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What is a captain’s desk?
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A 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.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Shop for Davenport Desks on 1stDibs
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
$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
$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
