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William IV Knee Hole Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
William IV knee hole desk, with beautiful flame mahogany veneer on the top and drawer fronts; the
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Antique 1840s English William IV Desks

Materials

Brass

William IV Knee Hole Desk
William IV Knee Hole Desk
H 32 in W 38 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Mahogany Knee Hole Desk
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an unusual English Regency mahogany knee hole desk, the top with leather inset, above a
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Knee Hole Desk
19th Century Mahogany Knee Hole Desk
H 29 in W 24.5 in D 18 in
19th Century English Chinoiserie Knee Hole Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century English Chinoiserie Knee Hole Desk with Raised Chinoiserie Decoration. The Key is
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Antique 19th Century English Desks

18th century walnut knee Hole desk
Located in Penzance, GB
This is a really nice 18th century figured walnut Knee Hole desk .This desk has oak linings, cock
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Antique Early 18th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th century walnut knee Hole desk
18th century walnut knee Hole desk
H 29 in W 30 in D 18.5 in
French Knee Hole Desk Empire Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Very cute French knee hole desk in the Empire manner. Antique desk we date to circa 1930
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Vintage 1930s Desks

Materials

Wood

French Knee Hole Desk Empire Inlay
French Knee Hole Desk Empire Inlay
H 31 in W 37.5 in D 23 in
19th Century English Knee Hole Desk
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English knee hole desk made from oak with a beveled edge around the top following down
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Knee Hole Desk
19th Century English Knee Hole Desk
H 30.75 in W 32 in D 19.88 in
Antique Victorian Leather Top Knee Hole Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Victorian leather top knee hole desk. This was made in England, it dates from
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Leather Top Knee Hole Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Knee Hole Desk
H 29.93 in W 42.92 in D 20.08 in
English Satinwood and Patera Inlaid Knee Hole Desk. Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English satinwood and ebony string patera inlaid seven-drawer knee hole desk with original brasses
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Antique 1780s English George II Desks and Writing Tables

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Knee Hole Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany knee hole desk having a quality mahogany rectangular shaped
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Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Antique Figured Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Knee Hole Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique figured mahogany serpentine shaped knee hole desk having an appealing quality
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Vintage 1920s English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century George III Style Red Japanned Knee-Hole Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century George III chinoiserie knee-hole desk. The gilt chinoiserie is on a red lacquered
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Wood

Kittinger Chippendale Style Mahogany Knee Hole Desk with Drawer Towers 20thC
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
*** Kittinger Chippendale Style Mahogany Knee Hole Desk with Drawer Towers and Pierced Batwing Handles, 20thC
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20th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Chippendale Carved Mahogany Knee Hole Desk, Claw & Ball Feet, C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chippendale style knee hole desk offers mahogany construction with top having rope twist
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Early 20th Century Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Knee Hole Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-19th century Georgian style mahogany knee hole desk in very nice original condition. The case
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Antique Late 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Highly Figured Antique Knee Hole Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
three drawers on each side, all with fine brass bat wing bales. The knee hole with a top shaped drawer
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Highly Figured Antique Knee Hole Desk
Highly Figured Antique Knee Hole Desk
H 30 in W 37.5 in D 19.75 in
19th Century Satinwood Knee Hole Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century satinwood inlaid pedestal desk. Having its original Moroccan
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Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Desks

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Satinwood Knee Hole Desk
19th Century Satinwood Knee Hole Desk
H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 24.02 in
Antique Knee Hole Desk, Georgian Mahogany 18th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk. Standing on bracket feet. This piece features 7 Oak lined
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Italian Provincial Carve Knee Hole Desk
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A hand carved walnut or fruitwood Italian desk. The desk with a center drawer with three side
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Antique 18th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Sublime Hand Carved from Top to Bottom Antique Victorian 1850 Knee Hole Desk
Located in GB
hand carved solid mahogany Knee hole desk A very decorative piece, originally made as an ornate and
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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Desks

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Hardwood

Italian Venetian Knee-Hole Desk /Console Table circa 1950's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1290 Hand painted Venetian style desk with gilt finish.
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Desk , Small English Knee Hole Desk with Tooled Leather Top, Serpentine Front
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Toronto, CA
A serpentine curved front, small English kneehole desk in classical mahogany Georgian styling. The
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20th Century English Georgian Desks

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Leather, Hardwood

Circa 18th Century English Unusual Size Painted Knee Hole Desk or Side Table
Located in London, GB
inside the knee hole. All the drawers are fitted with drop handles. A shallow ‘slide’ shelf is fitted
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

French 19th Century Provençal Hand-Carved Walnut Knee Hole Desk with 5 Drawers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century Provençal hand-carved walnut knee hole 5 drawer desk with cabriole legs.
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Maitland Smith Miniature Knee Hole Desk Keepsake Jewelry Box Chest
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith dresser top valet or jewelry box in the shape of a Georgian knee hole
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Late 20th Century Georgian Decorative Boxes

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Hardwood, Paint

French Desks = Antique Empire Knee Hole Bureau Desk, 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant French Empire knee hole desk we date to circa 1890 Wonderful French desk with brass
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Antique 1890s Desks

Materials

Wood

18th Century Kneehole Desk
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A wonderful knee hole desk.
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Antique 18th Century British Desks

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Kneehole Desk
18th Century Kneehole Desk
H 30 in W 35 in D 21 in
Louis XV Style Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
Louis XV knee hole desk with leather writing surface.  
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Style Desk
Louis XV Style Desk
H 29.5 in W 46 in D 25 in
18th Century George II Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George II mahogany knee hole desk, with one long drawer above central cupboard door
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Antique 18th Century Irish George II Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th C. Knee Hole Partners Desk With Tooled Olive Leather Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine mahogany knee hole desk, the top with carved edge and inset olive green embossed leather
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French, Mid-19th Century Empire-Style Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-19th century The petite mahogany knee-hole desk with a central drawer and two slender
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French, Mid-19th Century Empire-Style Desk
French, Mid-19th Century Empire-Style Desk
H 30.5 in W 60.5 in D 31.25 in
Edwardian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Edwardian mahogany knee hole desk, having an arrangement of seven
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Early 20th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Edwardian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
H 30.71 in W 33.08 in D 17.33 in
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Chinese hardwood knee hole desk, having wonderful classical
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk
H 51.19 in W 37.8 in D 26.38 in
Oversized Victorian 1870 Burr Quarter Cut Walnut Knee Hole Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in GB
knee hole desk This desk is sublime, the walnut patina on the drawers is rich and warm, its burl or
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

19th Century Desk in Pollard Oak
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning quality 19th century knee hole desk in pollard oak. Rectangular top above three oak
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Antique 19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Desk in Pollard Oak
19th Century Desk in Pollard Oak
H 30.71 in W 59.06 in D 26.78 in
Small 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk George III
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Kneehole desk from the George III period Indeed, these small pieces of furniture are called Knee Hole
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Solid Mahogany Desk Says Knee, Late 18th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
A small Georgian period mahogany knee-hole desk with blue leather sliding writing surface. It has
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Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Arts & Crafts Flame Mahogany Knee Hole Writing Desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts flame mahogany knee hole writing desk. This superb desk is in one piece it has
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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Stow Davis Dark Walnut Knee Hole Credenza Desk
By Attributed to Stow-Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
6ft Stow Davis Dark Walnut Knee Hole Credenza Desk Midcentury Stow Davis walnut kneehole credenza
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Knee Hole 4 Drawer Desk with Key
By Drylund
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern teak knee hole 4 drawer desk with key. Beautiful wood grain on top great
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Vintage Swedish Teak Desk
Located in London, GB
eliptical handles. In the centre above the knee hole is an open recess, on the right side and running all
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Swedish Teak Desk
Vintage Swedish Teak Desk
H 30.71 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Georgian Solid Mahogany Desk
Located in Malton, GB
attractive age related patina. Good sized desk as well. Height 85cm Width 137cm Depth 54cm Height of knee
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Antique Late 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Solid Mahogany Desk
Georgian Solid Mahogany Desk
H 33.47 in W 53.94 in D 21.26 in
Mid Century Glamour Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
x 29.5" H Knee hole space: 27" W x 25" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing...

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Mid Century Glamour Desk
Mid Century Glamour Desk
H 295 in W 54 in D 20 in
English Pine Child's Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
polished and lacquered for ease of maintenance. Knee Hole Opening: W 16 X H 24
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Antique 1860s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Pine Child's Desk
English Pine Child's Desk
H 27 in W 46.25 in D 21.38 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Executive Desk
By Jesper International
Located in Trenton, NJ
reflects your commitment to both style and sustainability. Dimensions: 70w 33.75d 28.5h (knee hole
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Executive Desk
Scandinavian Modern Teak Executive Desk
H 28.5 in W 70 in D 33.75 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
compact footprint makes this a great piece for even the smallest spaces. Knee hole measures 21.5" wide by
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk
H 30 in W 52 in D 24 in
Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
and letter racks. Raised above concave knee hole, single drawer frieze flanked with beautifully
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Vintage 1920s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
H 40 in W 42 in D 27 in
Contemporary Ebonized Writing/Work Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
four short drawers. The apron with three drawers and center knee hole. Raised on square tapering legs
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Ebonized Writing/Work Desk
Contemporary Ebonized Writing/Work Desk
H 30.75 in W 55 in D 27.5 in
English Regency Lacquered Chinoiserie Partners Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Regency style red lacquered chinoiserie decorated knee hole partners desk with green
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

American Walnut & Brass Vintage Executive Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
hole is sure to accommodate your favorite desk chair. Please confirm item pickup location (Brooklyn
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Writing Desk Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
x 56cmD x 78cmH. 61.5cmH knee hole. In very good antique condition with minor historic knocks
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Vintage 1910s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Mahogany Writing Desk Dressing Table
Antique Mahogany Writing Desk Dressing Table
H 30.71 in W 46.46 in D 22.05 in
Antique Country French Double-Faced Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Double-Faced Desk was crafted by master artisans creating a superlative
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Maurice Villency Mid-Century Teak Desk
By Maurice Villency
Located in Brooklyn, NY
desk. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ). Dimensions: W56" x D25" x H30" Knee Hole
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Napoleon II Partners Desk French Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
ormolu fixtures Classical columns either side of the knee hole opening in an acanthus leaf design Desk is
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Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood

Rare 19th century carved mahogany Swedish pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
, decorated with applied swags each side.  Each side of the knee hole are 4 graduating drawers with turned
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Teak Five Drawer Austinsuite Low Desk/Dresser
By Austinsuite
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
: 48cmt Desk knee hole Height: 55cm Desk knee hole Width: 61cm
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Fm 60 Executive Desk In Teak
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
28.5″ tall Knee Hole: 21″ wide x 18″ deep x 29″ tall Condition: In good original condition with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak and Chrome Hairpin Desk from Danflex
By Danflex Systems
Located in Palm Springs, CA
engraved 'Made in Denmark'. Desk measures: 63" wide, 33.5" deep and 29.5" high. The knee hole measures
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Baker Mahogany Executive Partners Desk, Georgian, Writing Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Furniture Showroom at almost $15,000 Measures: 70.5 by 35 by 30.25 H Knee Hole measurements 30W 25H
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2010s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Very Fine 19th Century Nine Drawer Pedestal Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
brass escutcheons. Supported above moulded and shaped knee hole flanked with beautifully panelled twin
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Walnut Writing Desk Side Table
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
just the right amount of wear to the edges. Knee Hole Height = 60cm /23.75″ In superb original
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Knee Hole Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic knee hole desk available at 1stDibs. A knee hole desk — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer knee hole desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each knee hole desk bearing Georgian, Victorian or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one knee hole desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bevan Funnell Ltd., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and Widdicomb Furniture Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Knee Hole Desk?

Prices for a knee hole desk start at $850 and top out at $35,391 with the average selling for $3,893.
Questions About Knee Hole Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While the hole in a desk is just called a hole. But the piece that fits into the hole to help seal it off is called a grommet.