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Victorian Walnut Davenport Work Desk
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Victorian Walnut Davenport Work Desk

19th century
Sold 9 December 2024 · Rawlings Antiques
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Description

Fine quality early Victorian walnut Davenport .

The Davenport has a fantastic grain and colour with a fine quality hand colour leather insert .with an ornate open fret work gallery . The lift up top reveals a row of three satinwood drawers with three dummy drawers below . to the side there is a pull out pen drawer . below this there is a single stationary drawer and deep pull out work drawer .

The top swivels to allow to seat at the writing slope comfortably .

It is in fantastic condition having undergone a full restoration in 2006 .there are two keys supplied one for each lock .

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship worldwide ,please enquire for our competitive prices

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1094465
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Description
Fine quality early Victorian walnut Davenport .

The Davenport has a fantastic grain and colour with a fine quality hand colour leather insert .with an ornate open fret work gallery . The lift up top reveals a row of three satinwood drawers with three dummy drawers below . to the side there is a pull out pen drawer . below this there is a single stationary drawer and deep pull out work drawer .

fig 1. A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping green leather writing surface, a carved fretwork gallery, a fabric-pleated lower compartment, and scroll-cut supports on bun feet.
fig 1. Victorian Walnut Davenport Work Desk

The top swivels to allow to seat at the writing slope comfortably .

It is in fantastic condition having undergone a full restoration in 2006 .there are two keys supplied one for each lock .

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We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship worldwide ,please enquire for our competitive prices.
Rawlings Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1094465
Rawlings Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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Archive I A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping green leather writing surface, a carved fretwork gallery, a fabric-pleated lower compartment, and scroll-cut supports on bun feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Walnut Davenport Work Desk

Archive II A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping green leather writing surface, a carved fretwork gallery, a fabric-pleated lower compartment, and scroll-cut supports on bun feet. View II
Archive III A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping green leather writing surface, a carved fretwork gallery, a fabric-pleated lower compartment, and scroll-cut supports on bun feet. View III
Archive IV A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping green leather writing surface, a carved fretwork gallery, a fabric-pleated lower compartment, and scroll-cut supports on bun feet. View IV
Archive V A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping green leather writing surface, a carved fretwork gallery, a fabric-pleated lower compartment, and scroll-cut supports on bun feet. View V
Archive VI A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping green leather writing surface, a carved fretwork gallery, a fabric-pleated lower compartment, and scroll-cut supports on bun feet. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping green leather writing surface, a carved fretwork gallery, a fabric-pleated lower compartment, and scroll-cut supports on bun feet. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping green leather writing surface, a carved fretwork gallery, a fabric-pleated lower compartment, and scroll-cut supports on bun feet. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping green leather writing surface, a carved fretwork gallery, a fabric-pleated lower compartment, and scroll-cut supports on bun feet. View IX
Archive X A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping green leather writing surface, a carved fretwork gallery, a fabric-pleated lower compartment, and scroll-cut supports on bun feet. View X
Archive XI A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping green leather writing surface, a carved fretwork gallery, a fabric-pleated lower compartment, and scroll-cut supports on bun feet. View XI
Archive XII A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping green leather writing surface, a carved fretwork gallery, a fabric-pleated lower compartment, and scroll-cut supports on bun feet. View XII
Archive XIII A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping green leather writing surface, a carved fretwork gallery, a fabric-pleated lower compartment, and scroll-cut supports on bun feet. View XIII
Archive XIV A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping green leather writing surface, a carved fretwork gallery, a fabric-pleated lower compartment, and scroll-cut supports on bun feet. View XIV
Archive XV A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping green leather writing surface, a carved fretwork gallery, a fabric-pleated lower compartment, and scroll-cut supports on bun feet. View XV
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A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping green leather writing surface, a carved fretwork gallery, a fabric-pleated lower compartment, and scroll-cut supports on bun feet.
Victorian walnut Davenport work desk
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A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping green leather writing surface, a carved fretwork gallery, a fabric-pleated lower compartment, and scroll-cut supports on bun feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWalnut, Leather, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFretwork gallery, Sloping leather-lined top, Scroll-cut supports, Pleated fabric compartment
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

FAQs

A Davenport desk is a compact form of writing desk that originated in the late 18th century and became particularly popular during the Victorian era, typically featuring a sloping, leather-lined writing surface above a pedestal base with drawers.

These desks were traditionally constructed from high-quality hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or burr elm, frequently featuring hand-carved details, brass hardware, and inset leather writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, traditional timber shrinkage, appropriate patination on the wood surfaces, and period-specific hardware like brass locks and turned wooden knobs.

A Davenport desk works effectively as a focal point in a home study, living room, or bedroom, contrasting well against contemporary decor when paired with a simple, understated chair that allows the rich wood grain to stand out.

Preserve antique walnut by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent wood cracking, dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth, and occasionally applying a quality microcrystalline wax to nourish the finish.
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