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Victorian Burr and Figured Walnut Davenport Desk
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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Victorian Burr and Figured Walnut Davenport Desk

19th century
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Victorian Burr and Figured Walnut Davenport with fitted desk interior, pen and ink secret drawer, carved cabriole support and gadrooned bun feet - 21"w x 22.5"d x 33"h

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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport to the Victorian era.

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Victorian Burr and Figured Walnut Davenport with fitted desk interior, pen and ink secret drawer, carved cabriole support and gadrooned bun feet - 21"w x 22.5"d x 33"h
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport to the Victorian era.

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A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a green leather sloped writing surface, carved cabriole front supports, and side drawers on castors.
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A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a green leather sloped writing surface, carved cabriole front supports, and side drawers on castors.
Victorian Burr and Figured Walnut Davenport Desk
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A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a green leather sloped writing surface, carved cabriole front supports, and side drawers on castors.
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A Davenport desk is a compact writing desk named after Captain Davenport, who commissioned the first design from Gillows of Lancaster in the late 18th century. The style gained widespread popularity during the Victorian era as a functional piece for private correspondence in drawing rooms and home libraries.

Victorian Davenport desks were typically crafted from hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, frequently finished with highly figured burr veneers. The sloped writing surfaces were lined with gilt-tooled leather skivers, while internal drawer construction used oak or pine.

Authentic period Davenport desks feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, original brass castors, and hand-carved decorative supports. Look for natural wear on the leather writing surface and consistent oxidisation on timber surfaces and internal drawer sides.

Due to its compact footprint, a Davenport desk functions well in alcoves, quiet hallway corners, or compact home offices. Placing it alongside contemporary brass desk lighting or modern artwork creates a balanced contrast between historical craft and current design.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent the burr walnut veneer from lifting, cracking, or fading. Dust the surface with a dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish annually to protect the wood finish.
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