What is an antique Davenport desk?

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.

What is a Davenport desk used for?

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.

Veneer Davenport Desk

Birds Eye Maple Drawers

Mahogany Davenport

Victorian Walnut Davenport

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870

Located in Belmont, MA

Introducing a delightful German Davenport desk dating back to 1870. This small and narrow desk showcases a distinctive design with an inclined top table and a convenient box with a l...

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Antique 1870s German Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Compact Late 19th-century Victorian Davenport Desk

$1,850

Compact Late 19th-century Victorian Davenport Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

STORAGE: Unlike standard desks with front drawers, true Davenport desks feature a stack of graduated side drawers built into one side of the lower cabinet base.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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Victorian Walnut Davenport

Unavailable

H 34.26 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in

Victorian Walnut Davenport

Located in Manchester, GB

A superb Victorian burr walnut veneered Davenport beautifully decorated with inlaid crossbanding, stringing and more detailed panels. With dummy drawers to one side and real ones to ...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Mid Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Top Davenport

Unavailable

H 36.23 in W 21.66 in D 22.84 in

Mid Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Top Davenport

Located in Manchester, GB

A lovely mid Victorian piano top burr walnut davenport of superb color and condition. The interior has a new tooled leather writing surface and the rest of the davenport is absolutel...

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Antique 1860s European Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Boxwood, Walnut

George IV Zebra Wood Davenport

Unavailable

H 34.3 in W 1,919 in D 23.4 in

George IV Zebra Wood Davenport

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

An early 19th century George IV zebra wood veneered mahogany lined Davenport desk. The desk has four drawers with knob handles to the right hand side with four dummy drawers to th...

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Antique 1820s British George IV Desks

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Mahogany, Zebra Wood

Davenport Writing Desk, England Mid-19th Century

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H 35.83 in W 21.07 in D 20.28 in

Davenport Writing Desk, England Mid-19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Small Davenport on castors with an inclined flap resting on turned columns. The body is fitted with four drawers on each side. Under the writing flap there is further storage space a...

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

Materials

Wood

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk

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H 34 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 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 leather writing surface. Top opens to reveal a richly colored interior with 2 drawers....

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Palisander

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

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H 34 in W 21 in D 21.5 in

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A fine early Victorian Davenport in burr walnut of good color and patina, with fitted interior in bird's-eye maple; ink drawer and drawers on the right side and false drawers on the ...

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Antique 1840s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk

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H 34 in W 22.5 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 leather writing surface. Top opens to reveal a richly colored interior with 2 drawe...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Palisander

19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk

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H 34 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 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 leather writing surface. Top opens to reveal a richly colored interior with 2 drawer...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Palisander

Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Davenport

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H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 20.87 in

Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Davenport

Located in Salisbury, GB

A good mid Victorian burr-walnut veneered davenport

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks

19th century English Late Regency Period Davenport Desk Mahagony

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H 37.8 in W 18.9 in D 22.45 in

19th century English Late Regency Period Davenport Desk Mahagony

Located in Vienna, AT

Late Regency mahogany Davenport made to a Gillows design, the top with turned spindled gallery, pull-out pen drawer, sloping hinged fall inset with leather writing surface, interior ...

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport

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H 34 in W 22 in D 22 in

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport

Located in Uppingham, GB

A good Victorian burr walnut Davenport. Gold toothed leather top with top tier opening to reveal compartments for stationary, ink and pens. The writing slope opening to reveal a sa...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

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Veneer Davenport Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the veneer davenport desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A veneer davenport desk — often made from wood, walnut and hardwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a veneer davenport desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right veneer davenport desk, those designed in Victorian, Regency and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Veneer Davenport Desk?

The average selling price for a veneer davenport desk at 1stDibs is $3,308, while they’re typically $1,321 on the low end and $6,883 for the highest priced.

Questions About Veneer Davenport Desk

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 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.

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