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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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Early 18th Century English Antique Knee Desk

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Walnut

Antique 18th century walnut knee Hole desk
18th century walnut knee Hole desk
H 29 in W 30 in D 18.5 in
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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19th Century Georgian Antique Knee Desk

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
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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1860s British Victorian Antique Knee Desk

Materials

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
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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1840s English William IV Antique Knee Desk

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Brass

Antique William IV Knee Hole Desk
William IV Knee Hole Desk
H 32 in W 38 in D 21.5 in
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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18th Century English George III Antique Knee Desk

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Other

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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Late 19th Century Georgian Antique Knee Desk

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Mahogany

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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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Knee Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Knee Hole Desk
19th Century Mahogany Knee Hole Desk
H 29 in W 24.5 in D 18 in
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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18th Century Antique Knee Desk

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Mahogany

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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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Knee Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century English Knee Hole Desk
19th Century English Knee Hole Desk
H 30.75 in W 32 in D 19.88 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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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Knee Desk

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
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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1890s Antique Knee Desk

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Wood

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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1780s English George II Antique Knee Desk

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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19th Century English Antique Knee Desk

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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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Knee Desk

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Mahogany

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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1920s English Antique Knee Desk

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Mahogany

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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18th Century Georgian Antique Knee Desk

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Mahogany

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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1870s English Victorian Antique Knee Desk

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Burl

Circa 18th Century English Unusual Size Painted Knee Hole Desk or Side Table
Located in London, GB
A charming diminutively sized English kneehole desk. It was not originally made for a child but
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Knee Desk

Materials

Pine

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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18th Century Italian Antique Knee Desk

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Walnut

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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19th Century Antique Knee Desk

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Metal

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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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Knee Desk

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Wood

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 Antique Knee Desk

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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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19th Century English Georgian Antique Knee Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

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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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Knee Desk

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Hardwood

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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Late 18th Century Antique Knee Desk

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Mahogany

Georgian Solid Mahogany Desk
Georgian Solid Mahogany Desk
H 33.47 in W 53.94 in D 21.26 in
Antique Spanish Colonial Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Spanish Colonial Desk honors the traditional craftsmanship of the Iberian peninsula, with a
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Knee Desk

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Steel

Antique Spanish Colonial Desk
Antique Spanish Colonial Desk
H 31 in W 79 in D 30 in
Antique Pine Breadseller's Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
. The 24.5 inch apron height on the desk is roomy and comfortable for knees. Unique and beautiful!
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Knee Desk

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Pine

Antique Pine Breadseller's Desk
Antique Pine Breadseller's Desk
H 31.5 in W 65.25 in D 23 in
Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very unusual antique early Victorian architects desk. This was made in England, and
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Knee Desk

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Wood, Leather

Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Antique Victorian Architects Desk
H 32 in W 44 in D 20 in
English Pine Child's Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
This desk has double exposed peg construction. Two drawers have recessed panels framed by carved
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1860s English Antique Knee Desk

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Brass

English Pine Child's Desk
English Pine Child's Desk
H 27 in W 46.25 in D 21.38 in
Antique Sheraton Revival Satinwood Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Sheraton Revival Satinwood desk. This dates from around the 1890-1910 period
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1890s British Sheraton Antique Knee Desk

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Leather, Satinwood

Antique Sheraton Revival Satinwood Desk
Antique Sheraton Revival Satinwood Desk
H 29.93 in W 40.16 in D 23.23 in
Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
Height to desk top – 29 inches , 74 cm Knee height – 23.5 inches , 60 cm
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1890s British Edwardian Antique Knee Desk

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Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
H 31.11 in W 35.04 in D 21.26 in
French 19th Century Empire Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
look at the detailed images to see the current condition of this desk. Knee clearance: 24”
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19th Century French Empire Antique Knee Desk

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Brass

French 19th Century Empire Desk
French 19th Century Empire Desk
H 29.5 in W 57 in D 29.5 in
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Victorian period writing desk. This was made in England, it
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1880s British Victorian Antique Knee Desk

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Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
H 29.93 in W 36.62 in D 22.05 in
Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Edwardian inlaid writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Knee Desk

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Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
H 29.14 in W 38.98 in D 19.3 in
Antique Georgian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Georgian writing table / desk of the highest order. This was made in England
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1820s British George III Antique Knee Desk

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Wood

Antique Georgian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Georgian Writing Table / Desk
H 28.75 in W 51.97 in D 24.02 in
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates
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1860s British High Victorian Antique Knee Desk

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Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
H 29.93 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
hand. The desk has a rope edge with a new tan leather with gold tooling to the outer edge. The desk has
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1910s Chippendale Antique Knee Desk

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Mahogany

Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Desk
Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Desk
H 29.14 in W 43.71 in D 25.6 in
19th Century Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
39.25 in. height to top of cabinet 30.5 in. height to top of desk 23 in. knee clearance. Side leaf
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19th Century Louis XV Antique Knee Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Rosewood Writing Desk
19th Century Rosewood Writing Desk
H 39.25 in W 50.5 in D 25 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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19th Century Chinese Antique Knee Desk

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Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk
H 51.19 in W 37.8 in D 26.38 in
Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original antique Victorian leather top desk. This was made in England, it dates from
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Knee Desk

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Wood, Leather

Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk
H 31 in W 48 in D 23 in
Antique Rustic Country French Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Country French desk is the ideal choice for the executive who wants a more relaxed
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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Knee Desk

Materials

Steel

Antique Rustic Country French Desk
Antique Rustic Country French Desk
H 30 in W 70.5 in D 34 in
19th Century Baroque Style Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Excellent Dresden Baroque desk, circa 1870 On three sides and in the top plate walnut root on solid
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19th Century German Baroque Antique Knee Desk

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Walnut, Softwood

19th Century Baroque Style Desk
19th Century Baroque Style Desk
H 31.89 in W 45.67 in D 24.41 in
Antique Chippendale Style Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Chippendale style leather top desk in the Chippendale style. This was made in
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1890s British Chippendale Antique Knee Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Chippendale Style Leather Top Desk
Antique Chippendale Style Leather Top Desk
H 30.71 in W 51.97 in D 27.17 in
Antique Georgian Writing Bureau Desk
Located in London, GB
. Width – 26 inches , 66 cm Depth – 19 inches , 49 cm Height – 39 inches , 99 cm Knee height – 28 inches
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Knee Desk

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Leather Top Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century leather top mahogany desk circa 1910. Original red leather writing surface
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Early 20th Century Swedish Georgian Antique Knee Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Leather Top Desk
Early 20th Century Leather Top Desk
H 29.5 in W 52 in D 32.25 in
Antique Georgian Style Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique kidney shaped desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890
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1890s British Sheraton Antique Knee Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Georgian Style Kidney Shaped Desk
Antique Georgian Style Kidney Shaped Desk
H 29.53 in W 51.58 in D 24.81 in
Antique French Walnut Bureau Plat Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French walnut bureau plat desk, dating from around the 1900-1910 period. It is
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Knee Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Walnut Bureau Plat Desk
Antique French Walnut Bureau Plat Desk
H 29.93 in W 44.89 in D 24.02 in
Antique Georgian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very impressive antique Georgian leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England
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Early 1800s British George III Antique Knee Desk

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Leather, Wood

Antique Georgian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Georgian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 56.7 in D 27.96 in
Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from
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1830s British William IV Antique Knee Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 25.2 in
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it
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1860s British High Victorian Antique Knee Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in
Antique Georgian Period Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A charming and very well made antique Georgian writing table / desk. This was made in England, we
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Early 1800s British George III Antique Knee Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Georgian Period Writing Table / Desk
Antique Georgian Period Writing Table / Desk
H 29.93 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
19thC French Oak Bank Counter Desk
Located in Staffordshire, GB
- Tienen City France sku 1205 W329 x D45 x H104 cm Knee height 61 cm Desk height 80cm
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19th Century Antique Knee Desk

Materials

Oak

19thC French Oak Bank Counter Desk
19thC French Oak Bank Counter Desk
H 55.12 in W 129.53 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Art Deco burr walnut pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Knee Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Art Deco Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Art Deco Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 31.89 in
Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb 1920s beautifully patinated oak roll top desk of neat proportions, finely carved and of
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1920s English Antique Knee Desk

Materials

Oak

Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
H 40 in W 42 in D 27 in
Antique Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique walnut leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around
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1890s British Victorian Antique Knee Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 46.86 in D 27.17 in
Antique Regency Period Library Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Regency library table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around
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1820s British Regency Antique Knee Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Regency Period Library Table / Desk
Antique Regency Period Library Table / Desk
H 31.11 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in
Stunning Edwardian Satinwood Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning Edwardian satinwood kidney shaped desk, of fabulous quality, finely carved and line
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Early 20th Century English Antique Knee Desk

Materials

Brass

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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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Knee Desk

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Padouk Wood Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century carved Padouk wood desk, having a row of small drawers, and
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19th Century English Antique Knee Desk

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Padouk Wood Desk
19th Century Chinese Padouk Wood Desk
H 45.28 in W 33.08 in D 24.02 in
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk is a wonderful example of the genre, refined over the
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Knee Desk

Materials

Oak

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Antique Knee Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique knee desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique knee desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and walnut. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique knee desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique knee desk, those designed in Georgian, Victorian and Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique knee desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Edwin Greenman produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Knee Desk?

The average selling price for an antique knee desk at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $33,335 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Knee Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.