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

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1860

$1,917

H 35 in W 21.5 in D 21 in

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian Davenport circa 1860 Burr Walnut with 4 Drawers to the side and a lift up pen holder on top Finished with claret tooled leather acting as a writi...

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Antique 1860s Victorian Desks

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Walnut

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

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Dublin, Ireland

This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of Lancaster, near the end of the 18th century.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Period Regency Davenport Desk 1815
Period Regency Davenport Desk 1815

Period Regency Davenport Desk 1815

$2,457

H 31 in W 20 in D 23 in

Period Regency Davenport Desk 1815

Located in Potters Bar, GB

The Davenport desk is named after Captain Davenport, who is said to have commissioned the first of these desks from the famous English furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster in the lat...

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Antique 18th Century Regency Desks

Materials

Oak

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

Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880

$1,917

H 38.5 in W 21 in D 22 in

Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian Davenport in burr walnut Such a lovely look to this elegant desk, the patina to the walnut is gorgeous Drawer opens out to reveal writing slope a...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Desks

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Walnut

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

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870

Located in Belmont, MA

Its unique shape corresponds to the renowned typology known as the Davenport desk, named after Captain Davenport, who commissioned a similar piece from Gillows of Lancaster in the la...

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Antique 1870s German Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Piano Top Davenport Desk
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Piano Top Davenport Desk

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Piano Top Davenport Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

Davenport desks became highly fashionable during the Victorian period as compact writing desks designed for both practicality and elegance, originally commissioned for Captain Davenp...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Writing Table Stationery Cabinet
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Writing Table Stationery Cabinet

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Writing Table Stationery Cabinet

Located in Suffolk, GB

Originally designed for Captain Davenport by the renowned cabinet makers Gillows, the Davenport desk became one of the most practical and elegant writing desks of the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster

Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster

$5,409

H 42.13 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in

Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in King's Lynn, GB

The firm is credited with creating the original Davenport desk, which was designed in the early 19th century for Captain Davenport, an officer who required a compact, practical writi...

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Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Desks

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Leather, Mahogany

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

Georgian Davenport Desk Attributed to Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in New Orleans, LA

Davenports were first produced by Gillows at the request of Captain Davenport and were produced in all stylistic varieties of the period.

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

19th Century Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport Desk, Attributed to Gillows
19th Century Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport Desk, Attributed to Gillows

19th Century Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport Desk, Attributed to Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Solebury, PA

The additional marking “Secure Lever” indicates the type of patented lever mechanism employed by various makers of the period, a feature marketed for its enhanced reliability and sec...

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Antique 1860s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Located in London, GB

This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of Lancaster, near the end of the 18th century.

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Antique 1860s English 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

Located in London, GB

This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of Lancaster, near the end of the 18th century.

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Antique 1870s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk
Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk

Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk

$12,052

H 31 in W 18 in D 23 in

Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

The term Davenport is owed to Captain Davenport. the first person to commission an item of furniture in this form.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Elm

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

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of Lancaster, near the end of the 18th century.

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

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

Located in London, GB

This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of Lancaster, near the end of the 18th century.

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

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

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with marquetry inlay; lift-up compartment with fitted interior, small gallery.

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Antique 19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

Captain Rogerson's Campaign Chest

$4,312Sale Price|46% Off

H 35.24 in W 37.6 in D 19.1 in

Captain Rogerson's Campaign Chest

Located in Faversham, GB

The campaign chest belonged to Captain Rogerson of the Cardigan Artillery. The Cardigan Artillery regularly trained and camped at the Maker Battery, which was built to strengthen th...

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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Gillow of Lancaster, also reputedly invented the Davenport for a Captain Davenport in the 1790's.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

They rapidly established a reputation for supplying high-quality furniture to the richest families in the country as well as now being known for introducing the Davenport desk, a des...

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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

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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

Located in Heathfield, East Sussex

This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillows of Lancaster near the end of the 18th century.

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Antique 1840s Irish Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

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

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 amazing piece of furniture, just looking at it brings back the regal elegance of an all ...

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Vintage 1940s American Campaign Desks

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

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

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H 34.65 in W 21.66 in L 34.65 in

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

Located in Eindhoven, NL

The name arose because Captain Davenport had the desk made by the famous furniture maker Gillows at the end of the 18th century.

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Antique 1840s British Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Davenport Desk
Victorian Davenport Desk

Victorian Davenport Desk

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H 34 in W 21.5 in D 20.5 in

Victorian Davenport Desk

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillows of Lancaster, near the end of the 18th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks

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Leather, Boxwood, Ebony, Walnut

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

Davenport Desk in Walnut Root, England, 19th Century

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H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in

Davenport Desk in Walnut Root, England, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

The name comes from the first order of a piece with these characteristics, made by Captain Davenport to Gillows of Lancaster at the end of 18th century.

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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Desks

Materials

Metal

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

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fine quality antique English leather top inlaid burr walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with lift-up top revealing a series of side by side small drawers.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks

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Leather, Boxwood, Walnut

Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut 1890
Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut 1890

Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut 1890

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H 34 in W 22 in D 22 in

Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Named after Captain Davenport, who supposedly commissioned its design, this elegant piece of furniture seamlessly blends form and function.

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Antique 1890s Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Davenport Secretaire
19th Century Davenport Secretaire

19th Century Davenport Secretaire

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H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in

19th Century Davenport Secretaire

Located in Eindhoven, NL

It was first built and put into use by Captain Davenport and this is the first example of this type of bureau, now called by the name of the captain.

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Antique 1840s English Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

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

19th Century Gillows Style Rosewood Davenport

Located in New Orleans, LA

Originating in the 1790s, davenports were first made by the renowned Gillows of Lancaster and London cabinetmakers at the request of a Captain Davenport.

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Antique 19th Century European Edwardian Desks

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Rosewood

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

Regency-Period Mahogany Davenport Desk

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H 34.75 in W 20 in D 23 in

Regency-Period Mahogany Davenport Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

Originating in the 1790s, Davenports were first made by the renowned cabinetmakers Gillows of Lancaster and London at the request of a Captain Davenport.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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

19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Davenport

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H 31.88 in W 14.63 in D 18.13 in

19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Davenport

Located in New Orleans, LA

Originating in the 1790s, davenports were first made by the renowned Gillow of Lancaster and London cabinetmakers at the request of a Captain Davenport.

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Antique 19th Century European Regency Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

Located in London, GB

This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of Lancaster, near the end of the 18th century.

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of Lancaster, near the end of the 18th century.

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Antique 1870s British 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

Located in London, GB

This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of Lancaster, near the end of the 18th century.

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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

Located in London, GB

This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of Lancaster, near the end of the 18th century.

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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

Located in London, GB

This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of Lancaster, near the end of the 18th century.

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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

Located in London, GB

This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of Lancaster, near the end of the 18th century.

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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

Located in London, GB

This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of Lancaster, near the end of the 18th century.

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, 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

Located in London, GB

This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of Lancaster, near the end of the 18th century.

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Antique 1870s Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

Antique English Regency Rosewood Slide Top Davenport Desk

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Glasgow, GB

This Fine quality example is likely to have been made by Gillows of Lancaster who are credited with the producing the design for a Captain Davenport, these earlier examples are there...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

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

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H 37.41 in W 24.22 in D 24.41 in

Antique Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport Desk, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of Lancaster, near the end of the 18th century.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks

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

Located in London, GB

This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of Lancaster, near the end of the 18th century.

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Antique 1860s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport circa 1890

Located in London, GB

This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of Lancaster, near the end of the 18th century.

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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

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

Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport c.1900

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H 35.04 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in

Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport c.1900

Located in London, GB

This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of Lancaster, near the end of the 18th century.

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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

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

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Davenports or Ship Captain's Desks are so-named originally for a Captain Davenport for whom a similarly styled desk was made in the latter part of the 18th century.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

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

Davenport Captain's Desk with Kneehole

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H 34.5 in W 26 in D 19 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

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

By Robert Adam

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fabulous quality antique English marquetry inlaid rosewood davenport or ship captain's desk. Please note superb "Adam" style neoclassical urn inlays, fitted interior on ...

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Antique 19th Century English Adam Style Desks

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Rosewood

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

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fabulous quality antique 19th century English carved mahogany Davenport or Ship Captain's desk with tooled and gilt leather lid Please note the exceptionally hand carved mahogany ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks

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Ormolu

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

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Rare and important antique Scottish exceptional burr walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with fabulous marquetry inlay and satin birch fitted interior; stationery lift-up compart...

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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Desks

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Walnut

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

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Eastlake Davenport ship captain's desk offers walnut construction with burl panels, backsplash with spindle rails and cup-out decorative sides, slant front writing desk op...

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Antique 19th Century American Eastlake Desks

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Felt, Walnut, Burl

Rosewood Davenport Desk
Rosewood Davenport Desk

Rosewood Davenport Desk

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H 32.5 in W 19 in D 21 in

Rosewood Davenport Desk

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Huntington, NY

It could also be considered a Campaign desk though there are no records indicating if Captain Davenport was in the British Army or the Royal Navy.[3] Josiah Davenport had a ship name...

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Antique 1810s English Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

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

Located in Dallas, TX

A Davenport is a type of writing desk name after its creator, Captain Davenport in the late 18th Century.

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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

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

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

One of their best-known inventions was the Davenport desk, a compact ladies’ desk the Gillows made for Captain Davenport.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Anglo-Indian Teak Davenport
Anglo-Indian Teak Davenport

Anglo-Indian Teak Davenport

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H 35 in W 21 in D 24 in

Anglo-Indian Teak Davenport

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of Lancaster, near the end of the 18th century.

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Antique 19th Century Indian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Regency Period Mahogany Davenport
Regency Period Mahogany Davenport

Regency Period Mahogany Davenport

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H 33 in W 21 in D 21 in

Regency Period Mahogany Davenport

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillow's of Lancaster, near the end of the 18th century.

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Antique 19th Century American Regency Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

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

Located in Vancouver, BC

In a sense then it could also be considered a Campaign desk though there are no records indicating if Captain Davenport was in the British Army or the Royal Navy.

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Antique 1870s Scottish 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

Located in Chelmsford, GB

Victorian burr walnut pop up Davenport. The Davenport has a slide out writing surface with original Moroccan leather insert .with stationary storage underneath with a pen slide .rev...

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Antique 1850s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

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

By Miles and Edwards

Located in Northwich, GB

The prototype for this style of desk followed a request from a Captain Davenport towards the end of the eighteenth century to Gillows for a compact desk, he went on to order several ...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks

Materials

Rosewood

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

Located in Vancouver, BC

In a sense then it could also be considered a Campaign desk though there are no records indicating if Captain Davenport was in the British Army or the Royal Navy.

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Antique 1860s Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

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

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

In the 1740s, Gillows chartering ships to import mahogany from the west indies and Jamaica and this is why the timber used was of such good quality as it was old slowly grown solid w...

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Antique Early 1800s Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

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H 3.75 in W 9.75 in D 5 in

Antique Bronze Ormolu and Leather Jewelry Casket

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 3 3/4in W: 9 3/4in D: 5in This Antique Turn of the Century Bronze Ormolu and Leather Jewelry Casket is truly remarkable and is made of the highest quality! If you t...

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20th Century French Régence Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs
ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs

ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer for sale this very collectable hand carved Armorial Coat of Arms Depicting a Royal crest This is an exceptionally well made and deco...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Oak

Impressive Louis XV Desk/Reception Table, After F. Linke, Paris
Impressive Louis XV Desk/Reception Table, After F. Linke, Paris

Impressive Louis XV Desk/Reception Table, After F. Linke, Paris

Located in Berlin, DE

Impressive Louis XV desk/reception table, after F. Linke, Paris Solid beech wood and veneered. Multiple curved and cambered body with fine inlay work. Free standing desk/reception...

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20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Louis XVI style bunk beds, hand carved and hand finished in an off-white, antique finish. Takes a mattress size: 90cm x 200cm (3ft x 6ft6'). The beds come with an extra set of legs, ...

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2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Oak 12-Drawer Haberdashery Cabinet
Early 20th Century Oak 12-Drawer Haberdashery Cabinet

Early 20th Century Oak 12-Drawer Haberdashery Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

Antique wooden garment display case. This piece is more than it seems. Each of the 12 glass-front drawers features two spring-loaded hinges, so the door bounces back to meet your ha...

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Vintage 1910s American Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

STUNNING ViNTAGE MILITARY CAMPAIGN BUTLERS TABLE CHEST OF DRAWERS EXTENDING TOP
STUNNING ViNTAGE MILITARY CAMPAIGN BUTLERS TABLE CHEST OF DRAWERS EXTENDING TOP

STUNNING ViNTAGE MILITARY CAMPAIGN BUTLERS TABLE CHEST OF DRAWERS EXTENDING TOP

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime Vintage hand made in England Military Campaign chest of drawers with Butlers slip serving tray ...

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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$61,581Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas

Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas

By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare pair of original early Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield bu...

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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this early Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1840-1860 in solid mahogany I’ve only ever seen one o...

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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

$32,000

H 43.31 in W 90.56 in D 30.32 in

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...

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Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

1900's Large Victorian Shop Display Cabinet with Bow Glass Sides
1900's Large Victorian Shop Display Cabinet with Bow Glass Sides

1900's Large Victorian Shop Display Cabinet with Bow Glass Sides

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This late 19th to early 20th Century bow fronted shop display cabinet with double doors, and four adjustable internal shelves over a plinth base, is really spectacular. Its glass she...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large Neo-Classical Solid Oak Bed painted with Gilt Work & Cherubs, France, 1880
Large Neo-Classical Solid Oak Bed painted with Gilt Work & Cherubs, France, 1880

Large Neo-Classical Solid Oak Bed painted with Gilt Work & Cherubs, France, 1880

Located in London, Park Royal

Handcrafted in solid oak in France circa 1880, this remarkable Neo-Classical bed was commissioned for a member of European royalty. It was also featured in a film during the mid-20th...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...

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2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

$71,055 / set

H 102.37 in W 67.33 in D 106.3 in

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

Located in Vosselaar, BE

We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculp...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Exclusive Oak Staircase with Carving and Balustrade 19th Century
Exclusive Oak Staircase with Carving and Balustrade 19th Century

Exclusive Oak Staircase with Carving and Balustrade 19th Century

Located in Udenhout, NL

This is a very beautiful unique stairs. It is hand carved and comes out of a mansion Near Paris, France.

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Antique 1880s French Stairs

Materials

Oak

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