What is a kneehole desk?

A kneehole desk refers to the type of desk that has a recessed, or “knee hole,” underneath between sets of drawers. The design leaves ample room for your legs when you are in a seated position. Shop a selection of antique kneehole desks on 1stDibs.

When was the kneehole desk invented?

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.

Maple Kneehole Desk

Heywood Wakefield Maple

Maples London

Grand Rapids Furniture Co Desk

J B Van Sciver Co

Thonet Era

Bauhaus Cabinet Thonet

Ink Blotter

Thonet Maple

Edwardian Mahogany Kneehole Writing Table

$2,049

H 31.89 in W 51.19 in D 26.38 in

Edwardian Mahogany Kneehole Writing Table

By Maple & Co.

Located in Dereham, GB

Fine Edwardian Mahogany Kneehole Writing table, In The manner of Chippendale Recently Replaced

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Regency Style Wood and Brass Leather Top Campaign Desk

$11,000

H 30.25 in W 55 in D 26.5 in

English Regency Style Wood and Brass Leather Top Campaign Desk

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency-Style (20th Century) maple and ebonized trim campaign / kneehole desk with two

Category

20th Century European Regency Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Recent Sales

Pair of Kneehole Desks by Maple and Co.

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 51.58 in D 24.02 in

Pair of Kneehole Desks by Maple and Co.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Pair of inlaid mahogany kneehole desks by Maple and Co. of London, circa 1890 with restorations

Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Heywood-Wakefield Solid Maple Wheat Kneehole Desk, 1950s

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H 29.93 in W 45.67 in D 20.48 in

Heywood-Wakefield Solid Maple Wheat Kneehole Desk, 1950s

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Florence, IT

Heywood-Wakefield solid Maple wheat kneehole desk with 'Champagne' finish. It has six drawers

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk by Maple & Co.

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H 37.41 in W 48.43 in D 23.63 in

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk by Maple & Co.

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut kneehole desk by Maple & Co. having a magnificent

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Paul McCobb Kneehole Desk, 1950s

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H 29 in W 53 in D 26 in

Paul McCobb Kneehole Desk, 1950s

By Paul McCobb

Located in Westport, CT

Kneehole desk designed by Paul McCobb, circa 1950-1959. Executed in maple, completely restored, and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

George V Art Deco Figured Walnut Kneehole Desk

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H 30.32 in W 60.24 in D 35.83 in

George V Art Deco Figured Walnut Kneehole Desk

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A George V Art Deco figured walnut kneehole desk by Maple & Co. of inverted breakfront form, the

Materials

Mirror, Birdseye Maple

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$2,820 / item

H 30 in W 42 in D 42 in

Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables

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Lovely Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk

$2,555

H 28.75 in W 48.43 in D 21.66 in

Lovely Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sake this stunning XX Century Mahogany Military Style Pedestal Brass Bound Pedestal Desk, leather top, three top drawers, flanking pedestals, three drawers wi...

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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fully Restored Harrods Kennedy Brown Leather Military Campaign Pedestal Desk

$3,348

H 29.93 in W 47.84 in D 20.87 in

Fully Restored Harrods Kennedy Brown Leather Military Campaign Pedestal Desk

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage, Harrods London retailed, REH Kennedy made, Military Campaign twin pedestal partners desk with hand dyed, cigar brown leather w...

Category

20th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Victorian Mahogany And Brass Campaign Desk

$6,850

H 30.25 in W 55.63 in D 29.38 in

Victorian Mahogany And Brass Campaign Desk

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with new tooled brown leather. Brass bound edge. The frieze containing a long drawer. All set on two pedestals each with three drawers. Back of the desk is finished w...

Category

Antique 1870s English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

English Campaign Style Desk with Two Drawers

$9,750

H 30 in W 55 in D 21 in

English Campaign Style Desk with Two Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

We are delighted to offer for sale this high quality desk crafted in the Campaign taste is such a striking element for the tasteful study. This handsome campaign desk follows the des...

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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

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Maple Kneehole Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the maple kneehole desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, maple and metal, every maple kneehole desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a maple kneehole desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right maple kneehole desk, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made maple kneehole desk over the years, but those crafted by Maple & Co., Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky and Heywood-Wakefield Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Maple Kneehole Desk?

A maple kneehole desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,724, while the lowest priced sells for $1,052 and the highest can go for as much as $71,807.

Questions About Maple Kneehole Desk

What is a kneehole desk?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A kneehole desk refers to the type of desk that has a recessed, or “knee hole,” underneath between sets of drawers. The design leaves ample room for your legs when you are in a seated position. Shop a selection of antique kneehole desks on 1stDibs.
When was the kneehole desk invented?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.