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18th Century Brown Mahogany Irish Kneehole Cabinet
Located in Dublin, GB
A rare 18th century Irish mahogany knee-hole cabinet. The superbly carved swan neck cornice with
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1730s Irish George II Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Brass

Georgian Crossbanded Walnut Console
Located in Charleston, SC
inlay and crossbanding over graduated drawers and kneehole cabinet resting on bracket feet.
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Walnut

Antique Georgian Crossbanded Walnut Console
Georgian Crossbanded Walnut Console
H 32 in W 47.5 in D 21.25 in
Rosewood Regency Kneehole Bureau Cabinet Attributed to Seddon and Morel
By Morel & Seddon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An impressive and monumental rosewood Regency kneehole bureau cabinet with ormolu mounts of
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19th Century English Regency Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Ormolu

Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Folkestone, GB
A good quality George III period mahogany kneehole desk with moulded edge top above a long drawer
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Mahogany Kneehole Desk
H 31 in W 32.5 in D 17.5 in
Pine Kneehole Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
This little desk would make an excellent vanity. While it probably didn't have a leather top in its earliest iteration, it has been raised in both appearance and stature, as casters ...
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19th Century British George III Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Leather, Pine

Antique Pine Kneehole Desk
Pine Kneehole Desk
H 30 in W 37.25 in D 19 in
Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 18th Century, George III Period, Mahogany Kneehole Desk, Having Well Figured
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Kneehole Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
H 31 in W 29 in D 18.5 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 drawers and a cupboard to the centre. The desk stands on bracket feet and is in very good...
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Early 20th Century English Antique Kneehole Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Edwardian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
H 30.71 in W 33.08 in D 17.33 in
18th Century Kneehole Desk
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A wonderful knee hole desk.
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18th Century British Antique Kneehole Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th Century Kneehole Desk
18th Century Kneehole Desk
H 30 in W 35 in D 21 in
C18th Mahogany `Grendy` Kneehole Desk
By Giles Grendey
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
 A well made early Geo III mahogany kneehole desk in the manner of Giles Grendy, of unusual form
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1760s English Georgian Antique Kneehole Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique C18th Mahogany `Grendy` Kneehole Desk
C18th Mahogany `Grendy` Kneehole Desk
H 31.25 in W 38 in D 23.5 in
George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George III period mahogany kneehole desk having richly grained top with canted corners and
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Kneehole Cabinets

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk
George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk
H 31.5 in W 37 in D 18 in
18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century mahogany kneehole desk, the rectangular moulded edge top having a brown leather
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1780s British Georgian Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk
18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk
H 30.5 in W 47 in D 22 in
George I Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Nicely figured walnut, rectangular quarter veneer top over top over a drawer and kneehole with door
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Kneehole Cabinets

Materials

Other

George I Walnut Kneehole Desk
George I Walnut Kneehole Desk
H 30.75 in W 30 in D 19.25 in
George II Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in Folkestone, GB
An especially fine quality George II period burr walnut kneehole desk with quartered 'bookmark
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Early 18th Century English George II Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Walnut

George II Walnut Kneehole Desk
George II Walnut Kneehole Desk
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 37.41 in
George I Walnut Secretaire Kneehole Desk
Located in Lymington, GB
An English early 18th century walnut secrétaire kneehole desk. George I period (1714-1727), c 1720
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Walnut

Hepplewhite Serpentine Kneehole Table, 18th Century
Located in Southall, GB
Hepplewhite serpentine kneehole table An 18th century Georgian mahogany Hepplewhite serpentine
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18th Century English Antique Kneehole Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
kneehole desk, having well figured rectangular top over slide, central cupboard and arrangement of drawers
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Mahogany

19th Century Aesthetic Movement Kneehole Desk
Located in Warrington, GB
Exceptional quality desk produced during the Aesthetic movement. Oak plank top with upstand, three drawers over two cupboards with burr veneer and satinwood inlay and ebonised det...
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19th Century English Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Oak, Satinwood

19th Century Aesthetic Movement Kneehole Desk
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Kneehole Desk
H 33.27 in W 50.4 in D 22.45 in
Antique George II period mahogany kneehole desk
Located in London, GB
A fine George II period figured mahogany Kneehole Chest, having moulded edged crossbanded cleated
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Mahogany

A Rare And Early Georgian Kneehole Bureau
Located in Skipton, GB
A rare early Georgian Kneehole Bureau of a wonderful colour and patination. Having a well figured
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Mahogany, Oak

A Rare And Early Georgian Kneehole Bureau
A Rare And Early Georgian Kneehole Bureau
H 37.6 in W 42.72 in D 16.93 in
Early 18th Century Walnut Secretaire Kneehole Desk
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A walnut kneehole desk with quarter veneered top above an unusual fitted secretaire drawer. The
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Early 18th Century Antique Kneehole Cabinets

Materials

Brass

18th Century George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a very good quality 18th century George III mahogany kneehole desk, having a well
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Mahogany

18th Century George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk
18th Century George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk
H 33.47 in W 33.86 in D 19.69 in
Late 19th Century Burr Oak Kneehole Desk
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1880 A late 19th century burr oak kneehole desk, opening with nine drawers to the
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Late 19th Century English Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Oak

Late 19th Century Burr Oak Kneehole Desk
Late 19th Century Burr Oak Kneehole Desk
H 29.93 in W 38.19 in D 16.15 in
George II Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk, c.1735
Located in London, GB
A George II Burr walnut and feather banded kneehole desk with caddy moulded top, c.1735. Of
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18th Century British George I Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Oak, Walnut

George II Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk, c.1735
George II Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk, c.1735
H 29.53 in W 29.14 in D 18.51 in
Antique French Provincial Leather Top Painted Kneehole Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dynamic 19th century kneehole desk with a brown tooled leather top over a three piece pedestal base
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Leather, Wood, Paint

18th Century English George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a George III mahogany kneehole desk, having a total of 11 drawers and a cupboard to the
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Mahogany

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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18th Century British Georgian Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Mahogany

C1700 burr walnut kneehole bureau on original bun feet
Located in Bakewell, GB
C1700 burr walnut kneehole bureau on original bun feet. Burr walnut bureau, of fabulous colour and
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18th Century English Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Walnut

Antique Victorian quality walnut leather top freestanding kneehole desk
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality walnut leather top freestanding kneehole desk having the original gallery
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Kneehole Cabinets

Materials

Brass

A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk
Located in Skipton, GB
A small Georgian Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk with a lovely light honey colour. The Desk is made
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Brass

Bauhaus Era Kneehole Desk Attr. Thonet, Europe, 1930's
By Thonet
Located in Austin, TX
Bauhaus era kneehole desk with Thonet style bentwood frame. Solid maple trim with inset panels of
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Early 20th Century European Bauhaus Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Walnut, Maple, Faux Leather

Rare Chinese Export Amboyna and Ebony Campaign Kneehole Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
campaign kneehole desk retaining the original patina with wonderful colour. China circa 1830
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1830s Chinese Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Ebony, Amboyna

French Louis XV Style Kingwood and Green Leather Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV style (19th Century) kingwood and bronze trimmed kneehole desk with green leather
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19th Century French Antique Kneehole Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

George 11nd small Kneehole Desk in Mahogany, English Circa 1745
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine original antique kneehole desk or dressing table from the mid-18th century, thought
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Hardwood

19th Century English George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk Stamped Gillows
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany kneehole desk stamped Gillows. Having a green
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Mahogany

Mid 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Dressing Chest
Located in London, GB
A fine 18th century mahogany kneehole dressing chest having moulded edge top above brushing slide
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Mahogany

Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kneehole Desk by Edwards and Roberts
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian mahogany inlaid kneehole desk by Edwards and Roberts having a
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Other

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk by Francis & James Smith
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality, unusual, Victorian mahogany kneehole desk by Francis and James Smith
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19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique English Victorian Double Sided Oak Twin Pedestal 18 Drawer Kneehole Desk
Located in GB
kneehole like this is would be more likely a partner and his secretary The frame is all oak with a
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1880s English Victorian Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Leather, Oak

Exquisite Regency Period 1815 Hardwood Kneehole Desk with Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1815 Regency bow front kneehole
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Hardwood

William & Mary Seaweed Marquetry Inlaid Cabinet by Gerrit Jensen (c. 1634-1715)
By Gerrit Jensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
furniture associated with the Royal cabinet-maker Gerrit Jensen. This includes a kneehole desk with
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Late 17th Century British William and Mary Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Brass

A fine late George III satinwood and snakewood secretaire cabinet
By George Simson
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine late George III satinwood and snakewood secretaire cabinet, attributed to George Simson of
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Early 18th Century English George III Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Satinwood

18th Century French Louis XV Grand Scale Bibliothèque or Display Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
, or kneehole opening flanked by two cabinets, each with a working lock and key. Four dovetailed
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Iron

Renaissance Revival Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
Renaissance Revival kneehole desk, with rectangular walnut top above a white painted two pedestal
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19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Walnut

Renaissance Revival Kneehole Desk
Renaissance Revival Kneehole Desk
H 30 in W 59 in D 19 in
Swedish Biedermeier Style Birch Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Biedermeier style (19/20th Century) birch kneehole desk with three drawer above two cabinet
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Late 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Birch, Leather

British Colonial Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
one side and two cabinets on the other, both with block feet. Kneehole H: 24 W: 25
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19th Century English British Colonial Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Leather, Mahogany

19th Century English Birdseye Maple Partners Desk with Tooled Leather Top
Located in Milford, NH
A great size rectangular kneehole partners desk in birdseye maple with tooled green/yellow leather
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19th Century English Antique Kneehole Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Kidney Shaped Satinwood Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
table is in home ready condition. c1900 29 3/4" H23.5"-kneehole W42" d22" H76cm H60cm-kneehole W107cm
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Early 20th Century English Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Satinwood

Edwardian Kidney Shaped Satinwood Writing Table
Edwardian Kidney Shaped Satinwood Writing Table
H 29.921 in W 42.126 in D 22.047 in
Fine Quality Victorian Oak Partners Desk
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
desk is in home ready condition. Splits in to 3 sections. c1880 H30" H23.5"-kneehole W60" D41.5" H76cm
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19th Century English Antique Kneehole Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Fine Quality Victorian Oak Partners Desk
Fine Quality Victorian Oak Partners Desk
H 29.921 in W 60.236 in D 41.339 in
George II Oak Dressing Table or Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
arched center kneehole with cabinet door, brass hardware, England, early 18th century.
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18th Century English George II Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Oak

George II Oak Dressing Table or Desk
George II Oak Dressing Table or Desk
H 28.75 in W 28.5 in D 15.75 in
Antique German Gründerzeit Pedestal Desk in Pine, circa 1880
Located in Miami, FL
-out writing surface with brown-leather top with gold tooling around edge, a long drawer above kneehole
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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Kneehole Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Edwardian inlaid mahogany desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
have the attractive satinwood banding. At the left you have the kneehole with the turned leg that is
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Mahogany

Edwardian inlaid mahogany desk
Edwardian inlaid mahogany desk
H 30 in W 35.5 in D 19.5 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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18th Century Georgian Antique Kneehole Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century, French, Wooden Secretaire Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
inspiring curiosities, while two symmetrical lower cabinets form the outlines of a unique kneehole desk. The
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

George III Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Essex, MA
flanked by two small drawers over a kneehole with three drawers on one side and four on the other
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Mid-19th Century English George III Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Brass

George III Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk
George III Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk
H 30.25 in W 52.75 in D 25.25 in
Early 20th Century Oak Store Paneled Counter or Desk w/ Birds Eye Drawer Fronts
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of an oak store paneled counter or six drawer kneehole desk, each dovetailed drawer
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Early 20th Century American Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Birdseye Maple, Oak

Victorian large mahogany pedestal desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
drawer above the kneehole. The top has the inset leather gilt tooled writing surface; this gives you
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1860s Antique Kneehole Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

English Leather Top Campaign Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
, campaign brass hardware, two pedestals and a case with nine paneled drawers and block feet. Kneehole
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Kneehole Cabinets

Materials

Brass

English Leather Top Campaign Desk
English Leather Top Campaign Desk
H 29.5 in W 54 in D 28.5 in
Late Victorian Mahogany and Inlaid Desk
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
: H 30" H 23.5"-kneehole W 60" D 36" H 76cm H 59.5cm-kneehole W 153cm D 91cm.
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Late 19th Century Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Mahogany

Late Victorian Mahogany and Inlaid Desk
Late Victorian Mahogany and Inlaid Desk
H 29.134 in W 60.236 in D 35.827 in
Exhibition Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
) Depth 65 cm (25.59 in) Kneehole Height 59 cm (23.23 in) Width 70 cm (27.56 in) Depth 45 cm (17.72 in)
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Kneehole Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Rare Victoria Regina Military Campaign Pedestal Desk, circa 1880
Located in Pulborough, GB
H cm Kneehole height - 62 cm Kneehole width bottom - 40 cm Kneehole width middle - 44 cm Please
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Kneehole Cabinets

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Wood

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Antique Kneehole Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique kneehole cabinets available for sale. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and oak, all antique kneehole cabinets available were constructed with great care. Antique kneehole cabinets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique kneehole cabinets are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Kneehole Cabinets?

Prices for antique kneehole cabinets start at $985 and top out at $13,600 with the average selling for $3,900.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Kneehole Cabinets
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How much an antique record player cabinet is worth depends on a variety of factors. The age, materials, maker and condition all impact value. If the record player remains inside the cabinet, and whether or not it is operational will also affect the price you can expect to receive for it. Having the cabinet evaluated by a certified appraiser is a simple way to find out how much your piece is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of record players.

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