Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables Welcome to Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables, established in 2024, an online fine & luxury antiques store, delivering fine & luxury antiques worldwide.

Run by third-generation antique dealers, brothers Harry & Arthur Knight.

18/08/2026

Watch until the end to see this incredible 1869 French cylinder desk fully open… 👀

Three stages. One extraordinary desk.

New Arrival | A Desk for KingsWe are proud to share this exceptional French Louis XVI style cylinder desk, dating to 186...
18/08/2026

New Arrival | A Desk for Kings

We are proud to share this exceptional French Louis XVI style cylinder desk, dating to 1869.

Beautifully veneered in kingwood, rosewood, tulipwood and bois satiné, with intricate parquetry, finely cast ormolu mounts and a Carrara marble top, this is a remarkable example of high-quality 19th-century French cabinetmaking.

Swipe to see how the desk opens and expands, revealing its fitted interior, principal leather writing surface and additional side writing slides - creating an impressive and highly practical working area.

Now available Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables | Decorative Arts

16/08/2026

New Arrival | A Desk for Kings

Just arrived ✨ an extraordinary French Louis XVI style cylinder desk, dating to 1869.

Finely veneered in kingwood, rosewood, tulipwood and bois satiné, the desk is richly decorated with intricate parquetry, finely cast ormolu mounts, a white Carrara marble top and three leather-lined writing surfaces.

Pieces of this calibre were never ordinary working furniture. Cylinder desks of this quality were created for the most affluent and sophisticated patrons of the 19th century, combining privacy, practicality and exceptional cabinetmaking in a form long associated with royal and aristocratic interiors.

The tradition of the French cylinder bureau stretches back to the great 18th-century royal commissions, including the celebrated Bureau du Roi made for Louis XV. By the 19th century, the form remained a symbol of status and refinement, and the finest examples were produced by leading Parisian workshops for important private residences and collectors.

This desk belongs firmly within that tradition. Its elaborate parquetry, ormolu, fitted interior, multiple writing surfaces, concealed inscription dated 1869 and Parisian stamped locks all point to a piece made to an exceptional standard.

More than a desk, it is a work of decorative art and a remarkable example of mid-19th-century French cabinetmaking.

Now available .

11/08/2026

Which chair would you choose? Comment down below ⬇️

A - Early 19th Century Yew Wood & Elm Windsor Armchair

B - Mid-19th Century Victorian Yew Wood & Elm High-Back Windsor Armchair

C - Georgian Walnut Chinese Chippendale-Style Side Chair

Lets us know down below 👇 all chairs available now

11/08/2026

They don’t make furniture like this anymore… do they?

Coming soon…We have something truly exceptional on the way.We are currently finalising our research into this remarkable...
30/07/2026

Coming soon…

We have something truly exceptional on the way.

We are currently finalising our research into this remarkable piece, with invaluable help from world-leading dealers, members from the , Italian art historians, and respected authors.

Tracing provenance, attribution and history is at the heart of what we do, and we would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who has helped and continues to help with this important research.

More to be revealed soon.

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

24/07/2026

Arthur takes us through one of our most remarkable recent arrivals—an exceptionally rare complete French Neoclassical office suite by Mercier Frères, dating to the Belle Époque, circa 1890–1900.

Comprising a matching pedestal desk, breakfront display cabinet, and desk chair, this extraordinary suite represents the very highest standards of French cabinetmaking. Decorated throughout with beautifully figured maple veneers, ebonised Greek key ornament, and finely cast gilt and patinated bronze mounts, it showcases the exceptional craftsmanship for which Mercier Frères became renowned.

Despite extensive research, we have been unable to locate another complete office suite by Mercier Frères, making this a remarkable surviving ensemble and a rare opportunity for collectors of the firm’s work.

As Arthur explains, this was not simply furniture created for writing, but a suite designed for conducting business at the highest level.

Available to view online with free UK mainland delivery and international shipping available.

20/07/2026

180 years ago, skilled cabinetmakers in what is now Sri Lanka created one of the most remarkable centre tables we’ve had the pleasure of offering.

Formerly known as Ceylon, the island was celebrated throughout the 19th century for producing some of the finest decorative hardwood furniture in the British Empire. Crafted from solid ebony and beautifully figured calamander, this exceptional table showcases the extraordinary skill of Ceylonese craftsmen.

Its radiating calamander top, enhanced with delicate ivory and silver inlay, is unlike any other example we have been able to trace. Combined with its richly carved ebony base, it represents craftsmanship of the very highest standard.

Harry takes a closer look at this remarkable survivor, exploring its history, materials, and the exceptional workmanship that makes it such a special piece.

Available online with free UK mainland delivery.

New stock. New videos coming soon.Harry and Arthur have been busy filming some exceptional new arrivals, and we can’t wa...
19/07/2026

New stock. New videos coming soon.

Harry and Arthur have been busy filming some exceptional new arrivals, and we can’t wait to share them with you.

The remarkable Mercier Frères office suite is now available online, with a closer look at the suite coming soon. We’ll also be taking you through one of the finest Ceylonese specimen wood centre tables we’ve had the pleasure of offering, along with many more recent arrivals.

Stay tuned as we explore the craftsmanship, history, and stories behind each piece.

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