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William IV Rosewood Davenport Desk
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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William IV Rosewood Davenport Desk

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

This attractive rosewood davenport desk is in very good condition, circa 1830, of very good quality construction using beautiful rosewood which has been carefully waxed to revive its warm colour.

The writing desk top has a raised gallery top above a fall front writing surface which benefits from a newly fitted hand dyed green leather inset. The hinged lid lifts to reveal 2 small stationary drawers, (with one extra drawer having a secret locating pin which opens it) and a storage space. This sits above a beautiful panelled front and there are 4 functioning drawers on the right hand side and 4 dummy drawers on the left.

A well drawn piece of furniture, on solid rosewood turned legs with brass casters.

W 55cm/21.75"

D 60cm/23.5"

H 86.5cm/34"

Physical Dimensions
Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
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LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Rosewood Davenport Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1039959
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NEE201012D
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Description
This attractive rosewood davenport desk is in very good condition, circa 1830, of very good quality construction using beautiful rosewood which has been carefully waxed to revive its warm colour.
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The writing desk top has a raised gallery top above a fall front writing surface which benefits from a newly fitted hand dyed green leather inset.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

The hinged lid lifts to reveal 2 small stationary drawers, (with one extra drawer having a secret locating pin which opens it) and a storage space. This sits above a beautiful panelled front and there are 4 functioning drawers on the right hand side and 4 dummy drawers on the left.

A well drawn piece of furniture, on solid rosewood turned legs with brass casters.

W 55cm/21.75"

D 60cm/23.5"

H 86.5cm/34"

Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Rosewood Davenport Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1039959
Dealers Internal Ref
NEE201012D
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Archive I A William IV rosewood Davenport desk featuring a green leather sloped writing surface, side drawers with wooden knob handles, and turned feet on brass castors.

William IV Rosewood Davenport Desk

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A William IV rosewood Davenport desk featuring a green leather sloped writing surface, side drawers with wooden knob handles, and turned feet on brass castors.
William IV Rosewood Davenport Desk
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A Davenport desk is a compact writing desk featuring a sloped writing surface hinged at the top, built above a chest of functional side drawers. Originally commissioned in the late 18th century for Captain Davenport, these desks became popular throughout the Regency, William IV, and Victorian periods.

William IV Davenport desks were commonly constructed using hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and walnut. They feature hand-cut dovetail joints, brass castors, turned wood handles, and gilt-tooled leather writing insert surfaces.

Authentic 19th-century examples display distinctive rosewood grain patterns, hand-cut drawer joinery, and brass hardware showing natural oxidisation. Additionally, period Davenport desks feature side-opening drawers, often with faux drawer fronts on the opposing side to maintain visual symmetry.

Due to its compact footprint, a Davenport desk functions well in smaller spaces such as a hallway alcove, bedroom corner, or home office. Pair it with a classic chair and traditional desk lighting to create a dedicated writing station.

Maintain the rosewood finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a beeswax polish in the direction of the wood grain once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood movement, cracking, or surface bleaching.
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