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Regency Pollard Oak Sliding Top Davenport
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A regency Pollard oak sliding top davenport with four mahogany lined draws to one side with a
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Antique 1820s English Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Regency Pollard Oak Sliding Top Davenport
Regency Pollard Oak Sliding Top Davenport

Regency Pollard Oak Sliding Top Davenport

H 35 in W 23.5 in D 25.5 in
19th Century Davenport Heavily Carved Oak Desk w/ Rope Twist Supports 4 Drawers
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
19th Century Davenport heavily carved oak desk w/ rope Twist supports 4 Drawers. Lift top storage
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Antique 19th Century American Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

19th Century Davenport Heavily Carved Oak Desk w/ Rope Twist Supports 4 Drawers
19th Century Davenport Heavily Carved Oak Desk w/ Rope Twist Supports 4 Drawers

19th Century Davenport Heavily Carved Oak Desk w/ Rope Twist Supports 4 Drawers

H 37 in W 26 in D 21 in
Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment
Located in Rockaway, NJ
English Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment. Beautiful
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

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Maple, Oak, Burl

Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment
Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment

Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment

H 35 in W 22 in D 22 in
A W N Pugin Attri, Gothic Revival Oak Davenport with Linenfold & Floral Carving
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin attributed, A Gothic Revival Oak Davenport with finely executed carved gallery to the
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Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Desks

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Oak

A W N Pugin Attri, Gothic Revival Oak Davenport with Linenfold & Floral Carving
A W N Pugin Attri, Gothic Revival Oak Davenport with Linenfold & Floral Carving

A W N Pugin Attri, Gothic Revival Oak Davenport with Linenfold & Floral Carving

H 36 in W 23.75 in D 27 in

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Exclusive Oak Staircase with Carving and Balustrade 19th Century
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Antique George III Banded Satinwood Lady's Writing Desk with Rosewood Inlay
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19th Century Napoleon III Period Mahogany Wall Bed

19th Century Napoleon III Period Mahogany Wall Bed

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Oak Arts and Crafts Style Davenport
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Oak Arts and Crafts style davenport, standing on swept legs with brass castors. Three working
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Oak Arts and Crafts Style Davenport

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Regency Pollard Oak and Ebony Davenport Attributed to George Bullock
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Regency Pollard Oak and Ebony Davenport Attributed to George Bullock

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Stunning Hand Carved Early Victorian circa 1840 Davenport Writing Desk Drawers

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Early 19th Century Oak English Davenport Desk
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Fine quality English davenport, circa 1820. Rare to have been made in oak, with striking quarter
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Early 19th Century Oak English Davenport Desk

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Campaign Desk Davenport Honey Oak Original Inkwells, circa 1910

Campaign Desk Davenport Honey Oak Original Inkwells, circa 1910

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Davenport Captain's Desk with Kneehole

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Victorian Antique Davenport, English Oak Writing Desk, Bureau, circa 1870

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Rare 19th Century Coromandel Early Victorian Davenport Desk

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19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Davenport Writing Table

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19th Century English William IV Oak Davenport Writing Table

19th Century English William IV Oak Davenport Writing Table

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Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Roll Top Tambour Writing Desk Bureau

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Campaign Desk Davenport Honey Oak Original Inkwells Early 20th Century
Campaign Desk Davenport Honey Oak Original Inkwells Early 20th Century

Campaign Desk Davenport Honey Oak Original Inkwells Early 20th Century

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English Victorian Davenport Desk in Burled Walnut, circa 1870

English Victorian Davenport Desk in Burled Walnut, circa 1870

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19th Century Oakwood Lectern Made by Robert Strahan
19th Century Oakwood Lectern Made by Robert Strahan

19th Century Oakwood Lectern Made by Robert Strahan

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English Davenport Desk.
English Davenport Desk.

English Davenport Desk.

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Antique Davenport Desk Oak 19th Century Victorian Writing Table
Antique Davenport Desk Oak 19th Century Victorian Writing Table

Antique Davenport Desk Oak 19th Century Victorian Writing Table

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Blond Oak 'Davenport' by Holland & Sons.
Blond Oak 'Davenport' by Holland & Sons.

Blond Oak 'Davenport' by Holland & Sons.

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Rosewood Piano Top Davenport Desk

Rosewood Piano Top Davenport Desk

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Regency Pollard Oak and Ebony Davenport Attributed to George Bullock

Regency Pollard Oak and Ebony Davenport Attributed to George Bullock

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Regency Pollard Oak and Ebony Davenport Attributed to George Bullock
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Antique 1810s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Regency Pollard Oak and Ebony Davenport Attributed to George Bullock
Regency Pollard Oak and Ebony Davenport Attributed to George Bullock

Regency Pollard Oak and Ebony Davenport Attributed to George Bullock

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Antique Desk Gillows of Lancaster 19th Century Victorian Solid Oak, 1860
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cannot see in today’s marketplace. The Davenport desk was one of their most famous inventions, a small
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Antique Early 1800s Victorian Desks

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Oak

Antique Desk Gillows of Lancaster 19th Century Victorian Solid Oak, 1860
Antique Desk Gillows of Lancaster 19th Century Victorian Solid Oak, 1860

Antique Desk Gillows of Lancaster 19th Century Victorian Solid Oak, 1860

H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the oak davenport desk you’re looking for. Each oak davenport desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using oak, wood and brass. Your living room may not be complete without an oak davenport desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An oak davenport desk, designed in the Regency, Victorian or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made oak davenport desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Davenport Porcelain are consistently popular.

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Prices for an oak davenport desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $826 and can go as high as $14,280, while the average can fetch as much as $3,475.
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  • What is an antique Davenport desk?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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, 2022
    A 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.
  • What is a Davenport desk used for?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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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