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Early Georgian 18th Century Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk
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Early Georgian 18th Century Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk

18th century
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Early georgian 18th century burr walnut knee hole desk circa 1730.

We are pleased to offer this george II knee hole desk made in walnut, complete with it's original patina.

Originally designed as compact writing desks for smaller domestic spaces or bedrooms, they are frequently used today as elegant dressing tables or study centerpieces.

Burr walnut top with cross banding and molded edge.  pull out brushing slide directly below for extra writing space and knee clearance.  one drawer below the slide and a partially concealed drawer above the knee with fitted compartments.  bank of 3 equally proportioned drawers flanking the main storage compartment in front of the knee space.  feather cross banded to all drawer fronts and maintaining it's original brass swan neck handles and escutheons.  standing on bracket feet.

Much has been done to maintain it's originality, cracking to veneer on top surface which has happened naturally in the wood grain, minor sympathetic restorations, structurally sound and hand polished.  expected surface marks and natural daylight fading in line with a 300 year old piece of furniture.  1missing drawer lock.

Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.2cm (30.00")
Width
83.8cm (32.99")
Depth
45.7cm (17.99")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244597
Dealers Internal Reference
RK64
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Description
Early georgian 18th century burr walnut knee hole desk circa 1730.
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We are pleased to offer this george II knee hole desk made in walnut, complete with it's original patina.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

Originally designed as compact writing desks for smaller domestic spaces or bedrooms, they are frequently used today as elegant dressing tables or study centerpieces.

fig 1. An Early Georgian burr walnut kneehole desk featuring a central recessed cupboard, top long drawer, six pedestal drawers, shaped bracket feet, and brass swing handles.
fig 1. Early Georgian 18th Century Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk

Burr walnut top with cross banding and molded edge.  pull out brushing slide directly below for extra writing space and knee clearance.  one drawer below the slide and a partially concealed drawer above the knee with fitted compartments.  bank of 3 equally proportioned drawers flanking the main storage compartment in front of the knee space.  feather cross banded to all drawer fronts and maintaining it's original brass swan neck handles and escutheons.  standing on bracket feet.

fig 2. An Early Georgian burr walnut kneehole desk featuring a central recessed cupboard, top long drawer, six pedestal drawers, shaped bracket feet, and brass swing handles.
fig 2. Early Georgian 18th Century Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk

Much has been done to maintain it's originality, cracking to veneer on top surface which has happened naturally in the wood grain, minor sympathetic restorations, structurally sound and hand polished.  expected surface marks and natural daylight fading in line with a 300 year old piece of furniture.  1missing drawer lock.

Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk to the 18th Century.

Height
76.2cm (30.00")
Width
83.8cm (32.99")
Depth
45.7cm (17.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244597
Dealers Internal Ref
RK64
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Archive I An Early Georgian burr walnut kneehole desk featuring a central recessed cupboard, top long drawer, six pedestal drawers, shaped bracket feet, and brass swing handles.

Early Georgian 18th Century Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk

Archive II An Early Georgian burr walnut kneehole desk featuring a central recessed cupboard, top long drawer, six pedestal drawers, shaped bracket feet, and brass swing handles. View II
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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An Early Georgian burr walnut kneehole desk featuring a central recessed cupboard, top long drawer, six pedestal drawers, shaped bracket feet, and brass swing handles.
EARLY GEORGIAN 18TH CENTURY BURR WALNUT KNEEHOLE DESK
Ref: SA1244597
An Early Georgian burr walnut kneehole desk featuring a central recessed cupboard, top long drawer, six pedestal drawers, shaped bracket feet, and brass swing handles.
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEarly Georgian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Brass, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, brass drop handles, kneehole cupboard, bracket feet
  • SizeH 76.2 cm (30 in) x W 83.8 cm (33 in) x D 45.7 cm (18 in)

This early Georgian 18th-century kneehole desk dates from the George II period around 1730 and is made from burr walnut with oak and brass hardware, presenting a warm brown colour. The piece measures 76.2 cm high, 83.8 cm wide, and 45.7 cm deep. It features a burr walnut top with cross-banding, a moulded edge, a pull-out brushing slide, and a partially concealed top drawer above the central kneehole cupboard. Six pedestal drawers flank the central cupboard, all fitted with feather cross-banding, original brass swan-neck swing handles, and escutcheons. The desk stands on shaped bracket feet and displays natural wood cracking to the veneer on the top surface, minor sympathetic restorations, surface marks, and daylight fading. Originally designed as a compact writing desk for smaller domestic spaces or bedrooms, this piece serves well today as an elegant dressing table or a study centrepiece in a gentleman's library or home office. Its traditional proportions make it suitable for placement against a wall or as a freestanding unit in a reception room. The multiple drawers and central cupboard provide practical enclosed storage for stationery, documents, or personal items, while the pull-out slide extends the usable surface area for writing or laptop use.

FAQs

Originating in the early 18th century, a kneehole desk features a central recessed cupboard flanked by vertical columns of drawers, designed to accommodate a users knees whilst seated.

These desks were predominantly crafted using solid oak or pine carcasses overlaid with burr walnut veneers, assembled with hand-cut dovetail joints, and fitted with cast brass batwing hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-planed secondary timbers, hand-cut irregular dovetails, natural shrinkage splits along veneer lines, and original steel lock mechanisms behind brass escutcheons.

A kneehole desk can serve as a focal point in a home office, a hallway console table, or a bedroom vanity desk, balanced alongside contemporary seating and architectural lighting.

Maintain burr walnut surfaces by applying high-grade beeswax twice annually, keeping the wood away from direct heat or sunlight, and maintaining stable ambient humidity to avoid veneer lifting.
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