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Victorian Walnut Pop‑up Davenport
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Victorian Walnut Pop‑up Davenport

19th century
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An outstanding Victorian walnut pop‑up davenport with a rare piano‑style lifting top. Inside is the original tooled green leather adjustable writing surface, pen trays, ink compartment, and two small drawers that operate the hidden pop‑up mechanism. The rising section offers three small drawers and four pigeonholes.

To the right is a bank of four dovetailed drawers; to the left, matching faux drawers, all with original turned handles. The beautifully carved scroll supports stand on a plinth base with carved bun feet, and the walnut veneers continue around the back, allowing the piece to stand freely in a room.

With wonderful colour, patina, and only minor age‑related wear, this is a superb, functional example of Victorian craftsmanship — a striking addition to any study or office.

Internal reference : SAI1537

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA1215598
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI1537
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All measurements are done to the widest point .

Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .

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Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.

We offer a 7 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with any of your items purchased from us however cannot refund the return shipping cost.

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Description
An outstanding Victorian walnut pop‑up davenport with a rare piano‑style lifting top.
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Inside is the original tooled green leather adjustable writing surface, pen trays, ink compartment, and two small drawers that operate the hidden pop‑up mechanism.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The rising section offers three small drawers and four pigeonholes.

fig 1. A Victorian burr walnut pop-up Davenport desk featuring carved scroll front supports, side drawers with wooden knobs, and a hinged sloping top.
fig 1. Victorian Walnut Pop‑up Davenport

To the right is a bank of four dovetailed drawers; to the left, matching faux drawers, all with original turned handles. The beautifully carved scroll supports stand on a plinth base with carved bun feet, and the walnut veneers continue around the back, allowing the piece to stand freely in a room.

fig 2. A Victorian burr walnut pop-up Davenport desk featuring carved scroll front supports, side drawers with wooden knobs, and a hinged sloping top.
fig 2. Victorian Walnut Pop‑up Davenport

With wonderful colour, patina, and only minor age‑related wear, this is a superb, functional example of Victorian craftsmanship — a striking addition to any study or office.

Internal reference : SAI1537

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215598
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI1537
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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Archive I A Victorian burr walnut pop-up Davenport desk featuring carved scroll front supports, side drawers with wooden knobs, and a hinged sloping top.

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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
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Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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A Victorian burr walnut pop-up Davenport desk featuring carved scroll front supports, side drawers with wooden knobs, and a hinged sloping top.
Victorian Walnut Pop‑Up Davenport
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A Davenport desk is a compact 19th-century writing cabinet characterised by a sloped writing top, integrated drawers along one side, and a narrow footprint originally designed for ship captains and compact living spaces.

These desks were crafted using hardwoods such as burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often featuring hand-carved front supports, dovetail drawer joints, brass castors, and leather writing surfaces.

Authentic period examples display hand-carved architectural details, natural timber veneer graining, hand-cut dovetail drawers, and a mechanical pop-up stationery box activated by a release catch inside the desk well.

Position the desk in a study alcove, hallway, or living room corner as a functional workspace, pairing the dark timber tones with neutral wall colours and contemporary task lighting.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically, keeping the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or discolouration.
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