Sold 7 January 2026 · E W Cousins and Son

This “William1v Mahogany 5 Drawer Kneehole Table by T. Willson” found a buyer.

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Description

William1V Mahogany 5 Drawer Kneehole Table by T. Willson. The top having 3/4 gallery and a thumb moulded edge. Over 1 long and 4 short mahogany lined drawers with the original knob handles. The central drawer stamped T. Willson 68 Great Queen Street London . All on turned and fluted legs with 'Vase' shaped feet on brass cap castors.

Dimensions:

42" wide

22" deep

30 1/2" high + 1 1/2" high gallery

24" high kneehole

Physical Dimensions

Height

81cm (31.89")

Width

107cm (42.13")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Declaration

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA830194

Dealers Internal Reference

9124

Description

Dimensions:

42" wide

22" deep

30 1/2" high + 1 1/2" high gallery

24" high kneehole

Physical Dimensions

Height

81cm (31.89")

Width

107cm (42.13")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Date of Manufacture

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA830194

Dealers Internal Ref

9124

About the Dealer

E W Cousins and Son

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Dealer Profile

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A rectangular mahogany kneehole desk featuring a three-quarter gallery top, five graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs, fluted legs, and brass castors.

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E W Cousins and Son

Telephone 01359 230 254

Location

27 High Street
Ixworth
Near Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 2HJ
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ewcousinsandson

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDesks
Period19th century
StyleWilliam IV
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsThree-quarter gallery, Turned wooden knobs, Fluted legs, Brass castors
SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

FAQs

William IV furniture, produced during the 1830s, bridges the transition between late Regency and early Victorian aesthetics, typically featuring robust proportions, classical motifs, and rich dark woods like mahogany.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers over secondary softwoods, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction and traditional turned or carved legs.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetailing, timber shrinkage patterns, old tool marks, and patination consistent with age and usage.

Pairing a period wooden desk with contemporary minimalist seating or placing it against a boldly painted wall creates a sophisticated contrast that anchors a modern workspace.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the wood finish.