A.H. Davenport Furniture

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A.H. Davenport Cuban Mahogany Bookcase

$9,800

A.H. Davenport Cuban Mahogany Bookcase

By A.H. Davenport

Located in Cambridge, US

USA, ca. 1890s. A stunning bookcase attributed to the AH Davenport Company of Cambridge, MA. Features solid Cuban mahogany construction with three bays perfect for housing one’s lite...

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1890s American Late Victorian Antique A.H. Davenport Furniture

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

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H 47.5 in W 20.5 in D 12 in

Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

A well-proportioned early 20th-century mahogany waterfall bookcase, combining practical storage with refined decorative detail. The upper section is formed of three graduated open sh...

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Early 20th Century British A.H. Davenport Furniture

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Wood

Period Victorian Breakfront Bookcase Mahogany 1880

$6,481

H 91 in W 80 in D 24 in

Period Victorian Breakfront Bookcase Mahogany 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Imposing Victorian mahogany breakfront bookcase This bookcase stands upon a plinth base Circa 1880 The lower section of the bookcase having 2 astragal glazed doors with bevelled glas...

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1880s Victorian Antique A.H. Davenport Furniture

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Bookcase

$3,206

H 81.5 in W 44.89 in D 15.16 in

Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany bookcase having a shaped cornice above a pair of mahogany glazed doors opening to reveal three adjustable shelves above a mahogany cupboard...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique A.H. Davenport Furniture

Materials

Other

Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

$3,411

H 53.55 in W 83.86 in D 14.57 in

Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase Item Code: S27-1044 A fine quality large Victorian mahogany open bookcase, generously proportioned at over two metres wide. The bookcase features adj...

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19th Century English Antique A.H. Davenport Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Stacking Mahogany Bookcase

$2,120 / item

H 73 in W 17 in D 33 in

Stacking Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Annville, PA

This excellent quality Stacking Mahogany Bookcase or barrister bookcase consists of seven separate pieces: a cap, a base and five glass sections. The oversized atlas sized base secti...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chippendale A.H. Davenport Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Eastlake Mahogany 2 Door Over 2 Drawer Bookcase with Original Shelves

$1,995

H 73.5 in W 42.25 in D 16 in

Victorian Eastlake Mahogany 2 Door Over 2 Drawer Bookcase with Original Shelves

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic Eastlake Victorian Mahogany 2 door 2 drawer bookcase, all original and in excellent antique condition with minimal wear to the finish. Some minor wear but nothing of note. Glass door knobs...

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1880s American Late Victorian Antique A.H. Davenport Furniture

Materials

Brass

Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase

$1,705 / item

H 58 in W 33 in D 17 in

Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Annville, PA

This Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase bookcase from Niagara Furniture takes its “waterfall” name from the sides of the piece which appear to cascade downward into larger and larger storag...

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2010s American Classical A.H. Davenport Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English William IV Cuban Mahogany Two Door Bookcase with Writing Drawer

$6,304

H 94.49 in W 51.19 in D 22.25 in

Antique English William IV Cuban Mahogany Two Door Bookcase with Writing Drawer

Located in Glasgow, GB

A super quality William IV Cuban mahogany two door bookcase / cabinet dating to c.1830. With a stepped moulded cornice above two glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base w...

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19th Century English William IV Antique A.H. Davenport Furniture

Materials

Brass

Penhurst Mahogany Bookcase

$2,130 / item

H 40 in W 15 in D 67 in

Penhurst Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Annville, PA

This very popular Penhurst Mahogany Bookcase from Niagara Furniture has a lot of great features. It’s overall breakfront shape separates it from other flat fronted bookcases, the fig...

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2010s Chippendale A.H. Davenport Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Open Bookcase

$2,475 / item

H 49 in W 55 in D 17 in

Mahogany Open Bookcase

Located in Annville, PA

An excellent quality Mahogany Open Bookcase produced by Niagara Furniture. The top section features a moulded cornice with hand cut satinwood inlays arranged in a drape pattern. The ...

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2010s Chippendale A.H. Davenport Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Revolving Bookcase by Maples

$1,767

H 35 in W 21 in D 21 in

Mahogany Revolving Bookcase by Maples

Located in Swadlincote, GB

Excellent quality mahogany revolving bookcase by Maples, inlaid with satinwood and boxwood, three drawers to one side and single cupboard to the other, in very good order throughout....

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19th Century English Victorian Antique A.H. Davenport Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

$2,092

H 59.06 in W 31.11 in D 12.21 in

19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Elegant open bookcase from the second half of the 19th century from England called waterfall or cascade since the shelves become larger and larger. Which gives it a beautiful line. I...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique A.H. Davenport Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Previously Available Items

WILLIAM DAVENPORT & CO. 1948 Birmingham Pill Box In .925 Sterling Silver

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H 1 in Dm 1.34 in

WILLIAM DAVENPORT & CO. 1948 Birmingham Pill Box In .925 Sterling Silver

By A.H. Davenport

Located in Miami, FL

Round pill box designed by William Davenport & Co. This is a very delicate and useful round pill box, created in the city of Birmingham in England by the William Davenport & Company...

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1940s Art Deco Vintage A.H. Davenport Furniture

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Dark Oak Console or Sofa Table by Irving & Casson, 1920s

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H 30 in W 66 in D 25 in

Dark Oak Console or Sofa Table by Irving & Casson, 1920s

By A.H. Davenport, Irving & Casson

Located in Hamburg, PA

A magnificent 1920s solid oak console table or sofa table by Irving and Casson from the Berks County Jesuit Center. This conole table could be...

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1920s American Colonial Revival Vintage A.H. Davenport Furniture

Materials

Oak

Dark Oak Refectory, Work Table, or Farm Table by Irving & Casson, 1920s

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H 96 in W 36 in D 30 in

Dark Oak Refectory, Work Table, or Farm Table by Irving & Casson, 1920s

By A.H. Davenport, Irving & Casson

Located in Hamburg, PA

A magnificent 1920s solid oak farm table by Irving and Casson from the Berks County Jesuit Center. This monumental table could be used as a work table in a kitchen or large office, as well as a display table in a store. Dark oak, hand-rubbed finish adds to its character and patina. A wonderful piece of history. The refectory table is in very good condition with age-appropriate wear, overall good. Some scratches and variations in color are all part of the history and use of the table. Occasional dark spot on top of the surface as shown in images. There is another table in another listing that has a slightly better original finish with fewer dark spots. More information about Irving and Casson is below about the interior design and installations from the White House to suburban homes. Labeled "Irving & Casson-A. H. Davenport Co." underside. Irving and Casson – A. H. Davenport Co. was one of the most significant American furniture makers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Long recognized for its fine craftsmanship of furniture and interior woodwork, the company also provided complete interior design services. From cathedral...

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1920s American Colonial Revival Vintage A.H. Davenport Furniture

Materials

Oak

Dark Oak Refectory, Work Table, or Farm Table by Irving & Casson, 1920s

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H 30 in W 42 in D 96 in

Dark Oak Refectory, Work Table, or Farm Table by Irving & Casson, 1920s

By A.H. Davenport, Irving & Casson

Located in Hamburg, PA

A magnificent 1920s solid oak farm table by Irving and Casson from the Berks County Jesuit Center. This monumental table could be used as a work table in a kitchen or large office, as well as a display table in a store. Dark oak, hand-rubbed finish adds to its character and patina. A wonderful piece of history. The refectory table is in very good condition with age-appropriate wear, overall good. Some scratches and variations in color all part of the history and use of the table. More information about Irving and Casson is below about the interior design and installations from the White House to suburban homes. Irving and Casson – A. H. Davenport Co. was one of the most significant American furniture makers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Long recognized for its fine craftsmanship of furniture and interior woodwork, the company also provided complete interior design services. From cathedral...

Category

1920s American Colonial Revival Vintage A.H. Davenport Furniture

Materials

Oak

Federal Style Settee by A.H. Davenport Company

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H 35 in W 77 in D 26 in

Federal Style Settee by A.H. Davenport Company

By A.H. Davenport

Located in Dallas, TX

A Federal style painted Settee. Original brass label on bottom (See image 5). Seat height with new box cushion: 20". A.H. Davenport & Co. Partial list of clients and commissio...

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Late 19th Century American Federal Antique A.H. Davenport Furniture

Materials

Raw Linen, Wood

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Questions About A.H. Davenport Furniture

What is an antique Davenport desk?
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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 the difference between a davenport and a couch?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024
The difference between a davenport and a couch comes down to special features. A couch or sofa is an upholstered piece of furniture designed to seat two or more people, while a davenport is a large couch or sofa that can be used as a bed or one that folds out into a bed.

A couch is occasionally called a davenport when the furnishing in question is a large comfortable sofa that can double as a bed or can be converted into a bed. The name comes from a now-defunct New England furniture manufacturer, A.H. Davenport & Company, which was established in Cambridge, Massachusetts in the late 19th century. Davenport furnished the homes of the richest Americans during what we now call the Gilded Age.

In the 1880s, thanks largely to the Industrial Revolution, the American economy started booming, and when it did, it created a whole new supply of millionaires. Firms like the Duveen Brothers supplied these families with European decor, and manufacturers such as A.H. Davenport & Company furnished their mansions. The term davenport became a synonym for any sofa that looked like the one produced by the popular Massachusetts company.

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What is a Davenport desk used for?
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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.
Why was a couch called a davenport?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024
A couch is occasionally called a davenport when the furnishing in question is a large comfortable sofa that can double as a bed or can be converted into a bed. The name comes from a now-defunct New England furniture manufacturer, A.H. Davenport & Company, which was established in Cambridge, Massachusetts in the late 19th century. Davenport furnished the homes of the richest Americans during what we now call the Gilded Age.

In the 1880s, thanks largely to the Industrial Revolution, the American economy started booming, and when it did, it created a whole new supply of millionaires. Firms like the Duveen Brothers supplied these families with European decor, and manufacturers such as A.H. Davenport & Company furnished their mansions. The term davenport became a synonym for any sofa that looked like the one produced by the popular Massachusetts company.

Find vintage sofas and sofa beds on 1stDibs.
What's the difference between a sofa and a davenport?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
The difference between a davenport and a sofa is specificity. The term sofa refers to an upholstered piece of furniture that seats two or more people. A davenport is a sofa that converts into a bed. Its name comes from the company that originally introduced the specialty sofa, A. H. Davenport and Company. Find a large collection of sofas on 1stDibs.
What is the history of H. Stern?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
The history of H. Stern begins with Hans Stern, who fled with his parents to Rio de Janeiro at the onset of World War II. There, he landed a job working for the precious stone and mineral exporter Cristab, regularly visiting mines on horseback. At the remote mines of Minas Gerais in southeastern Brazil, he cultivated relationships with many of the miners, developing professional connections that would endure for decades. He also developed a fascination with the colorful semi-precious stones found in the area. In 1945, he started his own company, H. Stern, with the goal of marketing Brazilian gemstones. Though the company began as a trader in gemstones, it soon expanded to jewelry, with Stern assembling and training a team of young jewelers. In 1949, H. Stern opened its first jewelry shop in Rio de Janeiro. During the 1980s, the brand debuted its first celebrity collaboration with French actress Catherine Deneuve. By the mid-1990s, the company was opening stores abroad and selling jewelry at international department stores. Today, the company is run by Stern's son, Roberto, who has introduced a broad range of new collections and styles. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of H. Stern jewelry.
How do you wear a Hermès H belt?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
How you wear a Hermès H belt is largely a matter of personal preference. Slip it through the loops on a pair of jeans, khakis or trousers, or use it to cinch the waist of a dress. Shop a collection of Hermès H belts on 1stDibs.
Is H. Stern a good brand?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
Yes, H. Stern is a good brand. In fact, the Brazilian company is one of the leading jewelry houses in the world. Founded by Hans Stern in 1945 in Rio de Janeiro, the jewelry house has focused over the decades on the natural resources of South America, like gold and semi-precious stones, in striking sculptural pieces. Its collaborations include statement pieces made with leading designers like Oscar Niemeyer, Diane von Furstenberg and the Campana Brothers. Artisans at H. Stern continue to carefully select colorful gems and precious metals for its pieces and use time-honored techniques to make each piece of exceptional quality. Online reviewers frequently cite the beauty, durability and creativity of the jewelry maker's pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of H. Stern jewelry.
Who owns H. Stern jewelry?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Hans Stern owns H. Stern jewelry. The jewelry designer founded the company in 1945 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where its headquarters remain today. Stern's son, Roberto Stern, serves as the Creative Director and President as of January 2022. Shop a large selection of H. Stern jewelry on 1stDibs.
How do I open my Hermès H bracelet?
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To open a Hermès H bracelet, first find the H-shaped clasp. Place your hand below the clasp with your thumb on one side and your index finger on the other. Then, apply gentle pressure until the click mechanism unlatches. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hermès H bracelets.
How do I authenticate my Hermès Clic H bracelet?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To authenticate your Hermès Clic H bracelet, tilt the bracelet and examine the enamel areas. You should be able to see the seam along the rounded corners. If you don't, the bracelet is likely painted rather than enameled. Also, check the measurements against the ones found on the Hermès website. Artisans precisely craft Clic H bracelets, so they should match the listed dimensions fully. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted Hermès Clic H bracelets.
How do I get Balmain x H&M?
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The Balmain x H&M collaboration was a limited edition collection launched in 2015. The collaboration is no longer in production. However, secondhand options are available through authorized retailers. Browse a selection of authentic Balmain garments on 1stDibs.
How do you wear a Hermès Clic H bracelet?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
How you wear a Hermès Clic H bracelet is a matter of personal preference. Show it off on its own or mix and match it with other Hermès bracelets like the Dans Les Nuages bangle or the Glenan braided bracelet. You can also wear the bracelet with pieces made by other creators. Match the metal color to tie your stacked styling together. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Hermès bracelets.