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Burr Walnut Pop-up Davenport Desk
Shackladys Antiques
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Burr Walnut Pop-up Davenport Desk

19th century
Description

A high-quality Victorian pop-up davenport desk in richly figured burr walnut, distinguished by its elegant proportions and versatile interior. The curved fall-front opens to reveal a leather-lined writing surface with fitted compartments, small drawers, and integrated inkwell recesses. The pop-up superstructure rises to display pigeonholes and drawers, centred by a decorative floral inlay, combining visual interest with practical organisation.

The base incorporates a bank of four graduated drawers concealed behind a side door, with opposing cupboard storage to the reverse, making this a fully functional piece from all aspects. Raised on a shaped plinth base with pronounced scroll-carved brackets and retaining its original castors.

Dimensions

Height 38 Inches

Width 27.5 Inches

Depth 23.5 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1185012
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Description
A high-quality Victorian pop-up davenport desk in richly figured burr walnut, distinguished by its elegant proportions and versatile interior.
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The curved fall-front opens to reveal a leather-lined writing surface with fitted compartments, small drawers, and integrated inkwell recesses.
Shackladys Antiques

The pop-up superstructure rises to display pigeonholes and drawers, centred by a decorative floral inlay, combining visual interest with practical organisation.

fig 1. A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a pop-up stationery cabinet decorated with floral marquetry, a sloped write top, and carved scroll supports.
fig 1. Burr Walnut Pop-up Davenport Desk

The base incorporates a bank of four graduated drawers concealed behind a side door, with opposing cupboard storage to the reverse, making this a fully functional piece from all aspects. Raised on a shaped plinth base with pronounced scroll-carved brackets and retaining its original castors.

Dimensions

Height 38 Inches

Width 27.5 Inches

Depth 23.5 Inches

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1185012
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A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a pop-up stationery cabinet decorated with floral marquetry, a sloped write top, and carved scroll supports.
Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport Desk
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Originating in the late 18th century, a Davenport desk is a compact writing desk featuring a sloping writing surface over a drawer pedestal, named after Captain Davenport who commissioned the original design.

Victorian Davenport desks were predominantly crafted from fine woods such as burr walnut, mahogany, and rosewood, often accented with hand-carved scroll brackets, brass fittings, and decorative marquetry inlays.

Authentic period pieces feature dovetail drawer construction, hand-carved decorative supports, natural wood veneers like burr walnut, and period-correct brass locks or pop-up stationery mechanisms.

A Davenport desk serves as a functional focal point in a study, library, or hallway nook, operating as a compact workstation or accent piece alongside contemporary task lighting.

Position burr walnut furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber movement or fading, and apply high-quality beeswax polish periodically along the grain to preserve the finish.
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