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When was the kneehole desk invented?
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The kneehole desk was invented at the beginning of the 18th century in England. The design is still beloved by interior designers to this day. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique kneehole desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Kneehole Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small 19th century English kneehole desk with exquisite patina and charming carved knob handles
Category
Antique 1860s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
$4,875
Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Folkestone, GB
A good quality George III period mahogany kneehole desk with moulded edge top above a long drawer
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
$12,893
German Biedermeier Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (19th Century) mahogany kneehole desk with bronze trim.
Category
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
English Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian style (19th Century) mahogany kneehole desk with bronze ram heads & trim and
Category
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Queen Anne Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A charming early 18th century walnut kneehole desk with a quarter veneered top and herringbone
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 18th Century, George III Period, Mahogany Kneehole Desk, Having Well Figured
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Desks
Materials
Mahogany