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Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk
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Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk

19th century
Description

Victorian period walnut Davenport writing desk raised on castor feet.

Having pierced carved upstand. Lift up leather top writing surface revealing storage space. Outer side easy opening storage drawers with original wooden knob handles.

Front barley twist supporting pillars. Desk in good all round condition. Circa 1850

Measurements

Height 37"

Width 21"

Depth 21"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Declaration

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

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SA874510
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413B26/11/21 Bdr
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Description
Victorian period walnut Davenport writing desk raised on castor feet.

Having pierced carved upstand. Lift up leather top writing surface revealing storage space. Outer side easy opening storage drawers with original wooden knob handles.

Front barley twist supporting pillars. Desk in good all round condition. Circa 1850

Measurements

Height 37"

Width 21"

Depth 21"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA874510
Dealers Internal Ref
413B26/11/21 Bdr
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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Victorian walnut davenport desk featuring a sloped green leather writing top, fretwork gallery, barley twist front supports, and side drawers.
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The Davenport desk originated in the late 18th century, named after a Captain Davenport who commissioned the original design from Gillows of Lancaster. The design features a sloped top for writing positioned above side-mounted drawers, designed to offer compact storage and portability for offices and domestic studies throughout the 19th century.

Victorian Davenport desks were predominantly constructed from solid woods and veneers such as walnut, mahogany, and rosewood. The sloped writing surface typically features an inset leather writing pad, accompanied by brass drawer handles, keyhole escutcheons, and iron casters.

Authentic 19th-century Davenport desks typically feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, original brass locks, and secondary woods like pine or oak for interior drawer linings. Examine the construction of decorative elements, such as turned or barley twist columns and pierced galleries, alongside evidence of age-appropriate wear to the original finish.

A Davenport desk serves as a compact workstation in living rooms, bedrooms, or hallways. Pair the piece with a modern accent chair and brass desk lamp, utilising its internal compartments to keep stationery and electronic devices organized while maintaining a clean aesthetic.

Maintain the wood surface by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Keep the leather inset clean with a damp cloth and mild soap, ensuring the piece is placed away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage or discolouration.
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