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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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Antique 1860s Victorian Desks

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Walnut

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1860
Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1860

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1860

$1,935
H 35 in W 21.5 in D 21 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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Antique 1840s Desks

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Walnut

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1840
Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1840

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1840

$3,111
H 32 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Antique English Regency Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk Occasional Side Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, Ireland
offered by Seller in-house. This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Side Tables

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Mahogany

Antique English Regency Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk Occasional Side Table
Antique English Regency Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk Occasional Side Table

Antique English Regency Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk Occasional Side Table

$1,526
H 34.5 in W 21.25 in D 21.75 in
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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Antique 18th Century Regency Desks

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Oak

Period Regency Davenport Desk 1815
Period Regency Davenport Desk 1815

Period Regency Davenport Desk 1815

$2,480
H 31 in W 20 in D 23 in
19th Century Davenport Secretaire
Located in Eindhoven, NL
famous cabinetmaker Gillows of Lancaster. It was first built and put into use by Captain Davenport and
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Antique 1840s English Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Davenport Secretaire
19th Century Davenport Secretaire

19th Century Davenport Secretaire

$2,010
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
Regency Davenport Desk After Gillows Slide Top 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
London's Hampstead The name "Davenport desk" comes from Captain Davenport, for whom the first example was
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Antique 1820s Desks

Materials

Wood

Regency Davenport Desk After Gillows Slide Top 1820
Regency Davenport Desk After Gillows Slide Top 1820

Regency Davenport Desk After Gillows Slide Top 1820

$3,802
H 32 in W 15 in D 18.5 in
Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
cabinetmaker Gillows of Lancaster for a Captain Davenport, making it a popular piece for use in tight spaces
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Antique 1880s Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880
Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880

Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880

$1,935
H 38.5 in W 21 in D 22 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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Antique 1870s German Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870

$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Georgian Davenport Desk Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New Orleans, LA
Captain Davenport and were produced in all stylistic varieties of the period. The leather-upholstered
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Georgian Davenport Desk Attributed to Gillows
Georgian Davenport Desk Attributed to Gillows

Georgian Davenport Desk Attributed to Gillows

$14,850
H 35.13 in W 20.38 in D 22.63 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
of the two legs in front completes the odd effect. This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport
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Antique 1870s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century

$2,661
H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
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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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

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Elm

Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk
Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk

Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk

$12,168
H 31 in W 18 in D 23 in
Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood Davenport with Spring-Loaded Pen Drawer
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
This wonderful early 19th century Antique English Rosewood and ebonized Davenport or Ship Captain
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood Davenport with Spring-Loaded Pen Drawer
Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood Davenport with Spring-Loaded Pen Drawer

Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood Davenport with Spring-Loaded Pen Drawer

$5,738 Sale Price
24% Off
H 35 in W 18 in D 21.75 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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Antique 19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk

19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk

$2,295
H 34.5 in W 21.13 in D 20 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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Antique 19th Century Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk
19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk

19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk

$2,295
H 35 in W 22 in D 18.5 in
Captain Rogerson's Campaign Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
Davenport, England. Captain Edward Chesters Rogerson would have travelled to the South West of England and
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Captain Rogerson's Campaign Chest
Captain Rogerson's Campaign Chest

Captain Rogerson's Campaign Chest

$6,471 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35.24 in W 37.6 in D 19.1 in
Set of Eighteen Red Walnut Dining Chairs Attributed to Gillows, circa 1830
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
the Davenport for a Captain Davenport in the 1790's. Bibliography: Burkett, M and others. A
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Antique Early 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Eighteen Red Walnut Dining Chairs Attributed to Gillows, circa 1830
Set of Eighteen Red Walnut Dining Chairs Attributed to Gillows, circa 1830

Set of Eighteen Red Walnut Dining Chairs Attributed to Gillows, circa 1830

$52,544 / set
H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 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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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

English Late 19th Century Walnut Chest Signed Waring and Gillow Paris
English Late 19th Century Walnut Chest Signed Waring and Gillow Paris

English Late 19th Century Walnut Chest Signed Waring and Gillow Paris

$28,800
H 36.25 in W 53.25 in D 26.5 in

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Carved Irish Rosewood and Leather Rise and Fall Davenport, circa 1850
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
. The whole standing on recessed castors. This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the
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Antique 1840s Irish Early Victorian Desks

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Brass

Carved Irish Rosewood and Leather Rise and Fall Davenport, circa 1850
Carved Irish Rosewood and Leather Rise and Fall Davenport, circa 1850

Carved Irish Rosewood and Leather Rise and Fall Davenport, circa 1850

H 35 in W 27 in D 23 in
Custom for Yacht Captains Davenport Desk and Bench
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A custom built davenport desk and bench, removed from the cabin of a 1940's yacht. This is an
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Vintage 1940s American Campaign Desks

Custom for Yacht Captains Davenport Desk and Bench
Custom for Yacht Captains Davenport Desk and Bench

Custom for Yacht Captains Davenport Desk and Bench

H 45 in W 24.5 in D 18 in
19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
tooling. Desk is in good and original condition. The name arose because Captain Davenport had the desk
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Antique 1840s British Victorian Desks

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Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

H 34.65 in W 21.66 in L 34.65 in
Victorian Davenport Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillows of Lancaster, near the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks

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Leather, Boxwood, Ebony, Walnut

Victorian Davenport Desk
Victorian Davenport Desk

Victorian Davenport Desk

H 34 in W 21.5 in D 20.5 in
Davenport Desk in Walnut Root, England, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
piece with these characteristics, made by Captain Davenport to Gillows of Lancaster at the end of 18th
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Desks

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Metal

Davenport Desk in Walnut Root, England, 19th Century
Davenport Desk in Walnut Root, England, 19th Century

Davenport Desk in Walnut Root, England, 19th Century

H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 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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Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks

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Leather, Boxwood, Walnut

Antique English Inlaid Burr Walnut and Leather Davenport or Ship Captain’s Desk
Antique English Inlaid Burr Walnut and Leather Davenport or Ship Captain’s Desk

Antique English Inlaid Burr Walnut and Leather Davenport or Ship Captain’s Desk

H 31 in W 20 in D 20 in
Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
reveal storage compartments. Named after Captain Davenport, who supposedly commissioned its design, this
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Antique 1890s Victorian Desks

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Walnut

Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut 1890
Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut 1890

Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut 1890

H 34 in W 22 in D 22 in
19th Century Gillows Style Rosewood Davenport
Located in New Orleans, LA
renowned Gillows of Lancaster and London cabinetmakers at the request of a Captain Davenport. They were
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Antique 19th Century European Edwardian Desks

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Rosewood

19th Century Gillows Style Rosewood Davenport
19th Century Gillows Style Rosewood Davenport

19th Century Gillows Style Rosewood Davenport

H 34 in W 20 in D 22 in
Regency-Period Mahogany Davenport Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
There is more to this exceptional Davenport desk than meets the eye. Crafted of luxurious mahogany
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency-Period Mahogany Davenport Desk
Regency-Period Mahogany Davenport Desk

Regency-Period Mahogany Davenport Desk

H 34.75 in W 20 in D 23 in
19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Davenport
Located in New Orleans, LA
renowned Gillow of Lancaster and London cabinetmakers at the request of a Captain Davenport. They were
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Antique 19th Century European Regency Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Davenport
19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Davenport

19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Davenport

H 31.88 in W 14.63 in D 18.13 in
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Davenport Desk
Located in London, GB
completes the odd effect. This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Davenport Desk
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Davenport Desk

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Davenport Desk

H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
completes the odd effect. This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission
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Antique 1870s British Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk, circa 1870
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk, circa 1870

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk, circa 1870

H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Antique Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk circa 1860
Located in London, GB
odd effect. This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk circa 1860
Antique Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk circa 1860

Antique Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk circa 1860

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk
Located in London, GB
of the two legs in front completes the odd effect. This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk

H 40.95 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk
Located in London, GB
completes the odd effect. This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk

H 36.23 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk
Located in London, GB
Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of Lancaster, near the end of
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk

H 36.23 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
front completes the odd effect. This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk, circa 1860

H 36.23 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
of the two legs in front completes the odd effect. This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport
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Antique 1870s Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th C
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th C

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th C

H 35.04 in W 23.23 in D 21.66 in
Antique English Regency Rosewood Slide Top Davenport Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Glasgow, GB
the design for a Captain Davenport, these earlier examples are therefore often considered to be
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Rosewood Slide Top Davenport Desk
Antique English Regency Rosewood Slide Top Davenport Desk

Antique English Regency Rosewood Slide Top Davenport Desk

H 35.04 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Antique Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport Desk, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of Lancaster, near the end of
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks

Antique Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport Desk, circa 1860
Antique Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport Desk, circa 1860

Antique Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport Desk, circa 1860

H 37.41 in W 24.22 in D 24.41 in
Antique Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk c.1860 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of Lancaster, near the end of
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Antique 1860s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk c.1860 19th Century
Antique Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk c.1860 19th Century

Antique Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk c.1860 19th Century

H 35.83 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in
Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of Lancaster, near the end of
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport circa 1890
Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport circa 1890

Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport circa 1890

H 37.01 in D 23.23 in
Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport c.1900
Located in London, GB
desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport c.1900
Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport c.1900

Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport c.1900

H 35.04 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Davenport Captain's Desk with Kneehole
Located in New York, NY
Small Captain's Desk in the Davenport style with a writing slant-lid cubby and 10 exterior drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century British Desks

Davenport Captain's Desk with Kneehole
Davenport Captain's Desk with Kneehole

Davenport Captain's Desk with Kneehole

H 34.5 in W 26 in D 19 in
English Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
By Robert Adam
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fabulous quality antique English marquetry inlaid rosewood davenport or ship captain's desk
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Antique 19th Century English Adam Style Desks

Materials

Rosewood

English Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
English Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk

English Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk

H 36 in W 20.5 in D 21.25 in
Antique English Carved Mahogany Davenport/ Ship Captain's Desk with Leather Lid
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fabulous quality antique 19th century English carved mahogany Davenport or Ship Captain's desk with
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks

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Ormolu

Antique English Carved Mahogany Davenport/ Ship Captain's Desk with Leather Lid
Antique English Carved Mahogany Davenport/ Ship Captain's Desk with Leather Lid

Antique English Carved Mahogany Davenport/ Ship Captain's Desk with Leather Lid

H 37 in W 22 in D 22.5 in
Antique Scottish Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare and important antique Scottish exceptional burr walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Desks

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Walnut

Antique Scottish Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
Antique Scottish Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk

Antique Scottish Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk

H 35.5 in W 22 in D 21.75 in
Antique Eastlake Walnut and Burl Davenport Desk, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Eastlake Davenport ship captain's desk offers walnut construction with burl panels
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Antique 19th Century American Eastlake Desks

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Felt, Walnut, Burl

Antique Eastlake Walnut and Burl Davenport Desk, 19th Century
Antique Eastlake Walnut and Burl Davenport Desk, 19th Century

Antique Eastlake Walnut and Burl Davenport Desk, 19th Century

H 49.75 in W 26 in D 26.5 in
Rosewood Davenport Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Huntington, NY
1820. The Davenport desk owes its name to a Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first
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Antique 1810s English Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Davenport Desk
Rosewood Davenport Desk

Rosewood Davenport Desk

H 32.5 in W 19 in D 21 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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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Early 19th Century British Davenport Desk in the Manner of Gillows
Early 19th Century British Davenport Desk in the Manner of Gillows

Early 19th Century British Davenport Desk in the Manner of Gillows

H 34 in W 24 in D 22 in
Gillows 'Attr.', Six 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
Davenport desk, a compact ladies’ desk the Gillows made for Captain Davenport. They also manufactured chests
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Gillows 'Attr.', Six 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Gillows 'Attr.', Six 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Gillows 'Attr.', Six 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs

H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Regency Period Mahogany Davenport
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of Lancaster, near the end of
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Antique 19th Century American Regency Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Period Mahogany Davenport
Regency Period Mahogany Davenport

Regency Period Mahogany Davenport

H 33 in W 21 in D 21 in
Anglo-Indian Teak Davenport
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
completes the odd effect. This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the
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Antique 19th Century Indian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Anglo-Indian Teak Davenport
Anglo-Indian Teak Davenport

Anglo-Indian Teak Davenport

H 35 in W 21 in D 24 in
Davenport Desk, Antique Desk, Writing Table, Victorian Desk, Scotland, 1880
Located in Vancouver, BC
Wonderful quality, good condition Named after captain davenport who designed the desk at the end of the
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Antique 1870s Scottish Desks

Materials

Walnut

Davenport Desk, Antique Desk, Writing Table, Victorian Desk, Scotland, 1880
Davenport Desk, Antique Desk, Writing Table, Victorian Desk, Scotland, 1880

Davenport Desk, Antique Desk, Writing Table, Victorian Desk, Scotland, 1880

H 32 in W 21 in D 21 in
Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Captains Desk
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Victorian burr walnut pop up Davenport. The Davenport has a slide out writing surface with
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Captains Desk
Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Captains Desk

Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Captains Desk

H 35.83 in W 23.23 in D 20.08 in
Regency Rosewood Davenport Stamped Hindley & Son Late Miles and Edwards
By Miles and Edwards
Located in Northwich, GB
style of desk followed a request from a Captain Davenport towards the end of the eighteenth century to
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Davenport Stamped Hindley & Son Late Miles and Edwards
Regency Rosewood Davenport Stamped Hindley & Son Late Miles and Edwards

Regency Rosewood Davenport Stamped Hindley & Son Late Miles and Edwards

H 32.68 in W 14.57 in D 18.9 in
Antique Walnut Desk, Victorian Davenport Desk, Scotland 1860, H020
Located in Vancouver, BC
after captain davenport who designed the desk at the end of the 18th century $1850 H020 Measures: 21
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Antique 1860s Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Desk, Victorian Davenport Desk, Scotland 1860, H020
Antique Walnut Desk, Victorian Davenport Desk, Scotland 1860, H020

Antique Walnut Desk, Victorian Davenport Desk, Scotland 1860, H020

H 33 in W 21 in D 21 in
Antique Desk Gillows of Lancaster 19th Century Victorian Solid Oak, 1860
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
ladies desk first produced for captain Davenport. Gillows also made linen presses, chest of drawers
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Antique Early 1800s Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Desk Gillows of Lancaster 19th Century Victorian Solid Oak, 1860
Antique Desk Gillows of Lancaster 19th Century Victorian Solid Oak, 1860

Antique Desk Gillows of Lancaster 19th Century Victorian Solid Oak, 1860

H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in

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Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Oak Six Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Oak Six Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920

Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Oak Six Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920

$2,360
H 86.75 in W 34.25 in D 11.75 in
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Elegant Georgian style cabinet with classical pediment, geometric glazing bars over the twin doors with three adjustable shelves within, the lower section with a fall front, fully li...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

$17,682 / item
H 88.5 in W 40.75 in D 22 in
19th Century Tortoise Bamboo Side Table from France
Located in High Point, NC
19th century tortoise bamboo side table from France. The top has bamboo banding around the edge of the rush covered top. The table is supported on splayed bamboo legs, joined by ba...
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century Tortoise Bamboo Side Table from France
19th Century Tortoise Bamboo Side Table from France

19th Century Tortoise Bamboo Side Table from France

$1,295
H 27.25 in W 21 in D 15 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Sofa Circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century French Louis XVI style sofa, circa 1860, exemplifies the elegance and sophistication of classic French design. Crafted from solid walnut, the frame is int...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Sofa Circa 1860
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Sofa Circa 1860

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Sofa Circa 1860

$3,950
H 36.25 in W 56.3 in D 23.6 in
Pair Regency Open Bookcases in Walnut Open Front Bookcase
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Regency Sheraton style open front bookcase in burl walnut Tall and thin so elegant design to this piece We can also split the pair up if you are looking for a single...
Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Pair Regency Open Bookcases in Walnut Open Front Bookcase
Pair Regency Open Bookcases in Walnut Open Front Bookcase

Pair Regency Open Bookcases in Walnut Open Front Bookcase

$3,733 / set
H 87 in W 35 in D 14 in
Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC. Measures - 24.25"H x 18"W x 18"D. A striking Arts & Crafts style table lamp featuring a leaded stained glass shade and base...
Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Stained Glass

Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC
Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC

Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC

$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 24.25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Desk Vintage Bamboo Rattan Desk Entryway Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rochester, NY
This is a stunning vintage Maitland Smith desk with Chinoiserie painted details throughout. The bamboo bases are leather wrapped and the hardware is all solid brass. It’s in gorgeo...
Category

20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Desk Vintage Bamboo Rattan Desk Entryway Table
Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Desk Vintage Bamboo Rattan Desk Entryway Table

Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Desk Vintage Bamboo Rattan Desk Entryway Table

$2,700
H 29.5 in W 58 in D 28 in
George 111 Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Georgian Mahogany serpentine front bachelors chest resting on tall ogee bracket feet 1790-1800. Nicely figured solid Cuban Mahogany molded edge top over a pull out brushing slide a...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Unknown George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

George 111 Mahogany Bachelors Chest
George 111 Mahogany Bachelors Chest

George 111 Mahogany Bachelors Chest

$1,800
H 37.5 in W 40 in D 21 in
Antique 3 Stack Barrister Bookcase by Globe Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique Globe Wernicke barrister bookcase features hardwood construction, original light cherry finish, three stack design, and sturdy wooden legs and base.
 Dimensions: 34.5w ...
Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique 3 Stack Barrister Bookcase by Globe Wernicke
Antique 3 Stack Barrister Bookcase by Globe Wernicke

Antique 3 Stack Barrister Bookcase by Globe Wernicke

$1,156
H 15 in W 34.5 in D 49.75 in
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase c1920 Measures- 59.7...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Glass

Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase

Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase

$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 59.75 in W 34.25 in D 12.5 in
Antique Globe Wernicke School Oak Three Stack Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Globe Wernicke School Oak Three Stack Bookcase C1920. Measures - 32"H x 13.5"W x 10.5"D . ...
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20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Globe Wernicke School Oak Three Stack Bookcase C1920
Antique Globe Wernicke School Oak Three Stack Bookcase C1920

Antique Globe Wernicke School Oak Three Stack Bookcase C1920

$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32 in W 13.5 in D 10.5 in
Antique Victorian Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A colourful and beautifully detailed antique Victorian stained glass window, one of four similar in design we are selling. This stunning window pairs intricate foliage patterns with ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Windows

Materials

Lead

Antique Victorian Stained Glass Window
Antique Victorian Stained Glass Window

Antique Victorian Stained Glass Window

$4,528
H 32.88 in W 25.2 in D 0.4 in
English 19th Century Ebonized Tilt-top Tea Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A magnificent English Victorian tea table (late 19th century) of ebonized wood and inlaid with mother-of-pearl on the surface. Deep ebonized color & texture of the wood contrasts bea...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Shell, Wood, Paint

English 19th Century Ebonized Tilt-top Tea Table
English 19th Century Ebonized Tilt-top Tea Table

English 19th Century Ebonized Tilt-top Tea Table

$2,200
H 27.63 in Dm 23.5 in
French Empire Napoleon III Style Mahogany & Bronze Figural Pier Console Table
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite French Empire / Napoleon III style mirrored Pier Table, circa 1980s. Made from mahogany and bronze ormolu with a green marble top. The table showcases two figural swan...
Category

Vintage 1980s Empire Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Napoleon III Style Mahogany & Bronze Figural Pier Console Table
French Empire Napoleon III Style Mahogany & Bronze Figural Pier Console Table

French Empire Napoleon III Style Mahogany & Bronze Figural Pier Console Table

$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39 in W 18 in D 53.5 in
Arts and Crafts Style William Morris Pillow/Cushion Reinterpreted Ben Pentreath
By William Morris (English), Morris & Co.
Located in London, GB
We love this amazing interpretation of the Willow Bough fabric, originally designed by William Morris in 1887. Coloured by Ben Pentreath, richly saturated combinations introduce a ne...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Arts and Crafts Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Cotton

Arts and Crafts Style William Morris Pillow/Cushion Reinterpreted Ben Pentreath
Arts and Crafts Style William Morris Pillow/Cushion Reinterpreted Ben Pentreath

Arts and Crafts Style William Morris Pillow/Cushion Reinterpreted Ben Pentreath

$188
H 6.7 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
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