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Victorian Carved Oak Davenport Desk
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Victorian Carved Oak Davenport Desk

19th century
Description

Victorian period carved oak Davenport desk.

Having upper pencil storage with carved upstand back.

Leather top writing surface with lift up lid revealing storage space. Lower opening storage drawers with carved mask pull decoration.

Carved decoration to opposite side and front.

This attractive and useful oak small writing desk is in good all round condition. Circa 1850

Measurements

Height 36"

Width 21"

Depth 21"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Physical Dimensions
Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Declaration

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Oak Davenport Desk to the 1850s.

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SA668984
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437B29/11 WH
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Description
Victorian period carved oak Davenport desk.

Having upper pencil storage with carved upstand back.

Leather top writing surface with lift up lid revealing storage space. Lower opening storage drawers with carved mask pull decoration.

fig 1. A Victorian carved oak Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, decorative scroll carving, and an upper stationary gallery.
fig 1. Victorian Carved Oak Davenport Desk

Carved decoration to opposite side and front.

This attractive and useful oak small writing desk is in good all round condition. Circa 1850

Measurements

Height 36"

Width 21"

Depth 21"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Oak Davenport Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA668984
Dealers Internal Ref
437B29/11 WH
Harrison Antique Furniture
Harrison Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

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 carved oak Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, decorative scroll carving, and an upper stationary gallery.
Victorian Carved Oak Davenport Desk
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A Victorian carved oak Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, decorative scroll carving, and an upper stationary gallery.
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A Davenport desk is a compact writing desk with a sloped top, originally named after Captain Davenport who commissioned the design in the late 18th century. It became widely popular during the Victorian era as a functional piece of writing furniture for studies and morning rooms.

Victorian Davenport desks were predominantly constructed from hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring hand-dovetailed joinery and carved ornamentation. The writing incline frequently incorporates a fitted leather insert, accompanied by interior stationary compartments and side drawers.

Authentic Victorian examples display relief foliate or scroll carving, period-correct brass fittings, and natural wear along the drawer runners and hinges. Interior dovetail joints typically show minor hand-cut irregularities rather than machine-milled uniformity.

Position the desk in a quiet nook or home library paired with a streamlined modern desk chair to create an eclectic study area. Balance the dark timber by styling the upper gallery with contemporary brass accessories or botanical prints.

Dust the woodwork regularly using a soft, dry cloth and apply beeswax polish along the grain to maintain the timber finish. Avoid placement near direct heat sources or prolonged sunlight, and treat the leather inset with a dedicated leather conditioner.
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