Late 18th C Mahogany Kneehole Desk on Bracket Feet

Name: Late 18th C Mahogany Kneehole Desk on Bracket Feet
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA840597
Price: 1245 GBP
Availability: InStock

FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Small Mahogany Knee Hole Desk Circa 1800

1800

Very Good Georgian Kneehole Desk C.1750

18th Century

Superb Georgian Mahogany Desk

1750

Georgian Mahogany Desk

Georgian

Georgian 18th Century 31" Small Mahogany Kneehole Office Writing Table Desk

18th Century

George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Georgian

Antique Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Georgian

George 111 Mahogany 3 Drawer Kneehole Side Table

Georgian

George III Mahogany Desk

Georgian

A George III Curl Mahogany Kneehole Desk.

Georgian

Mahogany Knee Hole Desk

1890

Small Mid 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk

18th Century

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Secure Transit

Cataloguer’s Note

Sustainable Choice

Frequently Asked Questions

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDesks
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBracket feet, Swan neck handles, Recessed central cupboard, Brass escutcheons
SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 100 cm (39 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This Georgian kneehole desk originates from the late 18th century, dating to circa 1780. Constructed from mahogany with warm brown tones, the piece showcases an arrangement of seven oak lined drawers, all fitted with decorative brass swan neck handles and matching brass keyhole escutcheons. The central section incorporates a recessed cupboard door with its own brass keyhole, positioned between twin pedestals. Mouldings outline the drawer fronts and the main carcass edges, while the entire structure stands on curve formed bracket feet. The desk measures 82 cm high, 100 cm wide, and 52 cm deep. Well suited for a gentleman's library or a home study, this compact kneehole desk provides practical workspace and storage surface area for everyday administrative tasks. The configuration of multiple drawers allows for organised storage of stationery and documents within a domestic environment. Its traditional form and timber finish integrate readily with period interiors, providing both a functional writing surface and a decorative storage solution against a wall in a living room, study, or bedroom setting.

FAQs

The kneehole desk emerged in England during the early eighteenth century, designed as a compact piece combining storage drawers with a central recessed cupboard or open space to accommodate the users legs.

Primary exteriors were commonly constructed from solid or veneered mahogany or walnut, while drawer linings utilised pine or oak with hand-dovetailed joints and cast brass hardware.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original cast brass handles attached with hand-cut threads and nuts, and natural timber shrinkage or oxidation patterns on secondary woods.

Position the desk in a home office or bedroom nook, pairing the dark mahogany timber with a clean contemporary desk lamp and a modern minimalist chair for textural contrast.

Regularly dust the surface using a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish sparingly along the grain of the wood once or twice a year while avoiding direct sunlight.

The Collector Antiques

Late 18th C Mahogany Kneehole Desk on Bracket Feet