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What is a kneehole desk?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Kneehole Desks on 1stDibs
Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Folkestone, GB
A good quality George III period mahogany kneehole desk with moulded edge top above a long drawer
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
German Biedermeier Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
German Biedermeier (19th Century) mahogany kneehole desk with bronze trim.
Category
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Renaissance Revival Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
Renaissance Revival kneehole desk, with rectangular walnut top above a white painted two pedestal
Category
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
English Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian style (19th Century) mahogany kneehole desk with bronze ram heads & trim and
Category
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
English Georgian Burl Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian style (18/19th Century) burl walnut kneehole desk with 9 drawers.
Category
Antique 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 18th Century, George III Period, Mahogany Kneehole Desk, Having Well Figured
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Desks
Materials
Mahogany
