fine dovetailed joints and with all original hardware including (other than two) original steel locks and a working original key.

From a private collection, this beautiful desk is in superior condition for age having always been very well cared for.

The drawers open and close smoothly and the colour and patination are excellent.

The secret drawer with shaped apron over the kneehole cupboard door.

Made by a skilled cabinet maker in c. 1750 during the reign of George II and of a charming and well proportioned small size.

An excellent example rarely seen in such fine and original condition and with original finish.

Strongly recommended

Dimensions are:

31 inches wide, 32 inches high, 18.5 inches deep. The height of the kneehole from floor to underside of secret drawer is 23 inches. Width of kneehole is 11.5 inches

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this George II Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

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A particularly high quality and originalGeorge II period kneehole desk in solid mahogany with original oak lined drawers – all with clean and sound interiors - with fine dovetailed joints and with all original hardware including (other than two) original steel locks and a working original key.
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From a private collection, this beautiful desk is in superior condition for age having always been very well cared for.
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fig 1. A George II mahogany kneehole desk featuring a full-width top drawer over a recessed central cupboard flanked by six small drawers with brass swan-neck handles.
fig 1. Fine George II Mahogany Kneehole Desk with Original Brasses C. 1750

The drawers open and close smoothly and the colour and patination are excellent.

The secret drawer with shaped apron over the kneehole cupboard door.

Made by a skilled cabinet maker in c. 1750 during the reign of George II and of a charming and well proportioned small size.

fig 2. A George II mahogany kneehole desk featuring a full-width top drawer over a recessed central cupboard flanked by six small drawers with brass swan-neck handles.
fig 2. Fine George II Mahogany Kneehole Desk with Original Brasses C. 1750

An excellent example rarely seen in such fine and original condition and with original finish.

Strongly recommended

Dimensions are:

31 inches wide, 32 inches high, 18.5 inches deep. The height of the kneehole from floor to underside of secret drawer is 23 inches. Width of kneehole is 11.5 inches

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this George II Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

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Archive I A George II mahogany kneehole desk featuring a full-width top drawer over a recessed central cupboard flanked by six small drawers with brass swan-neck handles.

Fine George II Mahogany Kneehole Desk with Original Brasses C. 1750

Archive II A George II mahogany kneehole desk featuring a full-width top drawer over a recessed central cupboard flanked by six small drawers with brass swan-neck handles. View II
Archive III A George II mahogany kneehole desk featuring a full-width top drawer over a recessed central cupboard flanked by six small drawers with brass swan-neck handles. View III
Archive IV A George II mahogany kneehole desk featuring a full-width top drawer over a recessed central cupboard flanked by six small drawers with brass swan-neck handles. View IV
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A George II mahogany kneehole desk featuring a full-width top drawer over a recessed central cupboard flanked by six small drawers with brass swan-neck handles.
Fine George II Mahogany Kneehole Desk With Original Brasses c. 1750
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsKneehole cupboard, Swan-neck handles, Bracket feet, Brass escutcheons

This George II period kneehole desk dates from around 1750 and is built in solid mahogany with a warm brown colour and original finish. The rectangular top sits above a full-width long top drawer over a recessed central kneehole cupboard flanked by six smaller drawers, three on each side. The drawers have brass swan-neck handles, brass escutcheons, and visible dovetail construction, while the central cupboard door is secured with brass H-hinges and comes with a working original key adorned with a white tassel. The piece stands on bracket feet and displays a shaped apron above the kneehole recess. Practical for everyday use in a study or home office, the desk provides a traditional writing surface alongside multiple storage compartments for stationery and small items. Measuring 79 cm wide, 81 cm high, and 47 cm deep, it suits compact spaces while maintaining the formal presence of Georgian furniture. The timber exhibits a rich grain and deep patination acquired over centuries of careful ownership, offering an authentic period addition to a traditional interior.

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Originating in the early 18th century during the Georgian era, a kneehole desk is a compact writing or dressing table featuring a central recessed cavity flanked by banks of drawers, often incorporating a small central cupboard.

Furniture from the George II period was predominantly crafted from dense Cuban mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine drawer linings, and cast brass handles with keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display hand-sawn tool marks on structural undersides, irregular hand-cut dovetail joints, original iron or brass locks, natural timber shrinkage across solid boards, and aged brass hardware showing mild oxidisation.

In contemporary spaces, a Georgian kneehole desk functions as a compact home office workstation, a hallway console table, or a bedroom dressing table, paired with modern task lighting to complement the deep timber grain.

Maintain antique mahogany by applying beeswax polish once or twice a year, buffing along the grain with a microfibre cloth, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources, and avoiding harsh liquid chemical cleaners.
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