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Wall Mounted Console Attributed to A. H. Davenport

$3,750
£2,801.07
€3,247.39
CA$5,206.78
A$5,836.13
CHF 3,038.70
MX$71,261.66
NOK 38,580.48
SEK 36,570.83
DKK 24,229.08
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About the Item

A richly detailed wall-mounted console attributed to A. H. Davenport & Co., one of the most prestigious American furniture makers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for its exceptional craftsmanship, classical influence, and ability to execute fully custom commissions, the firm furnished many of the country’s most important interiors—including those of the White House, The Breakers (for the Vanderbilt family), and commissions by leading architects like Stanford White and Charles McKim. This console features deeply carved neoclassical ornamentation and refined proportions, likely crafted in walnut or mahogany. Its elegant silhouette and architectural presence speak to the influence of European academic design traditions, interpreted through the lens of American Gilded Age taste. The surface bears an early 20th-century lacquered finish layered over the original—an update made by decorators of the period to align the piece with the darker, more polished interiors favored during the Edwardian and interwar years. The finish now has a soft, time-worn patina that enhances the sculptural quality of the carving and reveals the piece’s layered aesthetic history. A console of this caliber would have been custom commissioned by an elite patron—an industrialist, financier, or member of high society—working with leading architects or interior decorators to create a unified decorative scheme. It likely graced the entry or reception hall of a grand urban townhouse or summer estate, serving as both a functional object and a statement of refinement and status. Pieces by Davenport are increasingly scarce and highly regarded for their historical importance and exceptional build quality.
  • Attributed to:
    A.H. Davenport (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.75 in (78.11 cm)Width: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Lacquer,Plywood,Wood,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th-Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Console has been taken apart and reglued so it is very sturdy. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Plywood top is original and shows light wear, and is removable.
  • Seller Location:
    Kilmarnock, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU883028970962

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