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18thc. Mahogany Knee Hole Desk
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18thc. Mahogany Knee Hole Desk

18th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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Description

18thc. Mahogany Knee Hole Desk

With eight drawers, (one secret)

& central door with original brass

Handles & hinges.

30”w x 31”h x 19”d

76cm w x 79cm h x 49cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carriers but please note NOT all items are at Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1183429
Dealers Internal Reference
6410
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
18thc. Mahogany Knee Hole Desk

With eight drawers, (one secret)

& central door with original brass

Handles & hinges.

30”w x 31”h x 19”d

76cm w x 79cm h x 49cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carriers but please note NOT all items are at Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1183429
Dealers Internal Ref
6410
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 157
Items Sold 2,021
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An 18th-century mahogany kneehole desk featuring a long upper drawer, six pedestal drawers, a central cupboard, and brass hardware.
18thc. Mahogany Knee Hole Desk
Ref: SA1183429
An 18th-century mahogany kneehole desk featuring a long upper drawer, six pedestal drawers, a central cupboard, and brass hardware.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsKneehole cupboard, Bracket feet, Brass escutcheons, Pedestal drawers
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

FAQs

A Georgian kneehole desk is a compact writing table or dressing table introduced in the early 18th century. It features a flat top, a long upper drawer, and side pedestals containing drawers that frame a recessed central kneehole space, which often houses an additional small cupboard.

Primary woods during this period were dense, fine-grained mahogany, walnut, or oak. Drawer linings were usually made from secondary woods such as pine, oak, or poplar, while drawer pulls and escutcheons were cast from solid brass.

Authentic 18th-century pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed secondary timbers, and original brass plate handles with threaded posts and cast nuts. Search for signs of natural timber shrinkage and age-appropriate wear around the base and drawer fronts.

Position the desk against a wall in a study, hallway, or bedroom to serve as a compact workspace or vanity table. Pair it with modern artwork above or contemporary lighting to create a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern interior design.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the patina. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage and cracking.
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