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Victorian Davenport Walnut Desk Period Antique 1860
Canonbury Antiques
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Victorian Davenport Walnut Desk Period Antique 1860

19th century
Description

Very attractive Victorian walnut davenport desk with beautifully figured veneers

Circa 1860 on this antique desk

Classic sloping writing surface with inset leather top opening to fitted interior

Side fitted with four drawers retaining original turned wooden knobs

Opposing side with matching dummy drawers

Raised on elegant carved scroll supports with platform base

Standing on original bun feet

Rich warm walnut colour with striking grain throughout

Compact and practical writing desk with strong decorative appeal

Offered in great shape

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions are in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

21.5 (54.6) x 22 (55.9) x 37 (94)

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
54.6cm (21.50")
Depth
55.9cm (22.01")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1860s.

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SA1209878
Description
Very attractive Victorian walnut davenport desk with beautifully figured veneers

Circa 1860 on this antique desk

Classic sloping writing surface with inset leather top opening to fitted interior

Side fitted with four drawers retaining original turned wooden knobs

fig 1. A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped piano-style lid, carved cabriole supports, and a rich wood grain finish.
fig 1. Victorian Davenport Walnut Desk Period Antique 1860

Opposing side with matching dummy drawers

Raised on elegant carved scroll supports with platform base

Standing on original bun feet

Rich warm walnut colour with striking grain throughout

Compact and practical writing desk with strong decorative appeal

fig 2. A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped piano-style lid, carved cabriole supports, and a rich wood grain finish.
fig 2. Victorian Davenport Walnut Desk Period Antique 1860

Offered in great shape

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions are in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

21.5 (54.6) x 22 (55.9) x 37 (94)

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
54.6cm (21.50")
Depth
55.9cm (22.01")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1209878
Canonbury Antiques
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Archive I A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped piano-style lid, carved cabriole supports, and a rich wood grain finish.

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A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped piano-style lid, carved cabriole supports, and a rich wood grain finish.
Victorian Davenport Walnut Desk Period Antique 1860
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A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped piano-style lid, carved cabriole supports, and a rich wood grain finish.
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Named after Captain Davenport who commissioned the original design in the late 18th century, a Davenport desk is a small, compact writing desk featuring a sloped top above a cabinet or side drawers, gaining widespread popularity throughout the Victorian era.

Victorian Davenport desks were typically constructed using solid hardwoods and fine veneers such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, featuring hand-dovetailed drawer joints, turned or hand-carved front supports, and brass castors.

Authentic 1860s Davenport desks typically display hand-cut dovetails on side drawers, period brass hardware, natural timber patination, hand-carved cabriole front supports, and often feature a piano top or sloped writing lid.

A Davenport desk functions as a compact focal point in a modern hallway, study alcove, or living area, providing practical storage and period character when contrasted with contemporary lighting or understated artwork.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying high-grade beeswax polish along the grain, while placing the piece away from direct heat sources and excessive sunlight to prevent veneer movement.
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