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Early Georgian (Circa 1780) Mahogany Kneehole Desk.
The Dorking Desk Shop
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Early Georgian (Circa 1780) Mahogany Kneehole Desk.

18th century
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Early Georgian (Circa 1780) mahogany kneehole desk. The eight drawers of a good, hand-cut, dovetailed construction with solid oak linings, heavy brass plate handles and working locks to all drawers. With a slight slope to the top which has a new, full hide, leather and with a well panelled back. Although with a slope top, could be levelled out if preferred

Size 55 x 26 x 31 inches tall at the front and 33 at the back (139 x 66 x 79 and 84 cm tall)

Price £3450

Stock no. 5270

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
139cm (54.72")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA778495
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5270
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Early Georgian (Circa 1780) mahogany kneehole desk.
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The eight drawers of a good, hand-cut, dovetailed construction with solid oak linings, heavy brass plate handles and working locks to all drawers.
The Dorking Desk Shop

With a slight slope to the top which has a new, full hide, leather and with a well panelled back. Although with a slope top, could be levelled out if preferred

Size 55 x 26 x 31 inches tall at the front and 33 at the back (139 x 66 x 79 and 84 cm tall)

Price £3450

Stock no. 5270

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
139cm (54.72")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA778495
Dealers Internal Ref
5270
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Dorking Desk Shop Profile Page

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An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a leather inset top, brass swan-neck handles, and flanking columns of drawers.
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Archive I An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a leather inset top, brass swan-neck handles, and flanking columns of drawers.

Early Georgian (Circa 1780) mahogany kneehole desk.

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An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a leather inset top, brass swan-neck handles, and flanking columns of drawers.
Early Georgian (Circa 1780) mahogany kneehole desk.
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A Georgian kneehole desk is an 18th-century flat-top writing desk designed with a central recessed opening flanked by pedestals of drawers. Originating in early 18th-century Britain, these compact pieces functioned as both writing tables and dressing chests in domestic interiors.

18th-century kneehole desks were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany or walnut, often incorporating oak or pine secondary woods for drawer linings. Tops frequently feature tool-embossed leather writing surfaces, complemented by cast brass swan-neck or batwing handle plates.

Authentic Georgian desks feature hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-sawn secondary timbers, and original cast brass hardware showing slight irregularities. Natural oxidation on unpolished surfaces, timber shrinkage along cabinet backs, and historic wear around the kneehole area also indicate period origin.

A Georgian kneehole desk functions well as a compact home office workstation or a focal console in a hallway or study. Combining the deep tones of mahogany with modern task lighting, contemporary artwork, or neutral wall colours balances historical warmth with clean contemporary aesthetics.

Maintain antique mahogany by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year along the wood grain. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent wood shrinkage, veneer lifting, and uneven fading.
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