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Victorian Satin Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk
Harrison Antique Furniture
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Victorian Satin Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk

19th century
Description

Early Victorian period satin mahogany Davenport with twin bold barley twist front columns.

Having lift writing slope with inset tooled leather top revealing storage space and fitted interior.

Side opening storage drawers and upper pull out pen tray. In lovely condition with a pleasing colour polish finish. Circa 1840

Measurements

Height to Back 33"

Width 23"

Depth 24"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

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Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Mahogany Davenport Desk to the 1800s.

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SA386703
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555B29/1 (CC/long rm)
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Description
Early Victorian period satin mahogany Davenport with twin bold barley twist front columns.

Having lift writing slope with inset tooled leather top revealing storage space and fitted interior.

Side opening storage drawers and upper pull out pen tray. In lovely condition with a pleasing colour polish finish. Circa 1840

Measurements

Height to Back 33"

Width 23"

Depth 24"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Mahogany Davenport Desk to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA386703
Dealers Internal Ref
555B29/1 (CC/long rm)
Harrison Antique Furniture
Harrison Antique Furniture
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At harrison antique furniture we sell online affordable antique & pre-1940's furniture for every room in the home.

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A Victorian satin mahogany Davenport writing desk featuring a red leather inset top, keyhole escutcheon, and spiral barley twist front supports.
Victorian Satin Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk
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A Davenport desk is a small, compact writing desk characterised by an inclined writing surface and a cabinet of drawers. Originating in the late eighteenth century, it gained widespread popularity during the Victorian era as a functional study piece.

Victorian Davenports were commonly constructed from solid hardwoods and veneers such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood. The writing slopes frequently feature gilt-tooled leather inserts, brass hardware, and turned or spiral-carved legs.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples often exhibit hand-dovetailed drawer joints, hand-carved decorative supports such as barley twists, and period-correct brass escutcheons or castors. Natural patina and light wear around the leather surface and base also indicate age.

A Davenport desk functions as a compact workstation in an alcove, home office, or living room corner. Placing a simple brass desk lamp on top alongside curated stationery preserves its utility while integrating with contemporary schemes.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking or fading of the mahogany finish. Clean the wood with a soft, dry cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically, taking care to avoid the leather insert.
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