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Victorian Walnut Davenport
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Victorian Walnut Davenport

19th century
Description

This fantastic walnut davenport from the fabulous Victorian era is in excellent condition and comes complete with a key. The top features a raised compartment for storing pens and other essentials. The sloped writing surface has a leather insert and lifts to reveal a satinwood interior with three small drawers.

At the front, two beautifully carved supports stand on a plinth base with round feet and white castors. The sides boast four working drawers and four dummy drawers, all with original turned walnut bun handles. As with all antiques, there are some imperfections, but nothing can diminish the quality of this outstanding item.

This piece is a wonderful example of Victorian history, with amazing graining and patina. It is not only stunning to look at but also very usable, making it the perfect addition to any study or office.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84.5cm (33.27")
Width
54.5cm (21.46")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA1121763
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI3656
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All measurements are done to the widest point .

Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .

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Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.

We offer a 7 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with any of your items purchased from us however cannot refund the return shipping cost.

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Description
This fantastic walnut davenport from the fabulous Victorian era is in excellent condition and comes complete with a key. The top features a raised compartment for storing pens and other essentials.
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The sloped writing surface has a leather insert and lifts to reveal a satinwood interior with three small drawers.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
fig 1. A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a slanted brown leather writing top, carved front support columns, side drawers, and castors.
fig 1. Victorian Walnut Davenport

At the front, two beautifully carved supports stand on a plinth base with round feet and white castors. The sides boast four working drawers and four dummy drawers, all with original turned walnut bun handles. As with all antiques, there are some imperfections, but nothing can diminish the quality of this outstanding item.

fig 2. A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a slanted brown leather writing top, carved front support columns, side drawers, and castors.
fig 2. Victorian Walnut Davenport

This piece is a wonderful example of Victorian history, with amazing graining and patina. It is not only stunning to look at but also very usable, making it the perfect addition to any study or office.

Height
84.5cm (33.27")
Width
54.5cm (21.46")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1121763
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3656
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a slanted brown leather writing top, carved front support columns, side drawers, and castors.
Victorian Walnut Davenport
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A Davenport desk is a small, compact writing desk characterised by a sloped top writing surface and side drawers. Named after Captain Davenport who commissioned the original design in the late eighteenth century, the form gained widespread popularity throughout the Victorian era.

Victorian Davenports were commonly constructed from solid woods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, frequently featuring decorative burr veneers. The writing slopes are typically inset with tool-embossed leather, supported by hand-carved front pillars, and fitted with dovetail-jointed side drawers.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawer construction, original brass or wooden castors, and natural ageing to the timber. Veneers should show authentic figure patterns such as burr or walnut swirl, accompanied by period drawer hardware and lock mechanisms.

Due to its compact footprint, a Davenport desk functions well in smaller living spaces, alcoves, or quiet corners of a bedroom or living room. Pairing the dark timber with contemporary lighting, neutral walls, or clean-lined seating creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically to nourish the walnut timber. Keep the desk away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking or fading, and clean the leather inset using specialist leather conditioner.
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