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What is a Davenport desk used for?

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What is a Davenport desk used for?
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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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

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 Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport of unusual form, the shaped top hinging
Category

Antique 19th Century English 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

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
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

Anglo Indian teak davenport
$1,627 Sale Price
20% Off
Period Regency Davenport Desk 1815
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Handsome Davenport Stands Upon Turned Feet. Having an Arrangement of 4 Oak Lined Graduated
Category

Antique 18th Century Regency Desks

Materials

Oak

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