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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
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Maple, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl

Antique Victorian Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Desk 1860
Antique Victorian Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Desk 1860

Antique Victorian Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Desk 1860

$2,895
H 32 in W 20.5 in D 19.5 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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bone, Leather, Burl

European Antique Davenport Desk
European Antique Davenport Desk

European Antique Davenport Desk

$1,956 Sale Price
48% Off
H 32 in W 22 in D 23 in
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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Davenport Writing Desk made in England
19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Davenport Writing Desk made in England

19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Davenport Writing Desk made in England

$2,340 Sale Price
30% Off
H 33.86 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Palisander

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk
Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk

$3,216
H 34 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Davenport Heavily Carved Oak Desk w/ Rope Twist Supports 4 Drawers
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
19th Century Davenport heavily carved oak desk w/ rope Twist supports 4 Drawers. Lift top storage
Category

Antique 19th Century American Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Davenport Heavily Carved Oak Desk w/ Rope Twist Supports 4 Drawers
19th Century Davenport Heavily Carved Oak Desk w/ Rope Twist Supports 4 Drawers

19th Century Davenport Heavily Carved Oak Desk w/ Rope Twist Supports 4 Drawers

$5,400
H 37 in W 26 in D 21 in
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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

William IV 19th century shaped davenport desk
William IV 19th century shaped davenport desk

William IV 19th century shaped davenport desk

$2,235
H 33.5 in W 25 in D 21.5 in
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
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Maple, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl

Fine Antique Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Secretary Desk 1860
Fine Antique Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Secretary Desk 1860

Fine Antique Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Secretary Desk 1860

$2,695 / item
H 33 in W 21 in D 21.75 in
Regency Davenport Desk Flame Mahogany 1830s Georgian Freemans Fine Country House
By William Freeman, Jeremiah and William Freeman
Located in London, GB
A beautiful, special and very rare flame mahogany Georgian Davenport in wonderful condition. Made
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Antique 1830s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Regency Davenport Desk Flame Mahogany 1830s Georgian Freemans Fine Country House
Regency Davenport Desk Flame Mahogany 1830s Georgian Freemans Fine Country House

Regency Davenport Desk Flame Mahogany 1830s Georgian Freemans Fine Country House

$6,235
H 32.88 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Davenport mid-Victorian burr walnut and marquetry desk, 19th century, circa 1860
Located in NICE, FR
satinwood inlay, framed by a pair of intricately carved brackets. On the right side of the Davenport, a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Davenport mid-Victorian burr walnut and marquetry desk, 19th century, circa 1860
Davenport mid-Victorian burr walnut and marquetry desk, 19th century, circa 1860

Davenport mid-Victorian burr walnut and marquetry desk, 19th century, circa 1860

$2,886
H 34.26 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
B Talbert for Gillows Aesthetic Movement Davenport with Central Carved Rosette
By Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
carved rosette within a carved square flanked by turned supports and extended front feet. This Davenport
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

B Talbert for Gillows Aesthetic Movement Davenport with Central Carved Rosette
B Talbert for Gillows Aesthetic Movement Davenport with Central Carved Rosette

B Talbert for Gillows Aesthetic Movement Davenport with Central Carved Rosette

$7,286
H 34.75 in W 24.75 in D 24 in
Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian rosewood freestanding davenport having the original brass gallery to the
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport
Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport

Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport

$3,216
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 19th century Victorian antique burr walnut freestanding Davenport having a lift up lid and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Antique 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport

Antique 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport

$2,655
H 35.04 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Antique Victorian Mahogany Davenport with Pop-Up Stationery Compartment
Fine Antique Victorian Mahogany Davenport with Pop-Up Stationery Compartment

Fine Antique Victorian Mahogany Davenport with Pop-Up Stationery Compartment

$2,760
H 41.74 in W 21.66 in D 23.04 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
Category

Antique 1840s English William IV Desks

Materials

Brass

English Burl Walnut Leather Top Davenport with Acanthus Cabriole Legs Circa 1840
English Burl Walnut Leather Top Davenport with Acanthus Cabriole Legs Circa 1840

English Burl Walnut Leather Top Davenport with Acanthus Cabriole Legs Circa 1840

$8,000
H 34.5 in W 21.25 in D 22 in
A W N Pugin Attri, Gothic Revival Oak Davenport with Linenfold & Floral Carving
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin attributed, A Gothic Revival Oak Davenport with finely executed carved gallery to the
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Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Desks

Materials

Oak

A W N Pugin Attri, Gothic Revival Oak Davenport with Linenfold & Floral Carving
A W N Pugin Attri, Gothic Revival Oak Davenport with Linenfold & Floral Carving

A W N Pugin Attri, Gothic Revival Oak Davenport with Linenfold & Floral Carving

$6,165
H 36 in W 23.75 in D 27 in
Regency Mahogany Hinger Davenport Desk with Hidden Compartments, circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
A rare Regency mahogany davenport desk, having a hinged top opening to reveal a leather-lined
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Hinger Davenport Desk with Hidden Compartments, circa 1800
Regency Mahogany Hinger Davenport Desk with Hidden Compartments, circa 1800

Regency Mahogany Hinger Davenport Desk with Hidden Compartments, circa 1800

$18,500
H 35 in W 24.5 in D 12 in
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

Materials

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

$4,904
H 35 in W 27 in D 23 in
Georgian Burl Mahogany and Walnut Davenport
Located in Pawleys Island, SC
Georgian mahogany and burl walnut davenport. The top has a leather writing surface with foliate
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Antique 1810s English Georgian Desks

Materials

Leather, Maple, Burl, Mahogany, Walnut

Georgian Burl Mahogany and Walnut Davenport
Georgian Burl Mahogany and Walnut Davenport

Georgian Burl Mahogany and Walnut Davenport

$5,625
H 32.5 in W 22 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Carved Anglo-Indian Davenport Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An well carved Davenport desk with Anglo-Indian motifs, including trumpet blowing angels. Four
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Desks

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Carved Anglo-Indian Davenport Desk
19th Century Carved Anglo-Indian Davenport Desk

19th Century Carved Anglo-Indian Davenport Desk

$5,450
H 52 in W 29 in D 29 in
Stunning Hand Carved Early Victorian circa 1840 Davenport Writing Desk Drawers
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand-carved early Victorian circa 1840 Davenport
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Stunning Hand Carved Early Victorian circa 1840 Davenport Writing Desk Drawers
Stunning Hand Carved Early Victorian circa 1840 Davenport Writing Desk Drawers

Stunning Hand Carved Early Victorian circa 1840 Davenport Writing Desk Drawers

$2,158
H 35.63 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Antique Carved Mahogany Davenport Desk Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Davenport desk offers mahogany construction with upper having pierced gallery, slant front
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Carved Mahogany Davenport Desk Circa 1890
Antique Carved Mahogany Davenport Desk Circa 1890

Antique Carved Mahogany Davenport Desk Circa 1890

$1,160
H 33.75 in W 26.75 in D 24.75 in
19th Century Carved Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut davenport writing desk, circa 1890. Fine quality Victorian davenport
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Carved Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
19th Century Carved Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk

19th Century Carved Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk

$2,592
H 46.25 in W 30.25 in D 23.3 in
19th Century Early Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century walnut Davenport writing desk, the slide action top with a green leather writing
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Early Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk
19th Century Early Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk

19th Century Early Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk

$3,853
H 34 in W 26 in D 23 in
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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Palisander

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk
Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk

$3,152
H 34 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Antique Carved Oak Davenport
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE CARVED OAK DAVENPORT FEATURING 4 DRAWERS TO ONE SIDE WITH CARVED ANIMAL
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Antique Carved Oak Davenport
19th Century Antique Carved Oak Davenport

19th Century Antique Carved Oak Davenport

$3,250
H 31 in W 24 in D 15.5 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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks

Materials

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

$5,450
H 37 in W 22 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality regency davenport, circa 1820. Spindle gallery to the top leading to the original
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Palisander

19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk
19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk

19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk

$3,356
H 34 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in
Anglo-Indian Carved Teak Davenport
Located in Montreal, QC
Anglo-Indian carved with animal and vegetal motifs teak davenport desk, carved gallery on shelf
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Desks

Materials

Teak, Leather

Anglo-Indian Carved Teak Davenport
Anglo-Indian Carved Teak Davenport

Anglo-Indian Carved Teak Davenport

$12,500
H 48 in W 28.5 in D 25 in
19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Davenport Writing Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good Quality Carved Oak Davenport Circa 1880. Profusely Carved Allover With Foliage And Swags
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Davenport Writing Table
19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Davenport Writing Table

19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Davenport Writing Table

$3,152
H 33 in W 24 in D 24.25 in
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl Davenport Drop Front Desk c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
scroll form crest over drop front desk opening to compartmentalized interior and surmounting lower case
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl Davenport Drop Front Desk c1890
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl Davenport Drop Front Desk c1890

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl Davenport Drop Front Desk c1890

$1,440
H 65.5 in W 30.25 in D 22 in
Antique Diminutive Burl & Mahogany Davenport Desk with Watercolor Panels, c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique diminutive davenport desk offers burl and mahogany construction with upper pierced
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Desks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Diminutive Burl & Mahogany Davenport Desk with Watercolor Panels, c1880
Antique Diminutive Burl & Mahogany Davenport Desk with Watercolor Panels, c1880

Antique Diminutive Burl & Mahogany Davenport Desk with Watercolor Panels, c1880

$1,560
H 32.25 in W 20.5 in D 24.5 in
Antique Victorian Freestanding Walnut Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian freestanding walnut davenport having a lift up lid with fitted interior, shaped
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Freestanding Walnut Davenport
Antique Victorian Freestanding Walnut Davenport

Antique Victorian Freestanding Walnut Davenport

$1,800
H 36.62 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Forest Themed Carved Anglo-Indian Davenport or Writing Table
Located in Haarlem, NL
A beautiful carved Davenport desk with forest theme, including elephant, lizard, birds, tiger, etc
Category

Antique 1870s More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Forest Themed Carved Anglo-Indian Davenport or Writing Table
19th Century Forest Themed Carved Anglo-Indian Davenport or Writing Table

19th Century Forest Themed Carved Anglo-Indian Davenport or Writing Table

$5,900
H 53.15 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Carved Anglo-Indian Davenport Desk with Griffins
Located in Miami, FL
An intricately-carved Anglo-Indian Davenport desk with all-over flower and foliate design with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Carved Anglo-Indian Davenport Desk with Griffins
Carved Anglo-Indian Davenport Desk with Griffins

Carved Anglo-Indian Davenport Desk with Griffins

$4,250
H 48 in W 24 in D 26 in
Antique Walnut Museum Quality Exhibition Hand Carved Italian Davenport Desk
By Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
carved Italian davenport desk A truly stunning and well made piece, this would have been made for an
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Museum Quality Exhibition Hand Carved Italian Davenport Desk
Antique Walnut Museum Quality Exhibition Hand Carved Italian Davenport Desk

Antique Walnut Museum Quality Exhibition Hand Carved Italian Davenport Desk

$25,924
H 50.01 in W 45.28 in D 21.46 in
19th Century American Davenport Desk
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a well-built, hand-crafted Mahogany Davenport desk/ lecture stand. The slanted writing
Category

Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century American Davenport Desk
19th Century American Davenport Desk

19th Century American Davenport Desk

$500
H 34.5 in W 23.25 in D 21.5 in
English Victorian Davenport Desk in Burled Walnut, circa 1870
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome English Victorian Davenport desk in burled and solid walnut with beautiful inlays in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Davenport Desk in Burled Walnut, circa 1870
English Victorian Davenport Desk in Burled Walnut, circa 1870

English Victorian Davenport Desk in Burled Walnut, circa 1870

$3,500
H 35.5 in W 23 in D 22 in
19th c. Victorian carved walnut davenport desk. (K181)
Located in Miami, FL
A well carved and figured walnut Victorian period davenport desk, having a tooled leather writing
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Wood

19th c. Victorian carved walnut davenport desk. (K181)
19th c. Victorian carved walnut davenport desk. (K181)

19th c. Victorian carved walnut davenport desk. (K181)

$950
H 35 in W 22 in D 22.5 in
Fantastic Quality Burr Walnut Victorian Period Carved Antique Davenport
Located in Darwen, GB
A fantastic quality burr walnut Victorian Period carved antique davenport. Having a sloping top
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Fantastic Quality Burr Walnut Victorian Period Carved Antique Davenport
Fantastic Quality Burr Walnut Victorian Period Carved Antique Davenport

Fantastic Quality Burr Walnut Victorian Period Carved Antique Davenport

$4,168
H 32 in W 22 in D 22 in
Fine Early 19th Century Irish Carved Rosewood Serpentine Shaped Davenport
Located in London, west Sussex
This outstanding and beautiful early 19th century. Irish carved rosewood serpentine shaped
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Desks

Materials

Leather, Maple, Rosewood

Fine Early 19th Century Irish Carved Rosewood Serpentine Shaped Davenport
Fine Early 19th Century Irish Carved Rosewood Serpentine Shaped Davenport

Fine Early 19th Century Irish Carved Rosewood Serpentine Shaped Davenport

$6,165
H 35 in W 27 in D 23.5 in
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Carved Davenport Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the carved davenport desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and burl, every carved davenport desk was constructed with great care. A carved davenport desk, designed in the Victorian, Arts and Crafts or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one carved davenport desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bruce James Talbert produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Carved Davenport Desk?

A carved davenport desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,189, while the lowest priced sells for $1,440 and the highest can go for as much as $18,402.
Questions About Carved Davenport Desk
  • What is a Davenport desk used for?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is an antique Davenport desk?
    2 Answers
    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.