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Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine quality Victorian walnut Davenport desk, incorporating candle slides, a pen tray, a
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1870s English Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Antique Walnut Davenport Desk
Walnut Davenport Desk
H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 25.6 in
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a delightful German Davenport desk dating back to 1870. This small and narrow desk
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1870s German Louis Philippe Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Antique Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
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
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1810s English Regency Antique Davenport Desk

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Brass

Antique Rosewood Davenport Desk
Rosewood Davenport Desk
H 32.5 in W 19 in D 21 in
Fine Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine regency mahogany davenport desk with brass mounts and leather inset top. Circa 1815
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19th Century English Regency Antique Davenport Desk

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Leather, Wood

Antique Fine Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk
Fine Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk
H 36 in W 14.5 in D 18.75 in
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 Davenport Desk

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Walnut

19th Century Carved Anglo-Indian Davenport Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An well carved Davenport desk with Anglo-Indian motifs, including trumpet blowing angels. Four
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Davenport Desk

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Hardwood

19th Century Victorian Five-Drawer Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Victorian 5 drawer Davenport Desk with large storage cabinet. Features 2 drawers on
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Coromandel Wood Davenport Desk, William IV, in the Style of Waring and Gillows
Located in Lincoln, GB
Coromandel wood davenport desk. William IV, in the style of Waring and Gillows, with sliding desk
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1840s English Antique Davenport Desk

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Wood

19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning 19th century figured burr walnut Davenport desk. The piano top fall lifts to reveal 2
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment
Located in Rockaway, NJ
English Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment. Beautiful
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Maple, Oak, Burl

English 19th Century walnut Davenport desk, ca 1880
Located in Delft, NL
English 19th Century walnut Davenport desk, ca 1880 An 19th Century English walnut Davenport desk
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Late 19th Century English Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Davenport Desk
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality inlaid rosewood freestanding Davenport desk, Having the original brass
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19th Century Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Brass

19th Century Victorian Davenport Desk Burl Inlaid over Four-Side Drawers
Located in Plainview, NY
Victorian Davenport desk burl inlaid over four-side drawers. The desk features dummy drawers to one
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Wood, Leather

Antique Diminutive Burl & Mahogany Davenport Desk with Watercolor Panels, c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique diminutive davenport desk offers burl and mahogany construction with upper pierced
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Late 19th Century Antique Davenport Desk

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Bronze

5-Drawer Mahogany Davenport Desk with Tooled Leather Top and Gallery
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional 5-Drawer Mahogany Davenport desk with tooled leather top and gallery. The
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Early 20th Century American Other Antique Davenport Desk

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Mahogany

European Antique Davenport Desk
Located in Malibu, CA
Superb early 19th century Davenport in burl walnut most likely from England. The right side of the
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Early 19th Century Antique Davenport Desk

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Bone, Leather, Burl

European Antique Davenport Desk
European Antique Davenport Desk
H 32 in W 22 in D 23 in
Antique Walnut Museum Quality Exhibition Hand Carved Italian Davenport Desk
By Pauly et Cie
Located in GB
carved Italian davenport desk A truly stunning and well made piece, this would have been made for an
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Victorian Davenport Desk Antique, 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian rosewood davenport. This davenport features a sloped writing surface which opens to
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1850s Antique Davenport Desk

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Rosewood

Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptional Quality And Extremely Rare Early 18th Century Regency Period Burr Elm Davenport
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Davenport Desk

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Elm

Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk
Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk
H 31 in W 18 in D 23 in
19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer and Gilt Davenport Desk
Located in Brea, CA
Early 19th century Chinese export lacquer and gilt Davenport desk, the entire finely decorated with
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Davenport Desk

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Lacquer

Antique Victorian Hardwood & Green Leather Military Campaign Davenport Desk
Located in GB
Davenport desk circa 1880 in mahogany with a green leather writing slope A very good looking and
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1880s English Campaign Antique Davenport Desk

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Leather, Hardwood

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 Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Walnut Davenport Desk, England, 19th Century
Walnut Davenport Desk, England, 19th Century
H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 21.86 in
19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality regency davenport, circa 1820. Spindle gallery to the top leading to the original
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Davenport Desk

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Leather, Palisander

RESTORED ViCTORIAN HARDWOOD MARQUETRY INLAID & BROWN LEATHER DAVENPORT DESK
Located in GB
restored Victorian Rosewood with Marquetry inlay Davenport desk finished with a hand dyed brown leather top
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Leather, Hardwood

English Mid-19th Century Burl Walnut Davenport Desk with Leathered Writing Slope
Located in Wells, ME
English mid-19th century burl walnut davenport desk with Wellington locking bar for the five side
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Brass

A Superior English Regency Period Davenport Desk in Figured Mahogany, Circa 1830
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Davenport Desk, being of very fine timber, exacting proportions and exhibiting exceptional graining, colour
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1830s English Regency Antique Davenport Desk

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in GB
of a Davenport desk circa 1840-1860 in solid mahogany I’ve only ever seen one other in this size
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Leather, Hardwood

Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk of Diminutive Size
Located in Essex, MA
Of unusual almost one half normal width with part brass gallery top with handle and hinged tooled green leather writing lid opening to a fitted interior over a case fitted with four ...
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1790s English Regency Antique Davenport Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Early 19th Century British Davenport Desk in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Early 19C British Rosewood Davenport Desk in the Manner of
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Davenport Desk

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Hardwood

English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Constructed in Circassian walnut, with line and marquetry inlays; rising from turned oblate bun feet; the lower section housing a hinged door with fretwork panelling, opening to reve...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut, Leather

Davenport Desk in Walnut, 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb Davenport in walnut and burl walnut from England from the 19th century V ery elegant small
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Davenport Desk in Walnut, 19th Century
Davenport Desk in Walnut, 19th Century
H 21.26 in W 30.71 in D 21.26 in
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 Davenport Desk

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Brass

English Maple Davenport Desk of the Late Georgian Period
Located in London, GB
Constructed in a finely figured and patinated Maple; rising from a plinth base, incorporating four graduated drawers to the side, with turned wood knobs; the other three sides of fie...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Davenport Desk

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Maple, Leather

Georgian Period Mahogany Davenport Desk with Green Leather Writing Surface
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A fine late Georgian Davenport in the manner of Gillow Constructed in mahogany, rising from
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Davenport Desk

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Brass

19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Davenport Writing Desk made in England
Located in Sofia, BG
Davenport desk in walnut and burlwood veneer, inlaid in filleted frames, opening with two flaps
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Early 19th Century English Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport by Edwards & Roberts
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning 19th century figured walnut Davenport desk with brass grill. It has a fall front with a
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Brass

Small and rare Campaign Rosewood Davenport
Located in Folkestone, GB
A small and rare rosewood campaign Davenport desk of compact proportions. The galleried top with
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Davenport Desk

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Rosewood

Mahogany Davenport Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Folkestone, GB
Attributed to Gillows A superior quality late 18th/early 19th century mahogany Davenport Desk The
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Davenport Desk

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Mahogany

Mahogany Davenport Attributed to Gillows
Mahogany Davenport Attributed to Gillows
H 32.5 in W 19.5 in D 22.5 in
19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Selling is a very nice Quality Victorian burr walnut davenport/desk. The raised top lifts to reveal
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

English Burl Walnut Leather Top Davenport with Acanthus Cabriole Legs Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
English burl walnut Davenport desk with carved floral fret work, hinged lid revealing fitted
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1840s English William IV Antique Davenport Desk

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Brass

French Charles X Writing Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
classic design of English Davenport desks to new heights. The table is exquisitely crafted of the finest
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Davenport Desk

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Bronze

French Charles X Writing Desk
French Charles X Writing Desk
H 34 in W 23.88 in D 20.88 in
French Charles X Birdseye Davenport Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
French Charles X bird’s-eye maple davenport table desk with amaranth marquetry inlaid top and drop
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Davenport Desk

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Birdseye Maple

Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
This attractive mahogany Edwardian Davenport / writing desk, circa 1900s has been constructed from
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Davenport Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk
Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk
H 38.19 in W 24.02 in D 22.84 in
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 Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Regency Davenport
Located in Cheshire, GB
George IV Davenport the top with thin rosewood inset rail, slope fronted burgundy tooled leather
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19th Century English George IV Antique Davenport Desk

Materials

Wood

Regency Davenport
Regency Davenport
H 31 in W 17 in D 20 in
Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century Davenport the top with hinged lid and brass gallery opening to Revel a fitted interior
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Davenport Desk

Materials

Walnut

Burr Walnut Davenport
Burr Walnut Davenport
H 33 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian rosewood inlaid davenport, inlaid with swags and urns above a leather
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Rosewood

Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport
Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport
H 22.05 in W 22.45 in D 36.62 in
19th Century Davenport Heavily Carved Oak Desk w/ Rope Twist Supports 4 Drawers
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
19th Century Davenport heavily carved oak desk w/ rope Twist supports 4 Drawers. Lift top storage
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19th Century American Jacobean Antique Davenport Desk

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Oak

Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Davenport Table
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (Circa 1825) walnut and inlaid trimmed davenport table desk with single drawer
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Davenport Table
Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Davenport Table
H 30.25 in W 49.75 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century burr walnut davenport, the sloping top has the original tan colour leather writing
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1860s British Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
H 34 in W 22 in D 22 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian burr walnut and inlaid davenport in nice condition. It has a brass gallery to the top
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1870s European Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport
Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport
H 32.29 in W 21.26 in D 22.45 in
English William IV Rosewood Davenport Table
Located in New York, NY
English William IV (circa 1835) rosewood davenport table desk with carved apron and supported on 2
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19th Century British William IV Antique Davenport Desk

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Rosewood

19th Century Antique Davenport, Victorian Swivel Top Desk, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a Victorian antique Davenport dating to the mid-19th century, circa 1850. Riding on the
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Leather, Rosewood

Regency Pollard Oak Sliding Top Davenport
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A regency Pollard oak sliding top davenport with four mahogany lined draws to one side with a
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1820s English Antique Davenport Desk

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Oak

Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian rosewood freestanding davenport having the original brass gallery to the
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Other

Regency Davenport in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn1134 Outstanding quality Regency flamed mahogany davenport in the manner of Gillows, having
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Early 19th Century English Antique Davenport Desk

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Mahogany

Regency Davenport in the Manner of Gillows
Regency Davenport in the Manner of Gillows
H 33.86 in W 24.02 in D 22.5 in
French Charles X Birdseye Maple Davenport Table
Located in New York, NY
French Charles X Birdseye maple davenport table desk with amaranth marquetry inlaid top & drop
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Davenport Desk

Materials

Maple

Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian burr walnut freestanding Davenport having a quality burr walnut top with
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19th Century English Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian burr walnut davenport, of unusual form, having a brass
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
H 32.68 in W 26.78 in D 22.84 in
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 Davenport Desk

Materials

Leather, Boxwood, Walnut

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Antique Davenport Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique davenport desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and mahogany, every antique davenport desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique davenport desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique davenport desk made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. A well-made antique davenport desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bruce James Talbert, Charles Hindley & Sons and Davenport Porcelain are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Davenport Desk?

Prices for an antique davenport desk start at $592 and top out at $54,400 with the average selling for $3,539.
Questions About Antique Davenport Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What 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, 2021
    An 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, 2022
    A 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, 2022
    To 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.