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George II Figured Walnut Knee-hole Desk
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
for sale €5,792     $6,287
£4,950
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

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George II Figured Walnut Knee-hole Desk

18th century
Description

A George II figured walnut knee-hole desk. With a very good colour and original patina, this desk also retains its original handles, lock and feet. A rather unusual feature is the drawer formation, with 4 graduated drawers each side of the knee hole rather than the usual 3. The top is quartered and banded and the whole is in lovely condition, a real collectors piece. 800mm high, 920mm wide and 480mm deep. English. Circa 1740.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

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

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SA846840
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A George II figured walnut knee-hole desk.
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With a very good colour and original patina, this desk also retains its original handles, lock and feet.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

A rather unusual feature is the drawer formation, with 4 graduated drawers each side of the knee hole rather than the usual 3. The top is quartered and banded and the whole is in lovely condition, a real collectors piece. 800mm high, 920mm wide and 480mm deep. English. Circa 1740.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA846840
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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George II figured walnut knee-hole desk

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

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

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A George II figured walnut knee-hole desk featuring multiple drawers with brass batwing drop handles, raised on shaped bracket feet.
George II figured walnut knee-hole desk
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A George II figured walnut knee-hole desk featuring multiple drawers with brass batwing drop handles, raised on shaped bracket feet.
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The kneehole desk emerged during the early 18th century in Georgian England as a multifunctional piece of furniture used for writing or personal grooming. Characterised by a central recessed cupboard or apron flanked by vertical stacks of drawers, it became a staple of upper-class households.

George II cabinetmakers frequently used native figured walnut veneers laid over oak or pine carcasses, accented with crossbanding or featherbanding. Decorative hardware typically comprised cast brass drop handles and backplates.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, oak drawer linings, and natural timber shrinkage lines consistent with age. Look for genuine hand-cast brass hardware, original keyholes, and hand-planed secondary timbers beneath the frame.

A Georgian kneehole desk functions as an elegant focal point in a home office, bedroom nook, or study. Pairing the piece with modern lighting and understated contemporary artwork creates a refined contrast between historical craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics.

Preserve walnut furniture by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece clear of direct heat sources and natural sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer fading.
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