Sea Captain Desk
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sea captain desk you’re looking for. A sea captain desk — often made from wood, hardwood and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the sea captain desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A sea captain desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one sea captain desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chesterfield and Thonet produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Sea Captain Desk?
A sea captain desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,930, while the lowest priced sells for $1,500 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.
Questions About Sea Captain Desk
- What is a captain's desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
- What is a captain’s desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
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