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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
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Rosewood Davenport Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New York, NY
An early 19th century rosewood davenport desk, with low gallery above a lifting slant front
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Desks
Materials
Brass
Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian burr walnut davenport, of unusual form, having a brass
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks
Materials
Walnut
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
Antique Victorian Rosewood Davenport
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Antique Victorian rosewood davenport, a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of the era. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Victorian Davenport Desk Antique, 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian rosewood davenport.
This davenport features a sloped writing surface which opens to
Category
Antique 1850s Desks
Materials
Rosewood
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
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Desks
Materials
Walnut
