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18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Kneehole Desk
Holmes Antiques
for sale €7,605     $8,255
£6,500

Holmes Antiques

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18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Kneehole Desk

18th century
For Sale by Holmes Antiques
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An outstanding George II Mahogany Secretaire Kneehole Desk of small proportions with Superb rich colour and patina. The desk is in original condition retaining the original handles. It is made from finest quality solid Mahogany and the wonderful top remarkably is made from one solid piece. The exceptionally clean linings are in Oak.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

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SA478613
Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description
An outstanding George II Mahogany Secretaire Kneehole Desk of small proportions with Superb rich colour and patina. The desk is in original condition retaining the original handles.
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It is made from finest quality solid Mahogany and the wonderful top remarkably is made from one solid piece.
Holmes Antiques

The exceptionally clean linings are in Oak.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA478613
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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An 18th-century dark mahogany kneehole desk featuring a long top drawer, six smaller side drawers, a central cupboard, brass fittings, and bracket feet.
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Archive I An 18th-century dark mahogany kneehole desk featuring a long top drawer, six smaller side drawers, a central cupboard, brass fittings, and bracket feet.

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An 18th-century dark mahogany kneehole desk featuring a long top drawer, six smaller side drawers, a central cupboard, brass fittings, and bracket feet.
18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Kneehole Desk
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An 18th-century dark mahogany kneehole desk featuring a long top drawer, six smaller side drawers, a central cupboard, brass fittings, and bracket feet.
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Introduced in the early 18th century during the Georgian era, the kneehole desk was designed as a compact, dual-purpose piece functioning as both a writing table and a dressing table. Its defining characteristic is the central recessed space for the users legs, which frequently includes a small recessed cupboard for private document storage.

Georgian secretaire desks were predominantly constructed from solid or veneered mahogany, prized for its strength, rich grain, and stability. Drawer linings were commonly made of secondary woods such as oak or pine (deal), fitted with hand-cast brass swan-neck handles and steel locks.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer construction, hand-planed secondary woods, and genuine patination around handles and lock plates. Original bracket feet, correct weight consistent with solid mahogany, and original brass fittings with square nuts inside the drawers are key indicators.

Due to their neat proportions, kneehole desks fit comfortably into contemporary living rooms, home offices, or hallways as console tables. Modern interiors pair dark mahogany timber with light wall paint, task lighting, and contemporary artwork to create a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Maintain antique mahogany by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a natural beeswax polish twice a year along the wood grain. Keep the piece clear of direct heat sources such as radiators and out of direct sunlight to prevent timber warping and finish fading.
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