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Davenport Desk.
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Davenport Desk.

19th century
For Sale by A and B Antiques
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This extremely fine quality Davenport supported on fine tapering spiral twist columns. Drawers on the right-hand side and dummy drawers on the opposing side, walnut drawer linings, birds eye maple interior Hobbs & Co. locks all signs of quality exceptional condition for age minor repairs and revived original finish. Circa 1850s

H85cm W70cm D62cm

Height: 85cm, 69cm (kneehole height).

£1095 Ref 57LV

A very useful compact piece.

Laptop friendly and useful storage.

A pre-delivery inspection check over and wax will be undertaken to ensure this piece arrives to you at its very best.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me

Stephen Alexander on +44 (0) 7525 494 275.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Declaration

A and B Antiques has dated this Antique Rosewood Davenport Desk to the 1850s.

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SA1237230
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57 LV
Description
This extremely fine quality Davenport supported on fine tapering spiral twist columns.
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Drawers on the right-hand side and dummy drawers on the opposing side, walnut drawer linings, birds eye maple interior Hobbs & Co.
A and B Antiques

locks all signs of quality exceptional condition for age minor repairs and revived original finish. Circa 1850s

fig 1. A Victorian rosewood Davenport desk featuring barley twist front supports, side drawers with wooden knob handles, and a hinged slanted top.
fig 1. Davenport Desk.

H85cm W70cm D62cm

Height: 85cm, 69cm (kneehole height).

£1095 Ref 57LV

A very useful compact piece.

Laptop friendly and useful storage.

A pre-delivery inspection check over and wax will be undertaken to ensure this piece arrives to you at its very best.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me

Stephen Alexander on +44 (0) 7525 494 275.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

A and B Antiques has dated this Antique Rosewood Davenport Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237230
Dealers Internal Ref
57 LV
A and B Antiques
A and B Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014

Useful pieces short of space hide a corner cupboard in an unused corner .

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Davenport Desk.

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A Victorian rosewood Davenport desk featuring barley twist front supports, side drawers with wooden knob handles, and a hinged slanted top.
Davenport Desk.
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A Victorian rosewood Davenport desk featuring barley twist front supports, side drawers with wooden knob handles, and a hinged slanted top.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist supports, Slanted writing slope, Side drawers with knob handles, Panelled sides
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 62 cm (24 in)

FAQs

A Davenport desk is a compact writing desk named after Captain Davenport, who commissioned the design in the late 18th century. It features a sloped writing surface with a hinged lid revealing storage space, supported by a cabinet containing side drawers.

Davenport desks were commonly constructed using fine hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and walnut, often with book-matched veneers. Traditional joinery included hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers and turned or carved supports, such as barley twist columns.

Authentic Victorian Davenport desks typically showcase distinct features including side-opening drawers (often with dummy drawers on the opposing side), hand-carved pillars or barley twist supports, original brass keyhole escutcheons, and leather-lined writing slopes.

Due to its compact footprint, a Davenport desk functions well in modern spaces such as living room nooks, home libraries, or hallway corridors. Pair it with a simple contemporary chair or place it alongside modern artwork to create a balanced contrast between period craftsmanship and modern decor.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a beeswax polish annually to maintain the natural sheen and preserve the timber grain. Keep the desk away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking or fading of the delicate wood veneers.
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