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What is a captain's desk?
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A 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.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Shop for Davenport Desks on 1stDibs
Edwardian Walunt Davenport Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A nice quality Edwardian Walnut Davenport desk with two shelves divided by nicely turned Walnut
Category
Antique 1880s English Edwardian Desks
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian flame mahogany davenport, having a pierced brass gallery
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Item Code: 1265
A fine quality Victorian Davenport desk
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks
Materials
Walnut
Anglo Indian teak davenport
Located in Martlesham, GB
A good quality mid 20th Century teak davenport, the top structure having two panelled hinged doors
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Victorian Desks
Materials
Teak
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a delightful German Davenport desk dating back to 1870. This small and narrow desk
Category
Antique 1870s German Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Davenport Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Fine Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Davenport Desk
Item Code: S27-705
A superb quality mid-19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks
Materials
Rosewood
