Davenport Desk Captain
19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with marquetry inlay; lift-up compartment with fitted
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Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Located in Belmont, MA
corresponds to the renowned typology known as the Davenport desk, named after Captain Davenport, who
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Antique 1870s German Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood Davenport Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New York, NY
1820.
The Davenport desk owes its name to a Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first
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Antique 1810s English Regency Desks
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Antique English Inlaid Burr Walnut and Leather Davenport or Ship Captain’s Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
Fine quality antique English leather top inlaid burr walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks
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H 31 in W 20 in D 20 in
Walnut Davenport Desk, England, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
English "Davenport" walnut wood desk, 19th century.
Desk with four drawers on the side, inkwell
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
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Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Victorian Davenport desk in walnut
Hand crafted from walnut and circa 1890
Sloped writing
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Antique 1890s Victorian Desks
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Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Original Turned Bun Feet.
The term Davenport is owed to Captain Davenport. the first person to commission
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks
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Early 19th Century British Davenport Desk in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Dallas, TX
Gillows circa 1830.
A Davenport is a type of writing desk name after its creator, Captain Davenport in
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
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19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Captain’s desk in particularly well chosen and colorful Burl wood with string inlaid details
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Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood Davenport with Spring-Loaded Pen Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
's Desk is one of the finest we've had in recent years. Davenports or Ship Captain's Desks are so-named
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H 35 in W 18 in D 21.75 in
English Late 19th Century Walnut Chest Signed Waring and Gillow Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Davenport desk, a design commissioned by Captain Josiah Davenport.
S.J Waring & Sons were founded in 1835
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H 36.25 in W 53.25 in D 26.5 in
Anglo-Chinese Hardwood Naval Officer’s Campaign Chest
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
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Located in Madrid, ES
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Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
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Davenport Desk Captain For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal davenport desk captain for your home. Each davenport desk captain for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and walnut. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect davenport desk captain — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. A davenport desk captain made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular.
How Much is a Davenport Desk Captain?
Prices for a davenport desk captain start at $1,574 and top out at $28,800 with the average selling for $4,090.
Questions About Davenport Desk Captain
- What is a captain’s desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a captain's desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Davenport desk is used for writing and is typically favored by women. The desk features a slanted top leather insert, a cupboard, slides and drawers to carry writing essentials. You’ll find a selection of antique Davenport desks on 1stDibs.
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