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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 and arrangement of three graduated small drawers either side of a recessed kneehole ...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
$12,842
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
George III Maple Kneehole Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 18th Century George III burr maple kneehole desk with nine drawers.
Circa 1820.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks
Materials
Walnut
French Painted Kneehole Desk
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Very good French painted five drawer kneehole desk, black leather top, side extentions, original working locks with key, brass handles, in very good overall condition.
29" high
52" ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Paint
George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Item Code: S27-832A
A compact George III mahogany kneehole desk dating from the late 18th century.
Category
Antique 18th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George III period mahogany kneehole desk having richly grained top with canted corners and molded edge, the long drawer flanked by two rows of short drawers with door in recess,...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Desks
Materials
Brass
