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Kneehole Desk
Moxhams Antiques
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    Roger and jill founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.
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Kneehole Desk

18th century
For Sale by Moxhams Antiques
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A George II / George III Chippendale kneehole desk / dressing table: the top drawer fitted with a baize lined writing slide and ink drawer: original brasses

The writing slide is unusual: normally you would write on the top surface and your knees would fit into a tight kneehole. This one with its overhanging writing drawer and 25" knee room is much more comfortable to write at.

36" wide x 22 1/2" deep x 31 1/2" high

writing height 30 1/2", knee height 25 1/2"

Physical Dimensions
Height
77.4702cm (30.50")
Width
80.0102cm (31.50")
Depth
57.1501cm (22.50")
Declaration

Moxhams Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 1750s.

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SA83061
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S039
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Established in 1967,Moxhams Antiques is a family business with a large shop in Bradford-on-Avon near Bath. We have an extensive and varied stock specialising in good period town and country furniture, ceramics, particularly delftware, as well as some decorative items.

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Description
A George II / George III Chippendale kneehole desk / dressing table: the top drawer fitted with a baize lined writing slide and ink drawer: original brasses
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The writing slide is unusual: normally you would write on the top surface and your knees would fit into a tight kneehole.
Moxhams Antiques

This one with its overhanging writing drawer and 25" knee room is much more comfortable to write at.

36" wide x 22 1/2" deep x 31 1/2" high

writing height 30 1/2", knee height 25 1/2"

Height
77.4702cm (30.50")
Width
80.0102cm (31.50")
Depth
57.1501cm (22.50")
Date of Manufacture

Moxhams Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA83061
Dealers Internal Ref
S039
Moxhams Antiques
Moxhams Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009

Roger and jill founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Moxhams Antiques Profile Page

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Moxhams Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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A Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a long top drawer above a recessed central cupboard flanked by six small drawers with brass handles, resting on bracket feet.
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Archive I A Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a long top drawer above a recessed central cupboard flanked by six small drawers with brass handles, resting on bracket feet.

Kneehole desk

Archive II A Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a long top drawer above a recessed central cupboard flanked by six small drawers with brass handles, resting on bracket feet. View II
Archive III A Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a long top drawer above a recessed central cupboard flanked by six small drawers with brass handles, resting on bracket feet. View III
Archive IV A Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a long top drawer above a recessed central cupboard flanked by six small drawers with brass handles, resting on bracket feet. View IV
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A Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a long top drawer above a recessed central cupboard flanked by six small drawers with brass handles, resting on bracket feet.
Kneehole desk
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A Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a long top drawer above a recessed central cupboard flanked by six small drawers with brass handles, resting on bracket feet.
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A kneehole desk, popularised during the 18th century, features a recessed central cupboard flanked by pedestals of drawers, offering both writing space and storage.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid mahogany or walnut, featuring hand-dovetailed oak drawer linings and cast brass handles.

Look for signs of hand-drawn dovetail joints, original brass escutcheon plates, natural wood shrinkage on drawer bottoms, and authentic aged patination in hidden areas.

Position the desk in a study or hallway alongside contemporary art, incorporating clean-lined lighting and modern seating to balance historical proportions.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding modern spray polishes and direct sunlight.
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