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A Very Rare Queen Anne Kneehole Desk
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
for sale €16,965     $18,415
£14,500
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

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A Very Rare Queen Anne Kneehole Desk

18th century
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A very rare Queen Anne, black and gilt Japanned kneehole desk. Constructed in oak, pine and pear wood, the desk is in remarkable condition and retains its original handles and Chinoiserie decoration, which depicts Oriental scenes, flowers and foliage. 750mm high, 850mm wide and 510mm deep. Circa 1710

There has been light restoration to the decoration on the ends and the cupboard door and the feet are old replacements, this work has been executed sensitively and expertly.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Queen Anne Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

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SA672451
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Description
A very rare Queen Anne, black and gilt Japanned kneehole desk.
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Constructed in oak, pine and pear wood, the desk is in remarkable condition and retains its original handles and Chinoiserie decoration, which depicts Oriental scenes, flowers and foliage.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

750mm high, 850mm wide and 510mm deep. Circa 1710

There has been light restoration to the decoration on the ends and the cupboard door and the feet are old replacements, this work has been executed sensitively and expertly.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Queen Anne Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA672451
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A Queen Anne japanned kneehole desk featuring black lacquer embellished with gilt chinoiserie decoration, brass drop handles, a central recessed cupboard, and turned ball feet.
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Archive I A Queen Anne japanned kneehole desk featuring black lacquer embellished with gilt chinoiserie decoration, brass drop handles, a central recessed cupboard, and turned ball feet.

A Very Rare Queen Anne Kneehole Desk

Archive II A Queen Anne japanned kneehole desk featuring black lacquer embellished with gilt chinoiserie decoration, brass drop handles, a central recessed cupboard, and turned ball feet. View II
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
Location
Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A Queen Anne japanned kneehole desk featuring black lacquer embellished with gilt chinoiserie decoration, brass drop handles, a central recessed cupboard, and turned ball feet.
A very rare Queen Anne kneehole desk
Ref: SA672451
A Queen Anne japanned kneehole desk featuring black lacquer embellished with gilt chinoiserie decoration, brass drop handles, a central recessed cupboard, and turned ball feet.
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Originating in the early 18th century, a Queen Anne kneehole desk is a compact writing cabinet with a central recessed cavity for the user legs, flanked by vertical banks of drawers. Japanning refers to the European technique of imitating Asian lacquerwork using shellac-based varnishes and gilt decoration.

These pieces were typically constructed with oak or pine carcases finished with multiple coats of dark spirit lacquer. Decorative elements included raised gesso details gilded with metal leaf, solid brass drop handles with chased backplates, and hand-cut dovetail drawer joints.

Authentic period items display age-related wear, such as fine surface crazing or craquelure in the lacquer, uneven hand-cut dovetail joints, and natural oxidisation on brass fittings. The underside and backboards usually reveal hand-sawn timber with shrinkage over time.

A lacquered kneehole desk can serve as a focal writing table in a dedicated study or as an occasional console table in a hallway. Pairing the dark lacquered surface and gilt detailing against neutral modern walls creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and contemporary decor.

Dusting should be performed gently with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding commercial waxes, polishes, or liquids which can degrade delicate spirit varnishes. Maintain a stable indoor climate away from direct sunlight, radiators, and humidity fluctuations to prevent lacquer cracking.
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