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Antique Burr Walnut Davenport
Deva Antiques
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Antique Burr Walnut Davenport

19th century
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A fine quality Victorian burr walnut and Birds Eye maple davenport. C1870

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
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Deva Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA1123472
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21410
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Description
A fine quality Victorian burr walnut and Birds Eye maple davenport. C1870
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1123472
Dealers Internal Ref
21410
Deva Antiques
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A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, inlaid wood corner detailing, turned front supports, and a top stationery compartment.
Antique burr walnut davenport
Ref: SA1123472
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A Davenport desk is a compact nineteenth-century writing desk characterised by a sloped writing surface positioned above side drawers or a cupboard. The design originated in England and was named after Captain Davenport, who commissioned the first recorded example for functional use in tight quarters.

Victorian Davenports were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, frequently enhanced with decorative veneers like burr walnut. Writing slopes feature inset leather surfaces, while internal structural components and drawer linings were built using pine or oak.

Authentic Victorian Davenports feature hand-cut dovetail joints, period brass castors, and uneven signs of wear on drawer runners. Genuine items often incorporate functional side drawers accessed from one side, dummy drawers on the opposite side, and a stationery compartment concealed at the top.

A Davenport desk functions efficiently as a dedicated writing workstation in a living room alcove, hallway, or bedroom corner. Positioning the piece alongside understated contemporary seating or under modern task lighting establishes a focused, layered aesthetic within contemporary spaces.

Burr walnut requires positioning away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to protect fragile wood veneers from lifting or warping. Periodic dusting with a lint-free cloth and light applications of natural beeswax polish will preserve the wood finish and timber patination.
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