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18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Holmes Antiques
for sale €2,808     $3,048
£2,400

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18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk

18th century
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Description

A fine George II Mahogany Kneehole Desk with brushing slide, fitted with supporting lopers and sliding central cupboard. The Desk retains its original handles, locks and feet, it has very good clean oak linings, colour and patina.

The quality of the dovetail joints and the overall cabinet work on this piece is of a high standard, it has been made in the 18th century English furniture making tradition probably by a London maker using the finest quality Mahogany timbers.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

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

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SA648677
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
A fine George II Mahogany Kneehole Desk with brushing slide, fitted with supporting lopers and sliding central cupboard.
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The Desk retains its original handles, locks and feet, it has very good clean oak linings, colour and patina.
Holmes Antiques
fig 1. An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring six small drawers, one long top drawer, a central recessed cupboard, and brass handles on bracket feet.
fig 1. 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk

The quality of the dovetail joints and the overall cabinet work on this piece is of a high standard, it has been made in the 18th century English furniture making tradition probably by a London maker using the finest quality Mahogany timbers.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA648677
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

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

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Archive I An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring six small drawers, one long top drawer, a central recessed cupboard, and brass handles on bracket feet.

18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Archive II An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring six small drawers, one long top drawer, a central recessed cupboard, and brass handles on bracket feet. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring six small drawers, one long top drawer, a central recessed cupboard, and brass handles on bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring six small drawers, one long top drawer, a central recessed cupboard, and brass handles on bracket feet. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring six small drawers, one long top drawer, a central recessed cupboard, and brass handles on bracket feet. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring six small drawers, one long top drawer, a central recessed cupboard, and brass handles on bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring six small drawers, one long top drawer, a central recessed cupboard, and brass handles on bracket feet. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring six small drawers, one long top drawer, a central recessed cupboard, and brass handles on bracket feet. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring six small drawers, one long top drawer, a central recessed cupboard, and brass handles on bracket feet. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring six small drawers, one long top drawer, a central recessed cupboard, and brass handles on bracket feet. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring six small drawers, one long top drawer, a central recessed cupboard, and brass handles on bracket feet. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring six small drawers, one long top drawer, a central recessed cupboard, and brass handles on bracket feet. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring six small drawers, one long top drawer, a central recessed cupboard, and brass handles on bracket feet. View XIII
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An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring six small drawers, one long top drawer, a central recessed cupboard, and brass handles on bracket feet.
18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk
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A kneehole desk is a compact 18th-century writing table featuring a central recessed space for the legs, flanked by vertical banks of small drawers and often incorporating a small recessed cupboard in the centre.

These desks were typically constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over pine or oak secondary timber, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, brass batwing or swan-neck handles, and solid bracket feet.

Authentic period pieces display hand-sawn timber marks, hand-cut oak or pine drawer linings, period cast brass hardware, and natural wear around keyholes and bracket feet.

Position the desk in a home office, study, or living room nook, pairing the dark mahogany wood tone with modern minimalist seating, contemporary table lamps, or neutral textured rugs.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the patina, while keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating sources.
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