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Gillows Davenport

Mahogany Davenport Attributed to Gillows
Mahogany Davenport Attributed to Gillows

Mahogany Davenport Attributed to Gillows

$10,289

H 32.5 in W 19.5 in D 22.5 in

Mahogany Davenport Attributed to Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Folkestone, GB

Attributed to Gillows A superior quality late 18th/early 19th century mahogany Davenport Desk The

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

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

compact yet offers ample storage space. Davenports were first produced by Gillows at the request of

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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

Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster

$5,419

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

An antique solid mahogany Davenport desk, dating to circa 1820–1835, spanning the late Regency and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

commissioned by Captain Davenport from the renowned Lancaster firm Gillows, to which this piece is attributed

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Antique 1860s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

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

Georgian Mahogany Davenport
Georgian Mahogany Davenport

Georgian Mahogany Davenport

$7,572Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.47 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in

Georgian Mahogany Davenport

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

A Charming George 1 Mahogany Davenport with Lockable Side Door and Four Graduated Drawers This

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Antique 18th Century British George I Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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.

By Bruce James Talbert

Located in London, GB

Bruce Talbert attr, made by Gillows of Lancaster. An Gothic Revival Tall Polychrome Painted

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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

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

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

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

A Very Imposing example of an English well figured Rosewood late Regency Period Davenport Desk or

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

A fine late Georgian Davenport in the manner of Gillow Constructed in mahogany, rising from

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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

makers Gillows, the Davenport desk became one of the most practical and elegant writing desks of the 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

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19th Century Mahogany Davenport Attributed Gillows Pedestal Writing Desk
19th Century Mahogany Davenport Attributed Gillows Pedestal Writing Desk

19th Century Mahogany Davenport Attributed Gillows Pedestal Writing Desk

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Brighton, GB

A fine Regency flame mahogany davenport Attributed to Gillows, circa 1815 An unusual pattern with

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

19th Century George IV Davenport Desk
19th Century George IV Davenport Desk

19th Century George IV Davenport Desk

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H 37.13 in W 19.69 in D 22.84 in

19th Century George IV Davenport Desk

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Sydney, NSW

George IV Davenport Desk, English, circa 1830 after a design by Gillow's. Crafted in Brazilian

Category

Antique 1820s English George IV Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Davenport with a Sliding Top in the Manner of Gillows
Regency Rosewood Davenport with a Sliding Top in the Manner of Gillows

Regency Rosewood Davenport with a Sliding Top in the Manner of Gillows

Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

A Regency rosewood davenport, the sliding top in the manner of Gillows and a brass gallery to the

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Antique 1810s English Regency Desks

Materials

Rosewood

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

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

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

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Tonbridge, Kent

Victorian Figured Mahogany Davenport Desk with Hinged Drum Lid, England, 1870s Elevate your space

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Very Fine 18th-Century George III Period Mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster A fine late

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Antique 18th Century British George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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

19th Century Gillows Style Rosewood Davenport

Located in New Orleans, LA

renowned Gillows of Lancaster and London cabinetmakers at the request of a Captain Davenport. They were

Category

Antique 19th Century European Edwardian Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Early 19th Century Mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster
Early 19th Century Mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster

Early 19th Century Mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster

Located in Martlesham, GB

A superb quality early 19th Century mahogany davenport stamped Gillows of Lancaster, the desk

Category

Antique 1820s British Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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

A super Regency rosewood Davenport dating to circa 1820 and featuring a rare brass grille front

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

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

piece with these characteristics, made by Captain Davenport to Gillows of Lancaster at the end of 18th

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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Desks

Materials

Metal

Mahogany Gillows Davenport
Mahogany Gillows Davenport

Mahogany Gillows Davenport

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H 26.5 in W 21 in D 22.5 in

Mahogany Gillows Davenport

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

A Regency period mahogany Davenport firmly attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, with a forward

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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

An early 19th century rosewood davenport desk, with low gallery above a lifting slant front

Category

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

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

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

Davenport desk, a compact ladies’ desk the Gillows made for Captain Davenport. They also manufactured chests

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Pollard Oak Davenport made and stamped by Gillow
Regency Pollard Oak Davenport made and stamped by Gillow

Regency Pollard Oak Davenport made and stamped by Gillow

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

Of outstanding quality and design, the Davenport retains the maker's impress mark. The Davenport

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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Unusual Mahogany Davenport of a Typical Gillows Design
Unusual Mahogany Davenport of a Typical Gillows Design

Unusual Mahogany Davenport of a Typical Gillows Design

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

An unusual 19th century mahogany Davenport of typical Gillows design and construction. The sliding

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Antique 1830s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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

ladies desk first produced for captain Davenport. Gillows also made linen presses, chest of drawers

Category

Antique Early 1800s Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

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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 is a gorgeous antique Davenport desk which is crafted from beautiful burr walnut, circa 1870 in date. The desk has a rear stationery compartment which encloses a divided interi...

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Antique 1870s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk Period 1890
Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk Period 1890

Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk Period 1890

$1,303

H 34 in W 21 in D 21.5 in

Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk Period 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A fine antique Victorian walnut Davenport desk, crafted in richly figured walnut and displaying the classic form associated with this distinctive 19th-century writing desk design Cir...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Desks

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

$1,916Sale Price|30% Off

H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870

Located in Wisbech, England

Presenting an exquisite Victorian Burr and Figured Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk dating back to approximately 1870. This charming piece exudes age and character, making it a ra...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian 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

$1,981Sale Price|40% Off

H 33.86 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 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, one of which is stepped, the first revealing an inkwell and letter compartment, The s...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Bureau or Bonheur de Jour
Victorian Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Bureau or Bonheur de Jour

Victorian Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Bureau or Bonheur de Jour

Located in Montreal, QC

This desk is both highly decorative and unusually functional. The well-figured walnut is complemented by delicate inlays. It is diminutive and interestingly designed. Instead of a fi...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Wood

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

Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880

$1,920

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

Materials

Walnut

Beautiful Early-Victorian Walnut Davenport
Beautiful Early-Victorian Walnut Davenport

Beautiful Early-Victorian Walnut Davenport

Sold|$2,079

H 33.47 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in

Beautiful Early-Victorian Walnut Davenport

Located in Crawley, GB

A Beautiful early-Victorian walnut Davenport fitted with four side drawers and raised on carved scroll supports.With a lift lid desk with 2 internal drawers and 4 drawers to one side...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

Military Campaign style  Mahogany Davenport Desk. England
Military Campaign style  Mahogany Davenport Desk. England

Military Campaign style Mahogany Davenport Desk. England

$1,606

H 34.26 in W 20.08 in D 14.18 in

Military Campaign style Mahogany Davenport Desk. England

Located in Den Haag, NL

Military Campaign Writing Davenport Desk . Solid Mahogany 5 Drawers .1 dummy for the folding out desk ,comes with storage underneath. Brown Leather tops ,embossed with Gold . . 2 ...

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Vintage 1960s English Campaign Desks

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Mahogany

Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Burgundy Lacquer Trinity Rollerball Writing Pen
Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Burgundy Lacquer Trinity Rollerball Writing Pen

Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Burgundy Lacquer Trinity Rollerball Writing Pen

By Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Elegant Cartier Burgundy Lacquer & 18 Carat Gold Plate Trinity Rollerball Writing Pen With Cartier Case. Cartier pens are designed by Cartier, & are manufactured by Montblan...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

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

Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment
Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment

Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment

Located in Rockaway, NJ

English Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment. Beautiful burl wood cabinet.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Maple, Oak, Burl

Ferdinand Barbedienne, a French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870
Ferdinand Barbedienne, a French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870

Ferdinand Barbedienne, a French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870

By Louis-Constant Sevin, Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Ferdinand Barbedienne, A French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870, The Design Attributed to Louis Constant Sevin. An exceptional quality yellow-ground champlevé enam...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Bowls

Materials

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5-Drawer Mahogany Davenport Desk with Tooled Leather Top and Gallery
5-Drawer Mahogany Davenport Desk with Tooled Leather Top and Gallery

5-Drawer Mahogany Davenport Desk with Tooled Leather Top and Gallery

$1,816Sale Price|30% Off

H 34 in W 22.75 in D 23 in

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 Davenport desk, sometimes originally known as a Devonport desk is a small desk with an incl...

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Early 20th Century American Other Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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. Handsome old worn tooled leather top. Bank of side drawers to...

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Antique 19th Century Campaign 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

$5,761

H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 23.23 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 burr walnut veneered drawers and a pull out and adjustable writing slope which retain...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the gillows davenport you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and brass, every gillows davenport was constructed with great care. Each gillows davenport bearing Regency, Arts and Crafts or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made gillows davenport has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bruce James Talbert are consistently popular.

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Prices for a gillows davenport start at $3,548 and top out at $24,085 with the average selling for $7,733.