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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
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Palisander

19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Davenport Writing Desk made in England
Located in Sofia, BG
Davenport desk in walnut and burlwood veneer, inlaid in filleted frames, opening with two flaps
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Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Selling is a very nice Quality Victorian burr walnut davenport/desk. The raised top lifts to reveal
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

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

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine quality Victorian walnut Davenport desk, incorporating candle slides, a pen tray, a
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Antique 1870s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Davenport Desk
Walnut Davenport Desk
H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 25.6 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

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Walnut

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
European Antique Davenport Desk
Located in Malibu, CA
Superb early 19th century Davenport in burl walnut most likely from England. The right side of the
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Antique Early 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bone, Leather, Burl

European Antique Davenport Desk
European Antique Davenport Desk
H 32 in W 22 in D 23 in
Fine Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine regency mahogany davenport desk with brass mounts and leather inset top. Circa 1815
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fine Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk
Fine Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk
H 36 in W 14.5 in D 18.75 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
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Davenport Desk, England, 19th Century
Walnut Davenport Desk, England, 19th Century
H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 21.86 in
French Charles X Birdseye Davenport Table Desk
Located in New York, 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

19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with marquetry inlay; lift-up compartment with fitted
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Antique 19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

Materials

Walnut

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

Regency Davenport
Located in Cheshire, GB
George IV Davenport the top with thin rosewood inset rail, slope fronted burgundy tooled leather
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Antique 19th Century English George IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Regency Davenport
Regency Davenport
H 31 in W 17 in D 20 in
French Charles X Writing Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
The epitome of French elegance and style, this French Charles X-style writing desk takes the
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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

French Charles X Writing Desk
French Charles X Writing Desk
H 34 in W 23.88 in D 20.88 in
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

Burl, Walnut, Satinwood, Maple, Leather

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
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

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

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Hardwood

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
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
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Antique 1830s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

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
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Antique 1840s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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

Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Davenport Table
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (Circa 1825) walnut and inlaid trimmed davenport table desk with single drawer
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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
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
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Antique 1870s European Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport
Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport
H 32.29 in W 21.26 in D 22.45 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

English William IV Rosewood Davenport Table
Located in New York, 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

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Rosewood

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

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 Davenport in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn1134 Outstanding quality Regency flamed mahogany davenport in the manner of Gillows, having
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Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Davenport in the Manner of Gillows
Regency Davenport in the Manner of Gillows
H 33.86 in W 24.02 in D 22.5 in
French Charles X Birdseye Maple Davenport Table
Located in New York, NY
French Charles X Birdseye maple davenport table desk with amaranth marquetry inlaid top & drop
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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

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

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport by Edwards & Roberts
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning 19th century figured walnut Davenport desk with brass grill. It has a fall front with a
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Davenport, Boxwood Strung
Located in London, GB
An attractive early 19th century Regency period rosewood freestanding "Davenport " boxwood strung
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Boxwood, Rosewood

French Louis XVI Style Jansen Ebonized Davenport Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI style (1940s) ebonized davenport table with bronze trim on 2 drawers with ring
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

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
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

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

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

Rosewood Davenport Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New York, NY
An early 19th century rosewood davenport desk, with low gallery above a lifting slant front
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Antique 1810s English Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Davenport Desk
Rosewood Davenport Desk
H 32.5 in W 19 in D 21 in
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in GB
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

English Mid-19th Century Burl Walnut Davenport Desk with Leathered Writing Slope
Located in Wells, ME
English mid-19th century burl walnut davenport desk with Wellington locking bar for the five side
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Victorian Davenport desk in walnut Hand crafted from walnut and circa 1890 Sloped writing
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Antique 1890s Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Period Regency Davenport Desk Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
of a Fluted Form. The davenport also Features a Pullout Pen Tray. The Writing Slope Having a Fitted
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Vintage 1980s Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Davenport Desk Antique, 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian rosewood davenport. This davenport features a sloped writing surface which opens to
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Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptional Quality And Extremely Rare Early 18th Century Regency Period Burr Elm Davenport
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Elm

Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk
Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk
H 31 in W 18 in D 23 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

Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk of Diminutive Size
Located in Essex, MA
green leather writing lid opening to a fitted interior over a case fitted with four drawers and a
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Antique 1790s English Regency Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Davenport Desk
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality inlaid rosewood freestanding Davenport desk, Having the original brass
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Hardwood & Green Leather Military Campaign Davenport Desk
Located in GB
Davenport desk circa 1880 in mahogany with a green leather writing slope A very good looking and
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Antique 1880s English Campaign Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

19th Century Antique Davenport, Victorian Swivel Top Desk, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a Victorian antique Davenport dating to the mid-19th century, circa 1850. Riding on the
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

5-Drawer Mahogany Davenport Desk with Tooled Leather Top and Gallery
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional 5-Drawer Mahogany Davenport desk with tooled leather top and gallery. The
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Early 20th Century American Other Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Anglo Indian teak davenport
Located in Martlesham, GB
A good quality mid 20th Century teak davenport, the top structure having two panelled hinged doors
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Vintage 1960s Indian Victorian Desks

Materials

Teak

Anglo Indian teak davenport
Anglo Indian teak davenport
H 48.75 in W 24 in D 24 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian burr walnut davenport, of unusual form, having a brass
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
H 32.68 in W 26.78 in D 22.84 in
Antique English Inlaid Burr Walnut and Leather Davenport or Ship Captain’s Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
Fine quality antique English leather top inlaid burr walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Boxwood, Walnut

Antique Victorian Rosewood Davenport
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Antique Victorian rosewood davenport, a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of the era. The
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Victorian Rosewood Davenport
Antique Victorian Rosewood Davenport
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in
Fine Pair of Fully Restored Unique Antique Davenport Side Table Bookcases Desks
Located in GB
, Walnut & Brown leather Daveport desk side table bookcases These are the only pair of Daveports I have
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Antique 1810s English Regency Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Beautiful Early-Victorian Walnut Davenport
Located in Crawley, GB
A Beautiful early-Victorian walnut Davenport fitted with four side drawers and raised on carved
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Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Beautiful Early-Victorian Walnut Davenport
Beautiful Early-Victorian Walnut Davenport
H 33.47 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian burr walnut pop-up davenport with pullout / pull-out writing slide with tooled green
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport
Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport
H 34.5 in W 25.5 in D 21.5 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
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is used for writing and is typically favored by women. The desk features a slanted top leather insert, a cupboard, slides and drawers to carry writing essentials. You’ll find a selection of antique Davenport desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.