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Victorian Inlaid Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
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Victorian Inlaid Walnut Davenport Writing Desk

19th century
Description

Attractive, small, late Victorian period inlaid walnut Davenport writing desk.

Having lift up lid with inset leather writing surface, revealing storage space interior.

Back section of top, having gallery surround with small lift up lid revealing fitted interior, pencil case, paper storage area.

Raised on two tier shelf section with original turned supports.

This attractive and decorative piece of small Victorian inlaid walnut Victorian furniture is in nice condition, having original polish finish, circa 1870.

Height 35"

Width 21"

Depth 16"

Delivery Cost: UK Mainland £40 Payable to Driver

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Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1870s.

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384B29/6
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Description
Attractive, small, late Victorian period inlaid walnut Davenport writing desk.

Having lift up lid with inset leather writing surface, revealing storage space interior.

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Back section of top, having gallery surround with small lift up lid revealing fitted interior, pencil case, paper storage area.
Affordable Old Furniture
fig 1. Victorian walnut davenport writing desk featuring a sloped leather-inset writing surface, floral marquetry inlay, top brass gallery rail, and two open tiered shelves supported by turned columns.
fig 1. Victorian Inlaid Walnut Davenport Writing Desk

Raised on two tier shelf section with original turned supports.

This attractive and decorative piece of small Victorian inlaid walnut Victorian furniture is in nice condition, having original polish finish, circa 1870.

Height 35"

Width 21"

Depth 16"

Delivery Cost: UK Mainland £40 Payable to Driver

Date of Manufacture

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA175228
Dealers Internal Ref
384B29/6
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Archive I Victorian walnut davenport writing desk featuring a sloped leather-inset writing surface, floral marquetry inlay, top brass gallery rail, and two open tiered shelves supported by turned columns.

Victorian Inlaid Walnut Davenport Writing Desk

Archive II Victorian walnut davenport writing desk featuring a sloped leather-inset writing surface, floral marquetry inlay, top brass gallery rail, and two open tiered shelves supported by turned columns. View II
Archive III Victorian walnut davenport writing desk featuring a sloped leather-inset writing surface, floral marquetry inlay, top brass gallery rail, and two open tiered shelves supported by turned columns. View III
Archive IV Victorian walnut davenport writing desk featuring a sloped leather-inset writing surface, floral marquetry inlay, top brass gallery rail, and two open tiered shelves supported by turned columns. View IV
Archive V Victorian walnut davenport writing desk featuring a sloped leather-inset writing surface, floral marquetry inlay, top brass gallery rail, and two open tiered shelves supported by turned columns. View V
Archive VI Victorian walnut davenport writing desk featuring a sloped leather-inset writing surface, floral marquetry inlay, top brass gallery rail, and two open tiered shelves supported by turned columns. View VI
Archive VII Victorian walnut davenport writing desk featuring a sloped leather-inset writing surface, floral marquetry inlay, top brass gallery rail, and two open tiered shelves supported by turned columns. View VII
Archive VIII Victorian walnut davenport writing desk featuring a sloped leather-inset writing surface, floral marquetry inlay, top brass gallery rail, and two open tiered shelves supported by turned columns. View VIII
Archive IX Victorian walnut davenport writing desk featuring a sloped leather-inset writing surface, floral marquetry inlay, top brass gallery rail, and two open tiered shelves supported by turned columns. View IX
Archive X Victorian walnut davenport writing desk featuring a sloped leather-inset writing surface, floral marquetry inlay, top brass gallery rail, and two open tiered shelves supported by turned columns. View X
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Victorian walnut davenport writing desk featuring a sloped leather-inset writing surface, floral marquetry inlay, top brass gallery rail, and two open tiered shelves supported by turned columns.
Victorian Inlaid Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
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Victorian walnut davenport writing desk featuring a sloped leather-inset writing surface, floral marquetry inlay, top brass gallery rail, and two open tiered shelves supported by turned columns.
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A Davenport desk is a compact writing desk defined by a sloped writing surface positioned over storage, originally created in the late eighteenth century. During the Victorian era, they gained popularity in private residences, featuring gallery rails, leather writing inserts, and tiered shelves or side drawers.

Victorian Davenports were constructed using fine hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood. They frequently incorporate brass gallery railings, hand-tooled leather inserts, and decorative wood marquetry or stringing.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, original brass hardware, turned wooden support columns, and authentic wear patterns along the sloped writing lid and plinth bases.

A Davenport desk functions as a functional accent piece in an entryway, living room alcove, or compact home office nook, serving as a dedicated laptop station paired with contemporary seating.

Position the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer movement. Treat the wood finish with high-quality beeswax polish and dust the leather surface with a dry, soft cloth.
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