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Antique Mid-victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
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Antique Mid-victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

19th century
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Circa 1860, mid-Victorian exhibition quality, burr walnut davenport desk. Surmounted by a stationery/pen section with lifting lid above the sloped writing surface, with a gilt tooled burgundy hide. The satin birch interior with mahogany lined drawers, with finely turned handles. On the right side, 4 drawers with unusual acorn turned handles and mahogany liners, and original brass locks (with dummy drawers to opposite). The panelled front is flanked by spiral, ring turned supports, all on a shaped platform base over flat bun feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
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Georgian Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA807423
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Circa 1860, mid-Victorian exhibition quality, burr walnut davenport desk.
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Surmounted by a stationery/pen section with lifting lid above the sloped writing surface, with a gilt tooled burgundy hide.
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The satin birch interior with mahogany lined drawers, with finely turned handles. On the right side, 4 drawers with unusual acorn turned handles and mahogany liners, and original brass locks (with dummy drawers to opposite). The panelled front is flanked by spiral, ring turned supports, all on a shaped platform base over flat bun feet.

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA807423
Dealers Internal Ref
WP143
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A mid-Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped writing surface with an inset maroon leather top, carved support pillars, and four side drawers.
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Archive I A mid-Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped writing surface with an inset maroon leather top, carved support pillars, and four side drawers.

Antique Mid-victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

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A mid-Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped writing surface with an inset maroon leather top, carved support pillars, and four side drawers.
Antique Mid-Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
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A mid-Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped writing surface with an inset maroon leather top, carved support pillars, and four side drawers.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Leather, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Sloped writing top, Carved support pillars, Turned bun feet
  • SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This mid-Victorian davenport desk dates from circa 1860 and takes the form of an exhibition quality piece in burr walnut. The rich warm brown timber displays striking figure across the surfaces, complemented by a sloping writing top inset with a burgundy leather panel edged in gilt tooling. A stationery compartment with a lifting lid sits above the writing surface. The right side contains four graduated drawers fitted with small turned wooden handles and brass keyhole escutcheons, balanced by dummy drawers on the left. Spiral-turned support pillars flank the panelled front, rising from a shaped platform base set upon turned bun feet. Practical dimensions of 83 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 53 cm deep make this a compact workspace. Placed in a study, home office, or living room, it offers a functional writing area and storage while serving as a decorative focal point.

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A Davenport desk is a compact writing desk featuring an inclined top surface and side-mounted drawers, originally commissioned by Captain Davenport in the late eighteenth century and widely popularised during the Victorian period.

Victorian Davenport desks were typically constructed using fine hardwoods such as burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often featuring hand-carved pillars, leather-lined writing surfaces, and brass or turned wooden drawer knobs.

Authentic mid-Victorian examples feature hand-dovetailed drawer joints, genuine burr wood veneers, concealed castors under bun feet, and functional lock mechanisms, along with age-appropriate timber wear.

Position the Davenport desk in a quiet alcove, hallway, or study nook, pairing its rich wood grain with a neutral backdrop, modern brass lighting, and contemporary artwork to create a balanced focal point.

Protect the burr walnut veneer by keeping the desk away from direct sunlight and radiator heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft lint-free cloth, and applying a high-grade beeswax polish annually.
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