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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
European Antique Davenport Desk
Located in Malibu, CA
Superb 19th century Davenport desk in burled walnut from England. The right side of the cabinet has
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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
Edwardian Walunt Davenport Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A nice quality Edwardian Walnut Davenport desk with two shelves divided by nicely turned Walnut
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1880s English Edwardian Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Antique Edwardian Walunt Davenport Desk
Edwardian Walunt Davenport Desk
H 38 in W 22 in D 17 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 Burr Walnut 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
tooled leather Circa 1840 The name "Davenport desk" comes from Captain Davenport, for whom the first
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1840s Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful period Victorian Davenport desk we date to circa 1880 Crafted from burr walnut with
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1880s Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Regency Davenport Desk After Gillows Slide Top 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fine quality slide top Davenport desk in Gillows of Lancashire manner Brass gallery on top Four
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1820s Antique Davenport Desk

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Wood

William IV 19th century shaped davenport desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
William IV 19th century shaped davenport desk circa 1830. We are pleased to offer this William IV
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Davenport Desk

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Leather, Wood

Period Regency Davenport Desk 1815
Located in Potters Bar, GB
desk is named after Captain Davenport, who is said to have commissioned the first of these desks from
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18th Century Regency Antique Davenport Desk

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Oak

Antique Period Regency Davenport Desk 1815
Period Regency Davenport Desk 1815
H 31 in W 20 in D 23 in
Georgian Davenport Desk Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New Orleans, LA
There is more to this exceptional George IV Davenport desk than meets the eye. Attributed to famed
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Davenport Desk

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Leather, Rosewood

Georgian Davenport Desk Attributed to Gillows
Georgian Davenport Desk Attributed to Gillows
H 35.13 in W 20.38 in D 22.63 in
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

Antique Davenport Desk Walnut Victorian Secretaire 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian Davenport desk Hand crafted from burr walnut with amazing
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1880s Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

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

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

Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Davenport desk is a compact, slant-top desk with a hinged writing surface, often featuring drawers on one
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1880s Victorian 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

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

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut Pop Up 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Burr walnut Victorian pop up Davenport desk This Davenport stands upon turned feet with carved and
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1860s Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

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

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

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Davenport desk which is crafted from beautiful burr walnut, circa 1870
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1870s Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Desk 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique burl walnut & inlaid marquetry Davenport desk, circa 1860. The davenport is made
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1860s English Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Leather, Maple, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl

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

A Fine 19thc Davenport Desk
Located in Sherborne, GB
4 side drawers Sliding desk top Brass gallery Pen drawers to the side
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19th Century Antique Davenport Desk

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Wood

A Fine 19thc Davenport Desk
A Fine 19thc Davenport Desk
H 33 in W 21 in D 28 in
Antique Victorian Hardwood & Green Leather Military Campaign Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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

RESTORED ViCTORIAN HARDWOOD MARQUETRY INLAID & BROWN LEATHER DAVENPORT DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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

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
Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
side has all the drawers that open for more storage This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who
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1860s Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Sheraton Davenport Desk 1890 Mahogany Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This pretty Davenport features 4 mahogany lined drawers to the right hand side and 4 faux drawers
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1890s Antique Davenport Desk

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Mahogany

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian burr walnut Davenport. This davenport features 4 mahogany lined drawers to the right hand
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1860s Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Acrylic, Walnut

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

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BROWN LEATHER BRASS GALLERY MILITARY CAMPAIGN DAVENPORT DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Victorian circa 1860-1880 Military Campaign Davenport desk writing slope with sliding top, brown leather
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1860s English Campaign Antique Davenport Desk

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Brass

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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

ANTIQUE ORIGiNAL REGENCY CIRCA 1810-1820 HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER DAVENPORT DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, totally original, finest quality Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 Davenport desk with brown leather top
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1810s English Regency 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
Regency Davenport Desk Flame Mahogany 1830s Georgian Freemans Fine Country House
By Jeremiah and William Freeman, William Freeman
Located in London, GB
A beautiful, special and very rare flame mahogany Georgian Davenport in wonderful condition. Made
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1830s British Regency Antique Davenport Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

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 Englisch Davenport Secretary in Mahogany
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Davenport desk is a compact and elegant piece of English furniture, originally designed in the
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19th Century English Antique Davenport Desk

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Wood

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

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

19th Century Walnut Pop Up Piano Top Davenport
Located in Reepham, GB
A very attractive 19th Century Davenport Desk. It is supplied with the original tooled, gilded
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19th Century Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

19th Century Walnut Pop Up Piano Top Davenport
19th Century Walnut Pop Up Piano Top Davenport
H 40.95 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
English Burl Walnut Leather Top Davenport with Acanthus Cabriole Legs Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, 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

Antique Davenport 19th Century Writing Desk Biedermeier Gold Inlays around 1830
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare antique Biedermeier Davenport desk around 1830-1835. Very rare and unique Antique
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19th Century German Chippendale Antique Davenport Desk

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Wood

Fine Antique Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Secretary Desk 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique burl & figured walnut marquetry Davenport desk, circa 1860. The davenport is
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Leather, Maple, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl

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
Fine Antique Victorian Mahogany Davenport with Pop-Up Stationery Compartment
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Victorian Figured Mahogany Davenport Desk with Hinged Drum Lid, England, 1870s Elevate your space
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Mahogany

French Charles X Birdseye Davenport Table Desk
Located in Queens, 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

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing 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

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

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Presenting an exquisite Victorian Burr and Figured Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk dating back
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Aesthetic Period Davenport. An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing desk
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1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Davenport Desk

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Birdseye Maple, 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 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.
  • 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.