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Georgian Knee Hole Desk Walnut

( Above Photo: Georgian Knee Hole Desk Walnut )

Antique kneehole desks first emerged in the 17th century during the Georgian period and remain highly priced and collectible. A typical knee hole desk features a central recess between chests of drawers regardless of when it was made.

While some knee hole desks may have a recess with a cupboard, others have a chest of drawers. It all depends on what the designer and the person commissioning the design had in mind. If you bought an antique knee hole today, how would you use it.

Here are suggestions on how to decorate with antique kneehole desks in a modern home:

French Desks = Antique Empire Knee Hole Bureau Desk 1890

( Above Photo: French Desks Antique Empire Knee Hole Bureau Desk 1890 )

The Home Office

If you have a workspace at home, installing a workable desk where you can carry out most, if not all, of your tasks makes sense. An antique knee hole desk would do great when performing this function. In addition, you can you the desktop for holding your laptop or computer and as a writing surface.

Additionally, the chests of drawers should come in handy in holding the items you need for your work, including books, pens, stationery, etc. When not using the knee hole desk for work, you can turn it into a helpful space for studying and completing your school assignments.

TV Rack

Did you know that you could turn an antique knee home desk into a useful TV rack? As an entertainment unit, the desk would hold your TV and the accessories that come with it. You can place the TV on the desktop and smaller items such as a remote in one drawer. Other bits and pieces, which you have nowhere else to keep, can go into the rest of the storage space inside the knee hole Desk.

Antique Knee Hole Desk - Georgian Mahogany 18th Century

( Above Photo: Antique Knee Hole Desk - Georgian Mahogany 18th Century )

Displaying Artworks

Are you in need of an effective method to display art? Think about acquiring an antique knee hole desk. You can use the desktop to display sculptures, flowerpots, photographs, paintings, and other art pieces.

Besides providing the perfect display surface, a knee hole desk can also act as an ideal centerpiece in any home. When used as a surface for displaying art, it can be a wonderful centerpiece in your home.

As a Sideboard

Save for the kneehole, some desks would easily pass for sideboards, given that they have chests of drawers and cupboards. Therefore, the knee hole desk can provide ample storage space for cups, plates, crockery, and other kitchenware.

Besides, you can use the desktop to serve food in the kitchen. While that isn’t quite what the antique knee hole desk was designed for, it can be the perfect solution, especially if you don’t have an option.

George III Mahogany Knee Hole Desk Bureau Pedestal Desks

( Above Photo: George III Mahogany Knee Hole Desk Bureau Pedestal Desks )

Collectible Item

You do not have to put an antique kneehole desk to any particular use, given that it is valuable in and of itself. These desks were created uniquely, and since only a few of them survive, they are highly valued. You could buy an antique knee hole desk at a premium price and still sell it at a profit.

So, are you looking for an antique kneehole desk? Why not order one from us?

 

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