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Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian
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Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique Aesthetic Period Davenport. An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing desk, dating to the Victorian era, circa 1880.

A delightful example, with exquisite craftsmanship and Aesthetic period taste

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Superb walnut stocks show fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Comprehensive suite of compartments set within the delightful frame

Upper gallery framing a bevelled mirror plate - of bright appearance with desirable light foxing

Covered stationery tray set before the mirror, with pen tray and ink wells

Tanned to a deep caramel hue, the tooled and embossed skiver in good condition

Slope interior appointed in striking bird's eye maple, and hosting a pair of small drawers

Tasteful ebonised stringing accentuates the casework

Both upper sections dressed with brass lock escutcheons — key absent

Left hand fascia hosts a faux bank of drawers

Four opening drawers reside in the right hand panel

Each side dressed with a quartet of striking drop finial pulls

Eye-catching pen work in gold accentuating the apron

Hand-painted panels with foliate and bird detail on ebonised ground

The whole riding upon a set of four brass and ceramic castors

This is a striking antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, with an eye-catching decorative finish and replete with a host of delightful features. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 60.5cm (23.75'')

Max Depth: 60.5cm (23.75'')

Max Height: 114.5cm (45'')

Kneehole Width: 49.5cm (19.5'')

Kneehole Height: 63.5cm (25'')

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
114.5cm (45.08")
Width
60.5cm (23.82")
Depth
60.5cm (23.82")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1122241
Dealers Internal Reference
25054
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Description
This is an antique Aesthetic Period Davenport. An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing desk, dating to the Victorian era, circa 1880.

A delightful example, with exquisite craftsmanship and Aesthetic period taste

fig 1. An antique Victorian walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped gilt-tooled leather writing surface, elevated mirror gallery, side drawers, and a hand-painted botanical panel.
fig 1. Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Superb walnut stocks show fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Comprehensive suite of compartments set within the delightful frame

Upper gallery framing a bevelled mirror plate - of bright appearance with desirable light foxing

fig 2. An antique Victorian walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped gilt-tooled leather writing surface, elevated mirror gallery, side drawers, and a hand-painted botanical panel.
fig 2. Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian

Covered stationery tray set before the mirror, with pen tray and ink wells

Tanned to a deep caramel hue, the tooled and embossed skiver in good condition

Slope interior appointed in striking bird's eye maple, and hosting a pair of small drawers

fig 3. An antique Victorian walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped gilt-tooled leather writing surface, elevated mirror gallery, side drawers, and a hand-painted botanical panel.
fig 3. Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian

Tasteful ebonised stringing accentuates the casework

Both upper sections dressed with brass lock escutcheons — key absent

Left hand fascia hosts a faux bank of drawers

Four opening drawers reside in the right hand panel

fig 4. An antique Victorian walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped gilt-tooled leather writing surface, elevated mirror gallery, side drawers, and a hand-painted botanical panel.
fig 4. Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian

Each side dressed with a quartet of striking drop finial pulls

Eye-catching pen work in gold accentuating the apron

Hand-painted panels with foliate and bird detail on ebonised ground

The whole riding upon a set of four brass and ceramic castors

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This is a striking antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, with an eye-catching decorative finish and replete with a host of delightful features.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 60.5cm (23.75'')

Max Depth: 60.5cm (23.75'')

Max Height: 114.5cm (45'')

Kneehole Width: 49.5cm (19.5'')

Kneehole Height: 63.5cm (25'')

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
114.5cm (45.08")
Width
60.5cm (23.82")
Depth
60.5cm (23.82")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1122241
Dealers Internal Ref
25054
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I An antique Victorian walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped gilt-tooled leather writing surface, elevated mirror gallery, side drawers, and a hand-painted botanical panel.

Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian

Archive II An antique Victorian walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped gilt-tooled leather writing surface, elevated mirror gallery, side drawers, and a hand-painted botanical panel. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped gilt-tooled leather writing surface, elevated mirror gallery, side drawers, and a hand-painted botanical panel. View III
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Archive VI An antique Victorian walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped gilt-tooled leather writing surface, elevated mirror gallery, side drawers, and a hand-painted botanical panel. View VI
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An antique Victorian walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped gilt-tooled leather writing surface, elevated mirror gallery, side drawers, and a hand-painted botanical panel.
Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian
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An antique Victorian walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped gilt-tooled leather writing surface, elevated mirror gallery, side drawers, and a hand-painted botanical panel.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAesthetic Movement
  • MaterialWalnut, Leather, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBotanical painted panel, Ebonised stringing, Mirror gallery, Turned spindles
  • SizeH 114.5 cm (45 in) x W 60.5 cm (24 in) x D 60.5 cm (24 in)

This is an antique Victorian Davenport writing desk in the Aesthetic Movement style, originating from England around 1880. Built from walnut and bird's eye maple, the piece presents a dark brown finish with warm caramel hues across its timber stocks, complemented by ebonised stringing, brass drop finial pulls, brass and ceramic castors, and a tanned, gilt-tooled leather writing surface. The desk incorporates an upper mirror gallery with turned spindles, a covered stationery tray, and hand-painted botanical panels featuring foliate and bird details on an ebonised ground. Measuring 114.5 cm high, 60.5 cm wide and 60.5 cm deep, the desk functions effectively as a writing station or decorative writing desk in a home library, study or reception room. The upper section houses a bevelled mirror plate showing light foxing alongside brass lock escutcheons, while the right-hand side contains four opening drawers with a corresponding faux bank on the left, all supported on solid joints and a stable four-pillar frame.

FAQs

A Davenport desk is a compact writing desk featuring a sloped top above a side-drawer cabinet, created initially in the late 18th century. Aesthetic Period examples from the late Victorian era incorporate decorative elements such as ebonised accents, turned gallery spindles, and orientalist or botanical hand-painted motifs.

Victorian Davenport desks were commonly constructed from solid walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often lined with hand-tooled leather writing surfaces. Interiors and drawer linings frequently used secondary woods like pine or oak, accompanied by brass handles and castors.

Authentic 19th-century Davenports feature hand-dovetailed drawer joints, original brass castors on the base, and authentic age wear inside the stationery compartments. Look for functional side drawers paired with faux drawer fronts on the opposite side to maintain symmetry.

Due to its compact footprint, a Davenport desk functions well as a dedicated writing station in a hallway alcove, bedroom corner, or living room study nook. Pairing the dark wood tone with neutral walls or contemporary brass accessories balances historical character with modern design.

Keep the wood hydrated and protected by applying a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain twice a year. Keep the desk away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber warping, veneer lifting, or leather drying.
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