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Antique Victorian Freestanding Walnut Davenport

19th century
Sold 7 October 2026 · London City Antiques
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Antique Victorian freestanding walnut Davenport having a lift up lid with fitted interior, shaped writing surface, elegantly carved front. Two drawers to the right hand side with original brass handles. Two false drawers to the left side with original brass handles. It stands on carved cabriole legs on original castors.

A lovely example in wonderful original condition.

Dimensions:

H 94 x W 53 x D 52.5cm

To surface 72.5cm

Dated 1880

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
52.5cm (20.67")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1135418
Dealers Internal Reference
1801
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Description
Antique Victorian freestanding walnut Davenport having a lift up lid with fitted interior, shaped writing surface, elegantly carved front. Two drawers to the right hand side with original brass handles. Two false drawers to the left side with original brass handles. It stands on carved cabriole legs on original castors.

A lovely example in wonderful original condition.

Dimensions:

H 94 x W 53 x D 52.5cm

To surface 72.5cm

Dated 1880

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1880s.

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
52.5cm (20.67")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1135418
Dealers Internal Ref
1801
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a green leather gilt-tooled writing slope, a raised upper gallery, side drawers, carved cabriole supports, and brass castors. SOLD7 OCT 26
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Archive I A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a green leather gilt-tooled writing slope, a raised upper gallery, side drawers, carved cabriole supports, and brass castors. SOLD7 OCT 26

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A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a green leather gilt-tooled writing slope, a raised upper gallery, side drawers, carved cabriole supports, and brass castors.
Antique Victorian Freestanding Walnut Davenport
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A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a green leather gilt-tooled writing slope, a raised upper gallery, side drawers, carved cabriole supports, and brass castors.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsSloped leather top, Cabriole legs, Carved gallery, Side drawers
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 52.5 cm (21 in)

This Victorian freestanding Davenport desk dates from 1880 and comes in a medium brown walnut timber. The piece has a sloped writing surface inset with green leather with gilt tooling, set beneath a raised upper gallery with a carved crest. Further details visible include carved cabriole supports standing on brass castors, shaped mouldings along the front apron, and keyhole escutcheons on both the upper stationery compartment and the main writing slope. The desk measures 94 cm high, 53 cm wide, and 52.5 cm deep. Today, this Davenport functions well in a home library, study, or living room as a compact writing station. The upper gallery provides storage for stationery and letters, while the internal compartments and side drawers offer practical organisation for daily desk work.

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Named after Captain Davenport who commissioned the original design in the late 18th century, a Davenport desk is a compact writing desk featuring a sloped writing surface with side drawers, reaching peak popularity during the Victorian era.

These desks are typically crafted from fine hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often featuring hand-tooled leather writing surfaces, brass castors, dovetailed jointing, and intricate wood carving.

Authentic pieces generally display hand-cut dovetail joints on the side drawers, original brass fittings or castors, natural age patina on the timber, and a functional upper stationery compartment or pop-up gallery.

Due to its compact footprint and finished back, a Davenport desk works well in small alcoves, behind a sofa, or as a dedicated writing station in a hallway, bedroom, or living room.

Clean the timber using a soft dry cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain, while keeping the leather inset conditioned with specialised leather balm and away from direct heat sources.
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