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18th Century Captains Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A George III period mahogany kneehole captains desk. Rare example of 18th century campaign
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18th Century George III Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with marquetry inlay; lift-up compartment with fitted
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19th Century Campaign Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Inlaid Burr Walnut and Leather Davenport or Ship Captain’s Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
Fine quality antique English leather top inlaid burr walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with
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Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Boxwood, Walnut
H 31 in W 20 in D 20 in
English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany oval sea captains desk with hinged leather top concealing two upper hidden
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
. Believed to have been used as a maritime sea captains desk.
Born in the Mid-Atlantic region of the
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar
English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Spectacular English Campaign Chest - ship captain's desk / chest in two parts. The top central
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Wood
19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Captain’s desk in particularly well chosen and colorful Burl wood with string inlaid details
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19th Century Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair. The Captain's Chair, with the
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1890s English Chesterfield Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood Davenport with Spring-Loaded Pen Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
's Desk is one of the finest we've had in recent years. Davenports or Ship Captain's Desks are so-named
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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
H 35 in W 18 in D 21.75 in
East India Dutch Company Captains Writing Desk
By Southeast Asia
Located in London, GB
A captivating piece of history, the Dutch East Indian Captain's Writing Desk. This extraordinary
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1730s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Bone, Rosewood, Walnut
Captain Armchair Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat
Located in Opole, PL
Captain Armchair - Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat
A wooden chair with a soft
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Early 20th Century European Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Mahogany Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair with Shaped
Located in Cheshire, GB
Early 20th century mahogany office / captain’s revolving desk chair with shaped back and open arms
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Early 20th Century British Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Wood
H 30.5 in W 28.5 in D 23.5 in
English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in GB
captains chair
A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these chairs, both the same apart
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Oak
H 33.27 in W 22.64 in D 22.84 in
Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in GB
captains chair
A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these chairs, both the same apart
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Oak
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Victorian Captains Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
0240 Late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double str...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Ash
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3
By Thonet
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, original, antique, Thonet Model No 3 swivel bergère chair circa 1900
Please note the deliv...
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Bentwood
H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 23.23 in
Antique Nautical Rolling Ruler, English, Maritime, Draughtsman, Captain Field
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
of the Captain Field's Improved type, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
A treat for
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Brass
H 0.99 in W 20.87 in D 2.96 in
Traditional Restored Cigar Brown Leather Oak Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair.
A very good looking well made...
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Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 26.38 in
Unique Antique 1880 George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass Captains Chair Brown Leather
By George Hepplewhite
Located in GB
George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass revolving captains chair which has been fully restored with hand dyed brown
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 40.16 in W 23.63 in D 20.28 in
Georgian Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins, St Martins Lane
Located in Northampton, GB
Antique military captain's writing box with brass strapping, secret compartment and special large
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Late 18th Century British Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Brass
RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, antique, fully restored original mahogany framed circa 1830 hand dyed Chesterfield Brown leathe...
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1830s English William IV Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 34.65 in W 24.02 in D 26.78 in
Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Brass Castors Chesterfield Captain Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair with solid brass English castors....
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19th Century English Chesterfield Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.26 in W 27.96 in D 26.38 in
FINE RESTORED DIRECTORS BROWN LEATHER OAK FRAMED CHESTERFIELD CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original oak framed Antique circa 1900 hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 45.67 in W 28.15 in D 27.76 in
Antique circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair Brown Leather
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this restored circa Edwardian circa 1900 director’s armchair with heritage brown leather seat.
This chair is really quite exquisite, it has a tiger oak f...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 28.94 in W 22.25 in D 19.69 in
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Located in Belmont, MA
corresponds to the renowned typology known as the Davenport desk, named after Captain Davenport, who
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1870s German Louis Philippe Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Walnut
RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in GB
from the ground up.
These antique captains chairs were made with an early swivel system which isn't as
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
STUNNING ANTIQUE WILLIAN IV CIRCA 1830 HAND CARVED WALNUT CAPTAINS SWIVEL CHAiR
Located in GB
, circa 1830 hand carved solid Walnut Ship captains swivel armchair with early dark petrol green / black
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1830s English William IV Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 36.23 in W 27.96 in D 31.5 in
19th Century Bronze Boat Captain Ship's Wheel Shaped Table Clock
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century bronze boat captains ship's wheel shaped table clock with several clock faces.
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Late 18th Century European Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Cast Iron Lion Base Blue Leather Ships Captains Swivel Office Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning mid Victorian Ships Swivel armchair on a solid cast iron base with Lion head detailing
A very good looking and decorati...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Iron
H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 18.71 in
Walnut Davenport Desk, England, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
English "Davenport" walnut wood desk, 19th century.
Desk with four drawers on the side, inkwell
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Walnut
Rosewood Davenport Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New York, NY
1820.
The Davenport desk owes its name to a Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first
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1810s English Regency Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Brass
Grand Antique Executive Desk, English, Satinwood, 13 Drawer, Office, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
antique executive desk, crafted in period for the most important captains of industry or officer ranking
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Satinwood
H 44.3 in W 60.04 in D 24.81 in
Early 19th Century British Davenport Desk in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Dallas, TX
Gillows circa 1830.
A Davenport is a type of writing desk name after its creator, Captain Davenport in
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Hardwood
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
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1890s Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Walnut
Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Original Turned Bun Feet.
The term Davenport is owed to Captain Davenport. the first person to commission
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Elm
Antique Mahogany S-Roll Top Desk with Full Interior by Gunn, c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique desk by Gunn offers paneled mahogany construction with s-roll top opening to full
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Early 20th Century Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Early Walnut Trestle Table
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful hand -carved captain's table adorned with bare-breasted winged caryatids, lion cartouche.
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Walnut
Industrial Oak Swivel Chair, 1900's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning oak English "Captain Chair", fabricated around 1900.
This swivel chair is made of solid
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1890s British Edwardian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Metal
English Campaign Era Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English military officer's writing slope (or Captain's box) of brass-bound mahogany, from
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Rare and Important Charles II 17th Century Table Clock by Henry Jones
By Henry Jones
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
.
Provenance dating back to 1745. Owned by Captain Alexander Raitt
A very rare and unusual Charles II English
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17th Century English Charles II Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Brass
H 12.6 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
Naudet & Co. 1915-1916 Paris World War I French Aviation Altimeter Militaire
Located in Miami, FL
was given to the Captain James Norman Hall. WWI Flyer and Writer. 1887-1951. Most probably the
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1910s French Industrial Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of English Edwardian Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Chairs
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This pair of Edwardian desk chairs were made in the early 20th century from very nice quality oak
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Oak
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in
Gorgeous Patina Edwardian Solid Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Chair
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Gorgeous Elm Smokers Captains Armchair.
This Edwardian
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Elm
Very Rare Eton College Victorian Walnut Captains Chairs Carved EC to the Back
Located in GB
College captain’s chair with carved with EC in the back rest.
A substantial find, I have never seen
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Walnut
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 24.02 in
Mid-19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
and carrying handles to each side. These desk were made for sea captains and officers in the field
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Mid-19th Century Indonesian Campaign Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Hardwood
Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair
This style is known by many names Smokers Bow, Windsor Chair
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19th Century Country Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Elm
Rare 19th Century Tavern, or Clerks, Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
design
is typical of a mid-19th century smokers bow, or captains,
chair but of course it stands on much
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Ash, Elm
American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Dallas, TX
addition to 2 contemporary replacement brass hinges to the drop down desk front, as the original hinges
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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Brass
H 44.25 in W 42.75 in D 20.25 in
English Late 19th Century Walnut Chest Signed Waring and Gillow Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Davenport desk, a design commissioned by Captain Josiah Davenport.
S.J Waring & Sons were founded in 1835
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19th Century English Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Ormolu
H 36.25 in W 53.25 in D 26.5 in
18th C. Portrait of a Lawyer Circle of Jacques Aved French School Oil on Canvas
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Amsterdam by one of his uncles, who was a captain in the Dutch army.
After his training in Amsterdam with
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18th Century French Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Wood, Paint, Canvas
H 28 in W 24 in D 1 in
Anglo-Chinese Hardwood Naval Officer’s Campaign Chest
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Davenport. Subsequently, according to the ‘Annals of Tristan da Cunha’, he was paymaster, under Captain R J
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1820s Chinese Campaign Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Hardwood
Captain's Desk
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Very handsome captains desk with some repairs.
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Captains Desk
Oak and Leather Captains Desk Chair
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1835.
This William IV desk chair is in showroom condition, it has been
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1830s English Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Oak and Leather Library Captains Desk Chairs
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1880.
These desk chairs have been recently releathered and are offered in showroom
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1880s Great Britain (UK) Antique Captains Desk
Captain MacPherson's Writing Desk or Slope
By William Dobson
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A brass edged, mahogany Writing Desk made by Dobson of 166 Strand. This slope was made with
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Early 19th Century English Campaign Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Brass
Captain seat
Located in Ramatuelle, PACA
Amazing Captain's chair with original patina. Wonderful aged wood.
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19th Century French Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Iron
19th Century Captains Campaign Writing Chest
Located in Cambridgeshire, GB
Fine early 19th century Captains campaign writing chest, the mahogany brass bound box with brass
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Early 19th Century English Antique Captains Desk
Captain Fields Improved Parallel Rule, circa 1920
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
An English captain fields improved boxwood parallel rule which would have been used for plotting a
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1920s Great Britain (UK) Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Boxwood
Ancient Writing Desk, India
Located in Vigevano, IT
to the East. Also used as a desk by the captain of the ship, under the top on can see typical Indian
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Teak
Important Queen Anne Desk, Early 18th Century, China or Pacific Rim
Located in Providence, RI
style desk with a fully-developed, entirely removable amphitheatre interior offering 39 visible drawers
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Early 18th Century Chinese Queen Anne Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Padouk
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique captains desk you’re looking for. Each antique captains desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Your living room may not be complete without an antique captains desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique captains desk made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique captains desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chesterfield, Ralph Johnson and Maple & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.
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An antique captains desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,525, while the lowest priced sells for $613 and the highest can go for as much as $15,653.
Questions About Antique Captains Desk
- What is a captain's desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022A 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 captain’s desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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.
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
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