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George II Red Walnut Kneehole Fitted Desk Dressing Table
A good Chippendale period mid 18th century red walnut kneehole writing desk dressing table of small proportions and dating to circa 1740-50. With a lift-up top featuring a fully fitted interior with a central ratcheted writing slope, lidded compartments, wells and letter racks, the writing slope lifts to reveal a mirror with a hidden drawer and further storage well whilst a further small ink & pen drawer swivels out from the side of the desk. The exterior with a long dummy drawer above three oak lined drawers to each side and a secret apron drawer and cupboard to the kneehole.
With original brass handles and steel locks to the drawers and kneehole cupboard (the top lock for the lid has been replaced at some point as has the green leather to the writing slope). There are keys for the drawers and cupboard, but not the top but we should be able to arrange for one to be cut. Good colour similar to mahogany, minor marks and wear commensurate with age and use including a small piece let into the top edge and splits in the grain to the top. The handles are typical of the 1740’s and the same design is found on pieces by John Pardoe (active c.1717-1748), Giles Grendey (1693-1780) and Peter Fish (fl.1744-1788), originally this would have been called a ‘bureau dressing table’, rather than a kneehole desk, these bureaus first occurred in the 17th century and became increasingly common from 1700, generally they were made for bedchambers and dressing rooms. Overall a high quality piece of furniture and rare to find these superior dual purpose designs.
Please feel free to request more photos as we are limited in the number we can upload.
The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately
Width - 36in (91.5cm)
Depth - 22 1/2in (59.7cm)
Height - 30 7/8in (78.5cm)
Ref: 0689
Please appreciate all our items are antique and as such may have minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits signs of old woodworm, and minor losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee for UK purchases but cannot refund the return shipping cost.
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The Antique Furniture Company
Private delaer
By appointment only
Cupar
Fife, Scotland
Tel : 01337 920027
Non UK callers : +44 1337 920027
With original brass handles and steel locks to the drawers and kneehole cupboard (the top lock for the lid has been replaced at some point as has the green leather to the writing slope). There are keys for the drawers and cupboard, but not the top but we should be able to arrange for one to be cut. Good colour similar to mahogany, minor marks and wear commensurate with age and use including a small piece let into the top edge and splits in the grain to the top. The handles are typical of the 1740’s and the same design is found on pieces by John Pardoe (active c.1717-1748), Giles Grendey (1693-1780) and Peter Fish (fl.1744-1788), originally this would have been called a ‘bureau dressing table’, rather than a kneehole desk, these bureaus first occurred in the 17th century and became increasingly common from 1700, generally they were made for bedchambers and dressing rooms. Overall a high quality piece of furniture and rare to find these superior dual purpose designs.
Please feel free to request more photos as we are limited in the number we can upload.
The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately
Width - 36in (91.5cm)
Depth - 22 1/2in (59.7cm)
Height - 30 7/8in (78.5cm)
Ref: 0689
Please appreciate all our items are antique and as such may have minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits signs of old woodworm, and minor losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee for UK purchases but cannot refund the return shipping cost.
Price
The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 24/APR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Delivery can be arranged, please contact us with a postcode for a price
Category Antique Furniture
Date Circa 1740-50
Mid 18th Century Antiques Material Red Walnut
Origin English
Item code as281a465 / 0689
Status For Sale
£7500.00 
$9986.25
€8781.00
$9986.25
€8781.00
Conversion rates as of 24/APR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Delivery can be arranged, please contact us with a postcode for a price
View all stock from
The Antique Furniture Company
Private delaerBy appointment only
Cupar
Fife, Scotland
Tel : 01337 920027
Non UK callers : +44 1337 920027
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