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George ll Period Walnut Knee Hole Desk
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A good George II period walnut Knee hole Desk the quartered top with an unusual cross banded oval
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Antique 1790s British George II Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

early 20th century continental birch knee-hole desk
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A very handsome and unusual early deco (circa 1920) birch knee-hole desk with exotic wood inlay
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Early 20th Century Desks

Six-drawer D-shaped knee-hole desk by Donald Deskey
Located in New York, NY
Six-drawer D-shaped knee-hole desk of painted and lacquered mahogany
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Vintage 1930s American Desks

Materials

Paint, Mahogany

Beautiful 19th Century English Bamboo Ladies Knee-Hole Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century bamboo ladies knee-hole desk. Original lacquered decoration, slant-lid enclosing
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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Bamboo

Beautiful 19th Century English Bamboo Ladies Knee-Hole Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century bamboo ladies knee-hole desk. Original lacquered decoration, slant-lid enclosing
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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Bamboo

1940 s American knee-hole desk with dark cerused finish
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
An American oak knee-hole desk with brass pulls and a recently refinihed dark cerused finish.
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Vintage 1940s American Desks

Materials

Brass

George II Mahogany Knee Hole Desk, circa 1745
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A George II mahogany knee hole desk in superb original condition, of stunning colour and patination
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Early George III Oak Knee-Hole Desk, circa 1730
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A handsome, early George III oak knee-hole desk in superb original condition of superb patination
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Knee Hole Desk
Located in Darwen, GB
A burr walnut Queen Anne style knee hole desk. Having a rectangular top veneered in figured walnut
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Antique Early 1900s Desks

Mahogany Knee Hole Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
PIGEON HOLES IN THE INTERIOR. KNEE HOLE CUPBOARD, 2 BANKS OF 4 DRAWERS EACH THAT CAN ONLY OPEN WHEN THE
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinoserie Knee Hole Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Choiserie decorated desk, c. 1920, the inserts painted dark emerald, the borders a rich metallic
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Early 20th Century European Desks

Materials

Wood

Pine Knee Hole Desk
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking pickled pine dest finished on both side so that it can be floated or put against a wall.
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Vintage 1960s American Desks

Jacobean Revival Distressed Solid Oak Knee Hole Desk
Located in Darwen, GB
A Jacobean Revival distressed solid oak knee hole desk. The solid oak rectangular top with an inset
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Vintage 1920s Jacobean Desks

Lovely Untouched Mahogany George II Period Knee Hole Desk
Located in Darwen, GB
A lovely untouched mahogany George II Period knee hole desk. The rectangular one piece Cuban
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Antique 1750s George II Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Gustavian Style Knee Hole Desk
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Swedish desk in the Gustavian style, circa 1890. The centre drawer has two beautifully carves swags
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Wood

English Mahogany Serpentine Knee-Hole Desk with Slide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
each side, flanking a recessed knee-hole. There is a locking cabinet with one shelf hidden in the knee
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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Rustic Irish Pine Knee Hole Desk, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A scarce rustic Irish pine knee whole desk made during the first part of the 19th century. Great
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Antique 19th Century Irish Rustic Desks

Early 18th Century Spanish Walnut Knee Hole Desk/Library Table
Located in Encinitas, CA
Beautiful 18th Century Spanish library table. Fantastic rich walnut patina. Two large drawers, with lovely hand carved apron over turned leg stretcher base. Carved on all four sides.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Georgian Style Burr Walnut Knee-hole Desk
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A splendid late 19th century period burr walnut kneehole desk in the George II style. Very well
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Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Walnut

French Belle Époque Center Pedestal Knee Hole Desk in Oak, 1880s
Located in L Etang, FR
Amazing center pedestal desk. Made in France during the "Belle Epoque" Era by a talented cabinet
Category

Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Knee Hole Desk 18th Century
Located in Louisville, KY
with a crossbanded top over one long drawer and three smaller drawers flanding a recessed door; raised on bracket feet.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Rococo Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Mahogany

1950 s knee-hole extendable desk
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A neat 1950's light mahogany and brass extendable knee-hole desk with a 3-leaf folding adjustable
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Faux Bois Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English Regency Period faux bois and faux bamboo fancy painted knee hole desk with original
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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Desk by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Hudson, NY
Nice knee-hole desk by Gibbings, mahogany with brass ring pulls. Retains early Widdicomb label
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Vintage 1940s American Desks

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Leather Top Executive Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
A DARK RED LEATHER, GILT EMBOSSED, KNEE HOLE DESK, OF SOLID MAHOGANY, WITH LION HEAD BRASS PULLS
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20th Century Desks

Materials

Brass

Small Painted Kneehole Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
A George III style small knee hole desk. The top of this antique desk is a deep, rich honey pine
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English Desks

Materials

Pine

Rattan Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Faux bamboo and rattan knee hole desk in three parts. Three Drawers are supported above two
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Desks

Materials

Rattan

Edwardian Cream Painted Kneehole Desk
Located in London, west Sussex
This unusually styled Edwardian cream painted knee hole desk features curved, shaped sides and a
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20th Century English Desks

Materials

Hardwood

French Inlaid Bureau Mazaran Desk / Dressing Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
, The piece has been restored. Perfect as a dressing table or desk. This knee hole desk was meant to
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Swedish Knee Hole Writing Desk
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Black painted knee hole writing desk, Sweden, circa 1860. The top has a gallery edge with turned
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Arts Crafts Walnut Writing Desk, circa 1920
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Magnificent Arts & Crafts walnut knee hole desk, circa 1920, in the style of J S Henry, the
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Desks

Materials

Walnut

Arts Crafts Walnut Writing Desk, circa 1920
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Magnificent Arts & Crafts walnut knee hole desk, circa 1920, in the style of J S Henry, the
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Desks

Materials

Walnut

Knee-Hole Writing Desk with Gustavian Detail
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Swedish writing desk, circa 1860, in the Gustavian style. The five drawers all feature horizontal
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Child s Mahogany Knee-hole Writing Desk, c. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
, on either side of the knee-hole. They all have their original brass fixtures of graceful swan-neck
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Knee Hole Writing Desk with Five Drawers
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Swedish writing desk in the late Gustavian style, circa 1880. Panelled corner posts above tapering
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Desks

Materials

Wood

Natural Walnut Desk
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
center drawer which bears the manufacturers name. The knee hole height (for desk chair) is 24 1/4" .
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

English Architect s Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Vancouver, BC
A fine and rare late 18thC English mahogany knee-hole architect's desk finished in the round; the
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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Teak Glass Topped Desk Dressing Table G Plan Eames Era
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
you need it. With four large drawers set across two pedestals either side of the knee hole, the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Teak

Pedestal Desk Chippendale style
Located in Roswell, GA
Mahogany Knee-hole Chippendale style pedestal desk. One large drawer across the top section. 3
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Vintage 1950s British Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
section above the knee-hole that is fitted a long drawer in the middle between a smaller drawer to each
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th-Century English Pine Desk
Located in New York City, NY
A late 19th-century knee-hole English pine desk. Some scratches (as seen in picture).
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks

Robsjohn-Gibbings Desk for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
” wide and 26” deep. The knee hole is 24 ¼” high. The desk can be freestanding as the back is also
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Mahogany Pedestal Desk English, circa 1920
Located in Honiton, Devon
heavy mahogany one piece pedestal desk with a spacious knee hole. This delightful desk has a superb
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English MahoganyTwo Part Cylinder Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
of the knee hole is 24", and the desk surface height is 28". Due to shrinkage over time, the cylinder
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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Pedestal Desk in Light Mahogany, English, circa 1890
Located in Honiton, Devon
surface is an ancient replacement, which fits nicely with the character of the desk. The knee hole is a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Faux Bamboo Painted Knee Hole Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage faux bamboo painted knee hole desk, finished on both sides. Please note of wear consistent
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Faux Bamboo

George II Walnut Knee Hole Desk
Located in Warrington, GB
George II walnut knee hole desk. Cross banded quartered top above an arrangement of drawers and
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Antique 18th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

George II Period Yew Tree Kneehole Desk
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
George II period yew tree Knee-hole desk of very restrained form, fine original brass. The
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Spanish Neoclassical Style Pine Bureau Plat
Located in Culver City, CA
This Spanish knee hole desk, late 18th-early 19th century stands on square tapering chamfered legs
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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Arts Crafts Walnut Writing Desk, circa 1920
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Magnificent Arts & Crafts walnut knee hole desk, circa 1920, in the style of J S Henry, the
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Freestanding Knee Hole Writing Desk
Located in Stutton, GB
Antique burr walnut freestanding knee hole writing desk having a green leather top, burr walnut
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Early 20th Century Georgian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Pedestal Desk
Located in Chelmsford, GB
amount of storage with a very useful built in cupboard under the knee hole. The desk is comfortable to
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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Knee Hole Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic knee hole desk available at 1stDibs. A knee hole desk — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer knee hole desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each knee hole desk bearing Georgian, Victorian or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one knee hole desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bevan Funnell Ltd., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and Widdicomb Furniture Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Knee Hole Desk?

Prices for a knee hole desk start at $850 and top out at $35,391 with the average selling for $3,893.
Questions About Knee Hole Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While the hole in a desk is just called a hole. But the piece that fits into the hole to help seal it off is called a grommet.

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