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- This handsome kneehole desk from the highly esteemed Thomas Chippendale is a rare treasure
- A masterpiece of design & construction, Chippendale put much effort into perfecting the desk
- The cabinetmaker's attention to detail and refined taste shine in every aspect of this desk
- The genius of Thomas Chippendale’s designs defined the furniture styles of the 18th century
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$98,500
Item No.
32-1789
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Description
Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Thomas Chippendale
Circa 1775
This exceptional kneehole desk represents the work of Thomas Chippendale and his workshop, and reflects the disciplined craftsmanship that made him the most influential cabinetmaker of the 18th century. Constructed from select Cuban mahogany, the desk displays the dense figure and rich luster prized in the period and favored by Chippendale for his most sophisticated commissions.
Chippendale’s meticulous approach to construction is evident throughout. A finely. . .
Thomas Chippendale
Circa 1775
This exceptional kneehole desk represents the work of Thomas Chippendale and his workshop, and reflects the disciplined craftsmanship that made him the most influential cabinetmaker of the 18th century. Constructed from select Cuban mahogany, the desk displays the dense figure and rich luster prized in the period and favored by Chippendale for his most sophisticated commissions.
Chippendale’s meticulous approach to construction is evident throughout. A finely. . .
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Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Thomas Chippendale
Circa 1775
This exceptional kneehole desk represents the work of Thomas Chippendale and his workshop, and reflects the disciplined craftsmanship that made him the most influential cabinetmaker of the 18th century. Constructed from select Cuban mahogany, the desk displays the dense figure and rich luster prized in the period and favored by Chippendale for his most sophisticated commissions.
Chippendale’s meticulous approach to construction is evident throughout. A finely carved band of narrow guilloche beading runs beneath the upper drawer, a hallmark of his refined ornamental style. The original fire-gilded buckle drop handles remain intact and contribute to the desk’s distinguished presence. The bracket feet are carved with a pronounced key motif, another detail associated with Chippendale's signature hand. Underneath, the red wash typical of his workshop and laminated oak corner blocks reinforce its authenticity.
The interior is executed with the same level of precision. The top drawer is lined in mahogany, a feature encountered only in Chippendale’s highest-tier work, and the remaining drawers retain their blue paper bottoms. Together, these elements correspond to known practices documented in pieces from his St. Martin’s Lane estate. Chippendale’s monumental career undeniably reshaped British furniture design. The publication of The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker’s Director in 1754 disseminated his models across Europe and North America, cementing his authority in Gothic, Chinese and Rococo styles before he later advanced Neoclassical forms. His clientele included prominent aristocratic families and major country houses, many of whose furnishings remain in historic collections. A work of both aesthetic clarity and technical rigor, this kneehole desk stands as a distinguished example of Chippendale’s mature production.
30 1/2" high x 43 3/4" wide x 22 1/2" deep
Thomas Chippendale
Circa 1775
This exceptional kneehole desk represents the work of Thomas Chippendale and his workshop, and reflects the disciplined craftsmanship that made him the most influential cabinetmaker of the 18th century. Constructed from select Cuban mahogany, the desk displays the dense figure and rich luster prized in the period and favored by Chippendale for his most sophisticated commissions.
Chippendale’s meticulous approach to construction is evident throughout. A finely carved band of narrow guilloche beading runs beneath the upper drawer, a hallmark of his refined ornamental style. The original fire-gilded buckle drop handles remain intact and contribute to the desk’s distinguished presence. The bracket feet are carved with a pronounced key motif, another detail associated with Chippendale's signature hand. Underneath, the red wash typical of his workshop and laminated oak corner blocks reinforce its authenticity.
The interior is executed with the same level of precision. The top drawer is lined in mahogany, a feature encountered only in Chippendale’s highest-tier work, and the remaining drawers retain their blue paper bottoms. Together, these elements correspond to known practices documented in pieces from his St. Martin’s Lane estate. Chippendale’s monumental career undeniably reshaped British furniture design. The publication of The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker’s Director in 1754 disseminated his models across Europe and North America, cementing his authority in Gothic, Chinese and Rococo styles before he later advanced Neoclassical forms. His clientele included prominent aristocratic families and major country houses, many of whose furnishings remain in historic collections. A work of both aesthetic clarity and technical rigor, this kneehole desk stands as a distinguished example of Chippendale’s mature production.
30 1/2" high x 43 3/4" wide x 22 1/2" deep
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Specifications
| Maker: | Chippendale, Thomas |
| Period: | 18th Century |
| Origin: | England |
| Type: | Desk/Writing Tables |
| Style: | Chippendale |
| Depth: | 22.5 in. (57.15 cm) |
| Width: | 43.75 in. (111.13 cm) |
| Height: | 30.5 in. (77.47 cm) |
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