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19thc. Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
for sale €1,931     $2,096
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19thc. Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

19th century
Description

19thc. Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

With piano top lid, pull out desk, pop

Up letter rack, graduated side drawers,

Book matched veneers throughout.

Great colour & patina.

23”w x 40”h x 22”d

57cm w x 102cm h x 53cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carriers but please note NOT all items are at Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom.

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1198635
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6469
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We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
19thc. Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

With piano top lid, pull out desk, pop

Up letter rack, graduated side drawers,

Book matched veneers throughout.

Great colour & patina.

23”w x 40”h x 22”d

57cm w x 102cm h x 53cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carriers but please note NOT all items are at Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom.

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198635
Dealers Internal Ref
6469
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
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A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a top carved fretwork gallery, a green leather inset writing slope, and side drawers with turned knobs.
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Archive I A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a top carved fretwork gallery, a green leather inset writing slope, and side drawers with turned knobs.

19thc. Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

Archive II A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a top carved fretwork gallery, a green leather inset writing slope, and side drawers with turned knobs. View II
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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
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31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Mar 2010
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A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a top carved fretwork gallery, a green leather inset writing slope, and side drawers with turned knobs.
19thc. Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Ref: SA1198635
A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a top carved fretwork gallery, a green leather inset writing slope, and side drawers with turned knobs.
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A Davenport desk is a compact writing cabinet with a sloped top, originally designed in the late 18th century for Captain Davenport. It features side drawers for storage and a hinged writing slope, making it a space-saving solution for home offices and studies.

Nineteenth-century Davenport desks were typically constructed using solid hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, frequently accented with burr walnut or rosewood veneers. Writing slopes were commonly inlaid with gold-tooled leather, accompanied by brass castors and metal hardware.

Authentic Victorian examples often feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the side drawers, natural variations in the burr walnut veneer pattern, and solid wood drawer linings. They frequently include carved front leg supports, brass castors, and built-in compartments under the lift-up slope.

A Davenport desk functions well in modern spaces as a compact work area, hallway telephone desk, or decorative anchor in a living room alcove. Pairing rich wood tones with neutral wall paint and minimal contemporary accessories creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Burr walnut furniture should be kept away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the veneer from drying out or fading. Clean surfaces gently with a soft cloth and apply high-quality beeswax regularly to protect the finish and maintain the woods lustre.
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