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A Fine Early 19thc. Davenport Desk
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A Fine Early 19thc. Davenport Desk

19th century
Sold 20 October 2026 · Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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5831

A Fine Early 19thc. Davenport Desk

With four side drawers, sliding desk top

With brass gallery, pen drawers to the

Side.

21”w x 33”h x 28”d

54cm w x 84cm h x 71cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Antique Davenport Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Reference Numbers
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SA958007
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5831
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We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
5831

A Fine Early 19thc. Davenport Desk

With four side drawers, sliding desk top

With brass gallery, pen drawers to the

Side.

21”w x 33”h x 28”d

54cm w x 84cm h x 71cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Antique Davenport Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA958007
Dealers Internal Ref
5831
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
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An early 19th-century mahogany Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, a brass top gallery rail, and four side drawers with turned wooden knobs. SOLD20 OCT 26
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Archive I An early 19th-century mahogany Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, a brass top gallery rail, and four side drawers with turned wooden knobs. SOLD20 OCT 26

A Fine Early 19thc. Davenport Desk

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
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Items Sold 2,027
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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An early 19th-century mahogany Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, a brass top gallery rail, and four side drawers with turned wooden knobs.
A Fine Early 19thc. Davenport Desk
Ref: SA958007
An early 19th-century mahogany Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, a brass top gallery rail, and four side drawers with turned wooden knobs.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSloped writing surface, brass gallery rail, side drawers, turned knobs
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 71 cm (28 in)

This early 19th-century Davenport desk comes in a Regency style constructed from warm brown mahogany with leather upholstery and brass hardware. The piece displays a sloped writing surface inset with a green leather panel, surrounded by a brass gallery rail along the top edge. Four graduated side drawers on the right flank feature small turned wooden knobs, complemented by stepped mouldings around the base and side panels. The compact proportions measure 84 cm high, 54 cm wide, and 71 cm deep. The desk functions as a practical writing station in a home study or library, providing integrated storage within a small footprint.

FAQs

A Davenport desk is a small, compact writing desk characterised by a sloped writing surface above a chest of side-opening drawers, originally commissioned in Britain in the late 18th century.

These desks were constructed using primary hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, paired with inset leather skivers, hand-cut dovetail joints, and brass or wooden hardware.

Authentic period examples feature hand-sawn timber drawer linings, original keyhole escutcheons, hand-carved joinery beneath the sloping lid, and period-appropriate wear along the base.

Position the piece within a compact alcove, hallway nook, or living area, balancing the dark timber tones against neutral wall palettes and minimalist lighting.

Maintain the timber finish by applying high-grade beeswax paste along the grain annually, keeping the desk away from direct heat sources, and using specialized conditioner on the leather insert.
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