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Small Antique Kneehole Desk, English, Georgian Revival, Edwardian
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Small Antique Kneehole Desk, English, Georgian Revival, Edwardian

1900 - 1920
Sold 9 July 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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This is a small antique kneehole desk. An English, mahogany writing table with Georgian revival taste, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Delightfully petite decorative desk, ideal for the vestibule

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good antique order

Select stocks offers fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Gorgeously figured flame desk top a treat for the eye

Arranged as a full width drawer over three narrow pairs framing the kneehole

Dressed with striking batwing backplates, hosting brass drop handles

Useful cupboard residing within the kneehole offers two shelves for documents

Small twist latch to door and superb external butterfly hinges

Raised upon deep ogee bracket feet to each corner

This is an attractive and superb quality small antique kneehole desk, with desirable figuring and rich colour. Of petite proportion, well suited to a quiet nook. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 79.5cm (31.25'')

Max Depth: 35cm (13.75'')

Max Height: 69.5cm (27.25'')

Kneehole Width: 31.5cm (12.5'')

Kneehole Depth: 12cm (4.75'')

Kneehole Height: 54cm (21.25'')

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Our Ref: 18.8429

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Kneehole Desk to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69.5cm (27.36")
Width
79.5cm (31.30")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
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SA905725
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8429
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Description
This is a small antique kneehole desk.
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An English, mahogany writing table with Georgian revival taste, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
London Fine Antiques

Delightfully petite decorative desk, ideal for the vestibule

fig 1. A small antique wooden kneehole desk featuring multiple drawers, a central cabinet door, and brass drop handles.
fig 1. Small Antique Kneehole Desk, English, Georgian Revival, Edwardian

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good antique order

Select stocks offers fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Gorgeously figured flame desk top a treat for the eye

Arranged as a full width drawer over three narrow pairs framing the kneehole

fig 2. A small antique wooden kneehole desk featuring multiple drawers, a central cabinet door, and brass drop handles.
fig 2. Small Antique Kneehole Desk, English, Georgian Revival, Edwardian

Dressed with striking batwing backplates, hosting brass drop handles

Useful cupboard residing within the kneehole offers two shelves for documents

Small twist latch to door and superb external butterfly hinges

fig 3. A small antique wooden kneehole desk featuring multiple drawers, a central cabinet door, and brass drop handles.
fig 3. Small Antique Kneehole Desk, English, Georgian Revival, Edwardian

Raised upon deep ogee bracket feet to each corner

This is an attractive and superb quality small antique kneehole desk, with desirable figuring and rich colour. Of petite proportion, well suited to a quiet nook. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 4. A small antique wooden kneehole desk featuring multiple drawers, a central cabinet door, and brass drop handles.
fig 4. Small Antique Kneehole Desk, English, Georgian Revival, Edwardian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 79.5cm (31.25'')

Max Depth: 35cm (13.75'')

Max Height: 69.5cm (27.25'')

Kneehole Width: 31.5cm (12.5'')

Kneehole Depth: 12cm (4.75'')

Kneehole Height: 54cm (21.25'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 5. A small antique wooden kneehole desk featuring multiple drawers, a central cabinet door, and brass drop handles.
fig 5. Small Antique Kneehole Desk, English, Georgian Revival, Edwardian

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.8429

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Kneehole Desk to the Edwardian era.

Height
69.5cm (27.36")
Width
79.5cm (31.30")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA905725
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8429
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A small antique wooden kneehole desk featuring multiple drawers, a central cabinet door, and brass drop handles.
Small Antique Kneehole Desk, English, Georgian Revival, Edwardian
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass drop handles, Central cupboard door, Bracket feet, Multiple drawer configuration
  • SizeH 69.5 cm (27 in) x W 79.5 cm (31 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

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Kneehole desks originated in England during the late 17th century, evolving as a compact alternative to larger writing cabinets and becoming popular for domestic studies during the Georgian era.

Authentic period pieces are traditionally constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, featuring dovetail joints in the drawer construction and solid brass hardware.

Authenticity is assessed by examining hand-cut dovetailing, timber shrinkage patterns, period-appropriate brass handles, and the presence of secondary woods traditionally used in regional cabinetmaking.

This piece can serve as a functional workspace in a contemporary home office or act as a statement console table in a living room, balancing clean modern aesthetics with historical texture.

Preserve the wood by keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to maintain the finish.
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