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Antique Victorian Freestanding Walnut Davenport

19th century
Sold 13 April 2025 · London City Antiques
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Description

Antique Victorian freestanding walnut Davenport having a lift up lid with fitted interior, shaped writing surface, elegantly carved front. Two drawers to the right hand side with original brass handles. Two false drawers to the left side with original brass handles. It stands on carved cabriole legs on original castors.

A lovely example in wonderful original condition.

Dimensions:

H 94 x W 53 x D 52.5cm

To surface 72.5cm

Dated 1880

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
52.5cm (20.67")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA965859
Dealers Internal Reference
1801
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Description
Antique Victorian freestanding walnut Davenport having a lift up lid with fitted interior, shaped writing surface, elegantly carved front. Two drawers to the right hand side with original brass handles. Two false drawers to the left side with original brass handles. It stands on carved cabriole legs on original castors.

A lovely example in wonderful original condition.

Dimensions:

H 94 x W 53 x D 52.5cm

To surface 72.5cm

Dated 1880

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1880s.

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
52.5cm (20.67")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA965859
Dealers Internal Ref
1801
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An antique Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping green leather-inlaid writing surface, carved cabriole legs, and a stationary compartment on top.
Antique Victorian Freestanding Walnut Davenport
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSloping writing lid, Cabriole legs, Tooled leather inlay, Superstructure gallery
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 52.5 cm (21 in)

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A Davenport desk is a compact type of writing desk that originated in the late 18th century, supposedly commissioned by Captain Davenport for use on ships. By the Victorian era, it evolved into a popular domestic writing and stationery cabinet featuring a sloping leather-inlaid writing surface and side drawers.

These pieces are traditionally crafted from dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or burr walnut, often featuring hand-carved decorative elements, dovetailed drawer construction, brass castors, and inset tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, aged patina on the wood and leather, traditional brass hardware, and secondary woods consistent with the 19th century.

An antique Davenport provides a practical, compact writing station that works exceptionally well in modern home studies, living rooms, or bedrooms as a focal point, pairing effectively with minimalist seating to create a balanced contrast between old and new.

Maintain the wood by applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the grain, and clean the leather surface using a slightly damp cloth followed by a neutral leather cream, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive heat sources.
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