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Burr Walnut Davenport
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Burr Walnut Davenport

19th century
Description

This fine burr walnut davenport desk showing warmth and a deep patina , the sloping writing surface lifts to reveal a storage area with two small drawers to the back , to the top of the desk which has a hand dyed mottle leather that has a lift up storage area for pens etc. To one side of the desk are four drawers and the other side is dummy drawers this gives you the length of the desk for drawer space . The base has beautiful carved supports with bun feet, and all in a rich colour. Ideal for a study, library or a refined living space but also a stunning piece of furniture to look at.

Dimensions:-

Width 22" 56cm

Depth 22" 56cm

Height 33" 84cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1850s.

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SA1193880
Description
This fine burr walnut davenport desk showing warmth and a deep patina , the sloping writing surface lifts to reveal a storage area with two small drawers to the back , to the top of the desk which has a hand dyed mottle leather that has a lift up storage area for pens etc.
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To one side of the desk are four drawers and the other side is dummy drawers this gives you the length of the desk for drawer space.
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. The base has beautiful carved supports with bun feet, and all in a rich colour. Ideal for a study, library or a refined living space but also a stunning piece of furniture to look at.

Dimensions:-

Width 22" 56cm

Depth 22" 56cm

Height 33" 84cm

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1850s.

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SA1193880
Gaylords Antiques
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Antique furniture specialists est 1966

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A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped writing surface with a green leather inset, side drawers, and carved fretwork supports.
Burr Walnut Davenport
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A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped writing surface with a green leather inset, side drawers, and carved fretwork supports.
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The Davenport desk originated in the late eighteenth century when a Captain Davenport commissioned the firm Gillows of Lancaster to design a compact, sloped-top desk suitable for shipboard or small room use. The style gained widespread popularity throughout the Victorian era as a functional writing cabinet for domestic interiors.

Traditional Davenport desks are framed in solid hardwoods such as mahogany or oak and frequently veneered in figure-rich timbers like burr walnut or rosewood. The sloped writing surface usually incorporates a tooled leather inset, while brass hardware and hand-dovetailed drawer joints are standard construction hallmarks.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, original brass castors, and working side drawers, often balanced by dummy drawer fronts on the opposing side. Inspecting the underside reveals hand-planed timber secondary woods rather than modern plywood or machine-milled boards.

Due to its compact footprint, a Davenport desk functions well as a dedicated writing station in a living room alcove, hallway, or home office nook. Pair it with a simple contemporary accent chair to highlight the intricate wood grain and historic form.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting with a soft cloth and applying a high-grade natural beeswax polish along the direction of the grain. Keep the desk away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer lifting and light fading, and condition the leather writing insert periodically with specialist leather balm.
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