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Magnificent Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Davenport Desk
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Magnificent Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Davenport Desk

19th century
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Description

A beautiful burr walnut davenport desk, English, Circa 1870.

Superb quality, this davenport desk boasts a wonderful colour and grain, with intricate marquetry inlaid detail and in excellent condition.

There are 4 drawers down the right hand side and 4 matching dummy drawers on the left hand side. The hinged lid lifts to reveal a slide out writing surface with newly fitted hand dyed tan leather inset top, this leather section can be adjusted in writing angle and has a stationary storage section with inkwell to the side.

There are small drawers inside and a secret button which enable the top lid to pop open, this top section is fitted with dividers.

Finished all around so this piece can be freestanding in the room, with panelled front and back and on casters.

W 58.5cm/23"

D 56cm/22"

H 90.5cm/35.5"

Writing surface H 71cm/28"

Floor to underside of writing surface H 64.5cm/25.5"

Physical Dimensions
Height
90.5cm (35.63")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1053112
Dealers Internal Reference
WNE240220E
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Description
A beautiful burr walnut davenport desk, English, Circa 1870.
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Superb quality, this davenport desk boasts a wonderful colour and grain, with intricate marquetry inlaid detail and in excellent condition.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

There are 4 drawers down the right hand side and 4 matching dummy drawers on the left hand side. The hinged lid lifts to reveal a slide out writing surface with newly fitted hand dyed tan leather inset top, this leather section can be adjusted in writing angle and has a stationary storage section with inkwell to the side.

fig 1. A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk with floral marquetry inlay, carved scroll supports, and four drawers on the right side.
fig 1. Magnificent Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Davenport Desk

There are small drawers inside and a secret button which enable the top lid to pop open, this top section is fitted with dividers.

Finished all around so this piece can be freestanding in the room, with panelled front and back and on casters.

W 58.5cm/23"

D 56cm/22"

H 90.5cm/35.5"

Writing surface H 71cm/28"

Floor to underside of writing surface H 64.5cm/25.5"

Height
90.5cm (35.63")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1053112
Dealers Internal Ref
WNE240220E
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Kent
ME14 3HH
United Kingdom
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A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk with floral marquetry inlay, carved scroll supports, and four drawers on the right side.
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A Davenport desk is a compact writing desk featuring a sloped lid over a compartment, mounted above a series of drawers. Originating in late 18th-century Britain, the form was named after Captain Davenport, who first commissioned the compact design.

Victorian Davenport desks were commonly constructed from cabinet woods such as walnut, mahogany, and rosewood. Decorative examples often utilise burr veneers, marquetry inlays, and carved scroll supports.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, castors integrated into the base, and original brass hardware or locks. The presence of side drawers, often paired with dummy drawers on the opposing side, is characteristic of 19th-century construction.

Due to its compact footprint, a Davenport desk functions well in a home office, alcove, or living room nook. It pairs effectively with traditional leather seating or minimalist modern chairs to create a functional study area.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically along the grain. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent drying and veneer splitting.
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