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

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk
Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk

Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk

H 38.19 in W 24.02 in D 22.84 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

H 34 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 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

H 33.86 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Selling is a very nice Quality Victorian burr walnut davenport/desk. The raised top lifts to reveal
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk

19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk

H 32 in W 22 in D 22 in
Antique Davenport 19th Century Writing Desk Biedermeier Gold Inlays around 1830
Located in Berlin, DE
Davenport Writing Desk – Elegant Design with Inlays and Storage This exquisite antique Davenport writing
Category

Antique 19th Century German Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Davenport 19th Century Writing Desk Biedermeier Gold Inlays around 1830
Antique Davenport 19th Century Writing Desk Biedermeier Gold Inlays around 1830

Antique Davenport 19th Century Writing Desk Biedermeier Gold Inlays around 1830

H 36.62 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Presenting an exquisite Victorian Burr and Figured Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk dating back
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870
Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870

H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in
Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Aesthetic Period Davenport. An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing desk
Category

Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian
Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian

Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian

H 45.08 in W 23.82 in D 23.82 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

H 32 in W 22 in D 23 in
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a delightful German Davenport desk dating back to 1870. This small and narrow desk
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Antique 1870s German Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870

H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Fine Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine regency mahogany davenport desk with brass mounts and leather inset top. Circa 1815
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fine Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk
Fine Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk

Fine Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk

H 36 in W 14.5 in D 18.75 in
Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful period Victorian Davenport desk we date to circa 1880 Crafted from burr walnut with
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1880

H 33 in W 22 in D 23 in
Walnut Davenport Desk, England, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
English "Davenport" walnut wood desk, 19th century. Desk with four drawers on the side, inkwell
Category

Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

Walnut Davenport Desk, England, 19th Century

H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 21.86 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
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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

H 33.5 in W 25 in D 21.5 in
French Charles X Birdseye Davenport Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Charles X bird’s-eye maple davenport table desk with amaranth marquetry inlaid top and drop
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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

French Charles X Birdseye Davenport Table Desk
French Charles X Birdseye Davenport Table Desk

French Charles X Birdseye Davenport Table Desk

H 28 in W 61 in D 25.5 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
Category

Antique 19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing 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

H 34.5 in W 21.13 in D 20 in
19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning 19th century figured burr walnut Davenport desk. The piano top fall lifts to reveal 2
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 23.23 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Davenport desk which is crafted from beautiful burr walnut, circa 1870
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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

H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
faced graduated drawers with inset turned knobs; the writing compartment braced by foliate spandrels
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Leather

English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century
English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century

English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century

H 45 in W 25 in D 21 in
Antique Victorian Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Desk 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique burl walnut & inlaid marquetry Davenport desk, circa 1860. The davenport is made
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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

H 32 in W 20.5 in D 19.5 in
Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century Davenport the top with hinged lid and brass gallery opening to Revel a fitted interior
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Burr Walnut Davenport
Burr Walnut Davenport

Burr Walnut Davenport

H 33 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
19th Century Victorian Davenport Desk Burl Inlaid over Four-Side Drawers
Located in Plainview, NY
Victorian Davenport desk burl inlaid over four-side drawers. The desk features dummy drawers to one
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

19th Century Victorian Davenport Desk Burl Inlaid over Four-Side Drawers
19th Century Victorian Davenport Desk Burl Inlaid over Four-Side Drawers

19th Century Victorian Davenport Desk Burl Inlaid over Four-Side Drawers

H 32 in W 22 in D 18 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
Davenport mid-Victorian burr walnut and marquetry desk, 19th century, circa 1860
Located in NICE, FR
removable lid unveils a thoughtfully designed interior, perfect for storing pens and other writing
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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

H 34.26 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
writing surface, with drawers to one side and dummy drawers on the opposing side. Overall the davenport is
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport
Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport

Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport

H 22.05 in W 22.45 in D 36.62 in
A Superior English Regency Period Davenport Desk in Figured Mahogany, Circa 1830
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Davenport Desk, being of very fine timber, exacting proportions and exhibiting exceptional graining, colour
Category

Antique 1830s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

A Superior English Regency Period Davenport Desk in Figured Mahogany, Circa 1830
A Superior English Regency Period Davenport Desk in Figured Mahogany, Circa 1830

A Superior English Regency Period Davenport Desk in Figured Mahogany, Circa 1830

H 36 in W 19.75 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
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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

H 37 in W 26 in D 21 in
Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Davenport Table
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (Circa 1825) walnut and inlaid trimmed davenport table desk with single drawer
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Davenport Table
Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Davenport Table

Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Davenport Table

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

Materials

Walnut

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

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport

H 34 in W 22 in D 22 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian burr walnut and inlaid davenport in nice condition. It has a brass gallery to the top
Category

Antique 1870s European Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport
Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport

Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport

H 32.29 in W 21.26 in D 22.45 in
19th Century Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport
Located in Richmond, Surrey
19th Century Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport with a sloping green leather writing surface
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport
19th Century Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport

19th Century Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport

H 39 in W 23.25 in D 22 in
English William IV Rosewood Davenport Table
Located in Queens, NY
English William IV (circa 1835) rosewood davenport table desk with carved apron and supported on 2
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Antique 19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

English William IV Rosewood Davenport Table
English William IV Rosewood Davenport Table

English William IV Rosewood Davenport Table

H 28.75 in W 56 in D 28 in
Small and rare Campaign Rosewood Davenport
Located in Folkestone, GB
A small and rare rosewood campaign Davenport desk of compact proportions. The galleried top with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Small and rare Campaign Rosewood Davenport
Small and rare Campaign Rosewood Davenport

Small and rare Campaign Rosewood Davenport

H 31 in W 16 in D 21 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

H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Englisch Davenport Secretary in Mahogany
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Davenport desk is a compact and elegant piece of English furniture, originally designed in the
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Englisch Davenport Secretary in Mahogany
19th Century Englisch Davenport Secretary in Mahogany

19th Century Englisch Davenport Secretary in Mahogany

H 40.95 in W 22.45 in D 29.14 in
Regency Pollard Oak Sliding Top Davenport
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A regency Pollard oak sliding top davenport with four mahogany lined draws to one side with a
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Antique 1820s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Regency Pollard Oak Sliding Top Davenport
Regency Pollard Oak Sliding Top Davenport

Regency Pollard Oak Sliding Top Davenport

H 35 in W 23.5 in D 25.5 in
Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian burr walnut freestanding Davenport having a quality burr walnut top with
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport

Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport

H 32.29 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
19th Century Walnut Pop Up Piano Top Davenport
Located in Reepham, GB
A very attractive 19th Century Davenport Desk. It is supplied with the original tooled, gilded
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Pop Up Piano Top Davenport
19th Century Walnut Pop Up Piano Top Davenport

19th Century Walnut Pop Up Piano Top Davenport

H 40.95 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Top Pop Up Davenport
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Top Pop Up Davenport with Scroll End Supports, maple fitted interior
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Antique 1870s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Top Pop Up Davenport
Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Top Pop Up Davenport

Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Top Pop Up Davenport

H 37 in W 21 in D 23 in
19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Davenport, Boxwood Strung
Located in London, GB
An attractive early 19th century Regency period rosewood freestanding "Davenport " boxwood strung
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Boxwood, Rosewood

19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Davenport, Boxwood Strung
19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Davenport, Boxwood Strung

19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Davenport, Boxwood Strung

H 30.71 in W 13.78 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Late English Regency Satinwood Davenport Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning quality late Regency satinwood Davenport, the sliding top section with three-quarter
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Late English Regency Satinwood Davenport Attributed to Gillows
19th Century Late English Regency Satinwood Davenport Attributed to Gillows

19th Century Late English Regency Satinwood Davenport Attributed to Gillows

H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in
B Talbert for Gillows Aesthetic Movement Davenport with Central Carved Rosette
By Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Bruce J Talbert for Gillows of Lancaster. An Aesthetic Movement Davenport with a brass gallery to
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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

H 34.75 in W 24.75 in D 24 in
Bruce Talbert attr, Gillow & Co. A Gothic Revival Polychrome Painted Davenport.
By Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Architects Davenport designed to stand at to work, with stylised floral details in reds and gold. There is a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Bruce Talbert attr, Gillow & Co. A Gothic Revival Polychrome Painted Davenport.
Bruce Talbert attr, Gillow & Co. A Gothic Revival Polychrome Painted Davenport.

Bruce Talbert attr, Gillow & Co. A Gothic Revival Polychrome Painted Davenport.

H 36.5 in W 26.75 in D 29 in
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
of a Davenport desk circa 1840-1860 in solid mahogany I’ve only ever seen one other in this size
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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

H 29.93 in W 19.3 in D 14.57 in
Period Regency Davenport Desk 1815
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Tray. The Top of The Davenport Slides so One Can Sit at the Leather Top Writing Surface. The Davenport
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Antique 18th Century Regency Desks

Materials

Oak

Period Regency Davenport Desk 1815
Period Regency Davenport Desk 1815

Period Regency Davenport Desk 1815

H 31 in W 20 in D 23 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

Materials

Walnut

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

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1840

H 32 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Antique Writing Table, English, Regency, Mahogany, Davenport, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing table, an English, Regency, mahogany, open Davenport dating to the early
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Writing Table, English, Regency, Mahogany, Davenport, circa 1820
Antique Writing Table, English, Regency, Mahogany, Davenport, circa 1820

Antique Writing Table, English, Regency, Mahogany, Davenport, circa 1820

H 30.91 in W 25.01 in D 22.05 in
Regency Davenport Desk After Gillows Slide Top 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fine quality slide top Davenport desk in Gillows of Lancashire manner Brass gallery on top Four
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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

H 32 in W 15 in D 18.5 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BROWN LEATHER BRASS GALLERY MILITARY CAMPAIGN DAVENPORT DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Victorian circa 1860-1880 Military Campaign Davenport desk writing slope with sliding top, brown leather
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Antique 1860s English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BROWN LEATHER BRASS GALLERY MILITARY CAMPAIGN DAVENPORT DESK
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BROWN LEATHER BRASS GALLERY MILITARY CAMPAIGN DAVENPORT DESK

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BROWN LEATHER BRASS GALLERY MILITARY CAMPAIGN DAVENPORT DESK

H 44.3 in W 20.08 in D 23.23 in
Georgian Period Mahogany Davenport Desk with Green Leather Writing Surface
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A fine late Georgian Davenport in the manner of Gillow Constructed in mahogany, rising from
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Georgian Period Mahogany Davenport Desk with Green Leather Writing Surface
Georgian Period Mahogany Davenport Desk with Green Leather Writing Surface

Georgian Period Mahogany Davenport Desk with Green Leather Writing Surface

H 33.5 in W 21 in D 22 in
Antique Gentleman's Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's Davenport. An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing cabinet
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Gentleman's Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk Victorian, C.1880
Antique Gentleman's Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk Victorian, C.1880

Antique Gentleman's Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk Victorian, C.1880

H 35.04 in W 22.84 in D 21.86 in
Gothic Armoire
Located in New York, NY
. 204); 1 very splendid rosewood Davenport Writing Desk, 4 tray Drawers, scroll standards, Gothic
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Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Gothic Armoire
Gothic Armoire

Gothic Armoire

H 104 in W 73 in D 30 in
English Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
Located in Katonah, NY
English Walnut Davenport / Writing Desk ca 1860 This exquisite Victorian davenport writing desk
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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Walnut, Leather

English Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
English Walnut Davenport Writing Desk

English Walnut Davenport Writing Desk

H 33 in W 21 in D 22 in
Victorian Era English Walnut Davenport Writing Desk, circa 1870
Located in Charlevoix, MI
A handsome and very traditional English Davenport or writing desk, with lockable side storage
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Victorian Era English Walnut Davenport Writing Desk, circa 1870
Victorian Era English Walnut Davenport Writing Desk, circa 1870

Victorian Era English Walnut Davenport Writing Desk, circa 1870

H 30 in W 22 in D 21.5 in
Antique Victorian 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Davenport Desk Writing Table
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Victorian 19th century inlaid walnut davenport desk writing table. This is a lovely
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Davenport Desk Writing Table
Antique Victorian 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Davenport Desk Writing Table

Antique Victorian 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Davenport Desk Writing Table

H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 20.87 in
Antique Quality Victorian, circa 1870 Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality Victorian, circa 1870 burr walnut Davenport, writing table or desk. This is a
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Quality Victorian, circa 1870 Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk
Antique Quality Victorian, circa 1870 Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk

Antique Quality Victorian, circa 1870 Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk

H 34.26 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in
Victorian Rosewood Davenport Desk
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
hand. The desk is in good condition and has keys fitted to the locks, the leather writing surface is a
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Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Rosewood Davenport Desk
Victorian Rosewood Davenport Desk

Victorian Rosewood Davenport Desk

H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 24.81 in
Regency Rosewood Davenport
Located in Salisbury, GB
Regency rosewood davenport of unusual design. In the manner of Gillows. circa 1820.   
Category

Antique 1820s Desks and Writing Tables

Regency Rosewood Davenport
Regency Rosewood Davenport

Regency Rosewood Davenport

H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Coromandel Wood Davenport Desk, William IV, in the Style of Waring and Gillows
Located in Lincoln, GB
Coromandel wood davenport desk. William IV, in the style of Waring and Gillows, with sliding desk
Category

Antique 1840s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Coromandel Wood Davenport Desk, William IV, in the Style of Waring and Gillows
Coromandel Wood Davenport Desk, William IV, in the Style of Waring and Gillows

Coromandel Wood Davenport Desk, William IV, in the Style of Waring and Gillows

H 35.04 in W 25.2 in D 23.63 in
Regency Period Mahogany Sliding Top Davenport
Located in Salisbury, GB
A Regency period mahogany sliding top davenport with original drop leaves with extend the writing
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Regency Period Mahogany Sliding Top Davenport
Regency Period Mahogany Sliding Top Davenport

Regency Period Mahogany Sliding Top Davenport

H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 4.34 in
Regency Pollard Oak and Ebony Davenport Attributed to George Bullock
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
In superb condition, the Davenport retains its original gilt brass gallery and fitted Bramah locks
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Oak

Regency Pollard Oak and Ebony Davenport Attributed to George Bullock
Regency Pollard Oak and Ebony Davenport Attributed to George Bullock

Regency Pollard Oak and Ebony Davenport Attributed to George Bullock

H 35.04 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
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Davenport Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the davenport writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and animal skin, every davenport writing desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect davenport writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A davenport writing desk, designed in the Victorian, Regency or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one davenport writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bruce James Talbert, Davenport Porcelain and Thomas Wilkinson & Sons produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Davenport Writing Desk?

The average selling price for a davenport writing desk at 1stDibs is $3,365, while they’re typically $418 on the low end and $24,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Davenport Writing 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.
  • What is a writing desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • What is a small writing desk called?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • What is a writing desk with drawers called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • What is an old-fashioned writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.