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Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk
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Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk

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A Superb Quality And Extremely Attractive 18th Century, Chippendale Period, Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk, Having Well Figured Rectangular Top Over Slide, Central Cupboard And Arrangement Of Drawers, Retaining Original Rococo Brass Handles, Raised On Original Shaped Bracket Feet.

Generally, kneehole deeks are regarded as a smaller, more compact version of the more typically found pedestal desk, with some form of an arrangement of drawers around a central set recessed cupboard being the form which one can expect to come across. There are of course various different designs to be found along the same theme, but as a general rule that is the form you will usually find in a georgian kneehole desk.

Although originally designed for the use which the name suggests, as a desk in a spot around the home where perhaps space doesn’t suffice for a full size, formal desk, they can of course be utilised in a whole host of different ways including perhaps in a bedroom, or dressing room, as a dressing table with a dressing table mirror placed atop of them. The recessed cupboard combined with the amount of storage available makes them absolutely perfect for this.

Often mahogany variations can date to slightly later in the 18th century than this particular example and can often be rather insignificant. There is no danger of that with this example however, it is a good, practical size and has real presence.

It also retains an excellent untouched colour, its original 18th century brasswear and its elegant original bracket feet, which is quite the rarity.

As an additional little piece of history and provenance, it also comes with an invoice showing that it was sold by Trevor Antiques, in Brighton, for £270 back in 1962. Quite a nice piece of history to have.

As with all items we offer for sale, it's been inspected and attended to in our workshops, by our highly skilled antique furniture restorers, where it has received a traditional, natural wax polish to ensure the condition is absolutely spot on before being offered for sale.

Ready to place immediately into the home there is such a huge variety of functions and spots around the home available for this particular little desk that we know any prospective purchaser will be absolutely delighted once it is secured in situ.

Circa 1760.

Height 33.25in.

Width 38in.

Depth 23.5in.

Declaration

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

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SA964561
Dealers Internal Reference
8236
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Description
A Superb Quality And Extremely Attractive 18th Century, Chippendale Period, Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk, Having Well Figured Rectangular Top Over Slide, Central Cupboard And Arrangement Of Drawers, Retaining Original Rococo Brass Handles, Raised On Original Shaped Bracket Feet.

Generally, kneehole deeks are regarded as a smaller, more compact version of the more typically found pedestal desk, with some form of an arrangement of drawers around a central set recessed cupboard being the form which one can expect to come across.

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There are of course various different designs to be found along the same theme, but as a general rule that is the form you will usually find in a georgian kneehole desk.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
fig 1. An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring brass swan-neck handles, a central recessed cupboard, a pull-out brushing slide, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Although originally designed for the use which the name suggests, as a desk in a spot around the home where perhaps space doesn’t suffice for a full size, formal desk, they can of course be utilised in a whole host of different ways including perhaps in a bedroom, or dressing room, as a dressing table with a dressing table mirror placed atop of them. The recessed cupboard combined with the amount of storage available makes them absolutely perfect for this.

fig 2. An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring brass swan-neck handles, a central recessed cupboard, a pull-out brushing slide, and bracket feet.
fig 2. Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Often mahogany variations can date to slightly later in the 18th century than this particular example and can often be rather insignificant. There is no danger of that with this example however, it is a good, practical size and has real presence.

fig 3. An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring brass swan-neck handles, a central recessed cupboard, a pull-out brushing slide, and bracket feet.
fig 3. Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk

It also retains an excellent untouched colour, its original 18th century brasswear and its elegant original bracket feet, which is quite the rarity.

As an additional little piece of history and provenance, it also comes with an invoice showing that it was sold by Trevor Antiques, in Brighton, for £270 back in 1962. Quite a nice piece of history to have.

fig 4. An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring brass swan-neck handles, a central recessed cupboard, a pull-out brushing slide, and bracket feet.
fig 4. Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk

As with all items we offer for sale, it's been inspected and attended to in our workshops, by our highly skilled antique furniture restorers, where it has received a traditional, natural wax polish to ensure the condition is absolutely spot on before being offered for sale.

fig 5. An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring brass swan-neck handles, a central recessed cupboard, a pull-out brushing slide, and bracket feet.
fig 5. Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Ready to place immediately into the home there is such a huge variety of functions and spots around the home available for this particular little desk that we know any prospective purchaser will be absolutely delighted once it is secured in situ.

Circa 1760.

Height 33.25in.

Width 38in.

Depth 23.5in.

Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA964561
Dealers Internal Ref
8236
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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An 18th-century Georgian mahogany kneehole desk featuring brass swan-neck handles, a central recessed cupboard, a pull-out brushing slide, and bracket feet.
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A Georgian kneehole desk is a compact 18th-century writing or dressing table featuring a recessed central opening for legroom, typically flanked by two vertical banks of drawers and fitted with a central cupboard.

These pieces were crafted primarily from solid mahogany or walnut veneers, featuring hand-cut dovetailed drawer linings, oak or pine secondary timbers, and cast brass swan-neck handles.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-cut dovetail joints, irregular hand-planed backboards, original brass hardware with threaded posts, and authentic patination around the drawer pulls and base.

Position the desk in a home library, hallway, or bedroom vanity area, pairing rich mahogany tones with modern table lamps or clean contemporary artwork to contrast the period detailing.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, applying a quality beeswax polish once or twice yearly, and positioning the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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