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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.
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Shop for Kneehole Desks on 1stDibs
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
German Biedermeier Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
German Biedermeier (19th Century) mahogany kneehole desk with bronze trim.
Category
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Renaissance Revival Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
Renaissance Revival kneehole desk, with rectangular walnut top above a white painted two pedestal
Category
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
English Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, 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
Art Deco Cherrywood Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Cherrywood Kneehole Desk, Circa 1940. With an inset laminate writing surface and a pullout
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
English Georgian Burl Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian style (18/19th Century) burl walnut kneehole desk with 9 drawers.
Category
Antique 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
