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Important Early 18th Century Walnut Kneehole Desk
Holmes Antiques
for sale €14,625     $15,875
£12,500

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Important Early 18th Century Walnut Kneehole Desk

18th century
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A rare and impressive George I Walnut Kneehole Desk of outstanding untouched colour and patination. In good original condition retaining the original handles apart from those on the top drawer. The unique design details of this piece make it special. Having quarter veneered top with double checkered banding, cross banding and cross grained ogee mould that differs from the norm with the addition of a fine bead above. Drawer fronts with checkered banding and cock beading to the edge and an extraordinarily unusual arched inlaid patten to the central door. Having cross grain fluted canted corners and original shaped bracket feet sitting on small turned buns that have been on the piece for around 150 years. The original drawer lining are in good clean condition and made in Oak. Circa 1715

A real collectors piece of untouched English Walnut Furniture of the early 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

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SA960912
Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description
A rare and impressive George I Walnut Kneehole Desk of outstanding untouched colour and patination. In good original condition retaining the original handles apart from those on the top drawer. The unique design details of this piece make it special.
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Having quarter veneered top with double checkered banding, cross banding and cross grained ogee mould that differs from the norm with the addition of a fine bead above.
Holmes Antiques

Drawer fronts with checkered banding and cock beading to the edge and an extraordinarily unusual arched inlaid patten to the central door. Having cross grain fluted canted corners and original shaped bracket feet sitting on small turned buns that have been on the piece for around 150 years. The original drawer lining are in good clean condition and made in Oak. Circa 1715

A real collectors piece of untouched English Walnut Furniture of the early 18th Century.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA960912
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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An early 18th-century walnut kneehole desk featuring crossbanded drawer fronts, brass drop handles, a central recessed cupboard, and turned bun feet.
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Archive I An early 18th-century walnut kneehole desk featuring crossbanded drawer fronts, brass drop handles, a central recessed cupboard, and turned bun feet.

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Archive II An early 18th-century walnut kneehole desk featuring crossbanded drawer fronts, brass drop handles, a central recessed cupboard, and turned bun feet. View II
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Archive XII An early 18th-century walnut kneehole desk featuring crossbanded drawer fronts, brass drop handles, a central recessed cupboard, and turned bun feet. View XII
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Archive XXIII An early 18th-century walnut kneehole desk featuring crossbanded drawer fronts, brass drop handles, a central recessed cupboard, and turned bun feet. View XXIII
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Holmes Antiques
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United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 224
Items Sold 548
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An early 18th-century walnut kneehole desk featuring crossbanded drawer fronts, brass drop handles, a central recessed cupboard, and turned bun feet.
Important Early 18th Century Walnut Kneehole Desk
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An early 18th-century walnut kneehole desk featuring crossbanded drawer fronts, brass drop handles, a central recessed cupboard, and turned bun feet.
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A Queen Anne kneehole desk is a compact writing or dressing table developed in early 18th-century England, characterised by a flat writing surface, lateral drawer pedestals, and a recessed central cupboard.

Desks from this era typically feature walnut or burr walnut veneers laid over oak or deal carcases, complete with featherbanded borders, oak drawer linings, and cast brass handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, oak secondary timbers, original brass hardware mounting marks, and natural patination across the timber surfaces.

Position the piece in a study, library, or hallway, balancing the figured timber against neutral paint tones and minimalist task lighting.

Maintain walnut surfaces by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, applying clear beeswax sparingly once per year, and keeping the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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