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Antique Victorian Rosewood Davenport

19th century
Sold 2 January 2025 · Antique Furniture Direct
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A charming and good quality antique rosewood Victorian davenport desk dating from circa 1860. In beautifully figured rosewood, it has a tooled leather top that lifts up to reveal a fitted interior. There is a brass gallery to the back and to the side is a pull out stationary compartment and a panelled door which opens to reveal four drawers. The cupboard to the side locks and comes with a key, the top lock is stamped “C&C”. It stands on carved feet with casters to the front and back.

Construction/Wood:

Rosewood

Condition Report:

Good condition with wear and marks commensurate with age.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 59cm

Max Depth: 60cm

Height to Front: 72cm

Height at Back: 82cm

Top internal: 5cm Min High x 12cm Max Height x 53cm Wide x 37cm Deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Rosewood Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA1032977
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A charming and good quality antique rosewood Victorian davenport desk dating from circa 1860.
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In beautifully figured rosewood, it has a tooled leather top that lifts up to reveal a fitted interior.
Antique Furniture Direct

There is a brass gallery to the back and to the side is a pull out stationary compartment and a panelled door which opens to reveal four drawers. The cupboard to the side locks and comes with a key, the top lock is stamped “C&C”. It stands on carved feet with casters to the front and back.

fig 1. An antique Victorian rosewood Davenport desk featuring a sloped orange-leather writing surface, a brass gallery rail on top, and carved scroll supports with castors.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Rosewood Davenport

Construction/Wood:

Rosewood

Condition Report:

Good condition with wear and marks commensurate with age.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 59cm

Max Depth: 60cm

Height to Front: 72cm

Height at Back: 82cm

Top internal: 5cm Min High x 12cm Max Height x 53cm Wide x 37cm Deep

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Rosewood Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1032977
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Archive I An antique Victorian rosewood Davenport desk featuring a sloped orange-leather writing surface, a brass gallery rail on top, and carved scroll supports with castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Victorian Rosewood Davenport

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An antique Victorian rosewood Davenport desk featuring a sloped orange-leather writing surface, a brass gallery rail on top, and carved scroll supports with castors.
Antique Victorian Rosewood Davenport
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An antique Victorian rosewood Davenport desk featuring a sloped orange-leather writing surface, a brass gallery rail on top, and carved scroll supports with castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSloped leather writing surface, Brass gallery rail, Carved scroll supports, Pedestal side drawers
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

FAQs

A Davenport desk is a compact form of writing desk that originated in the late 18th century, reportedly commissioned by Captain Davenport from the furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster. It typically features a sloped, leather-inset writing surface with a concealed compartment or stationery box above, supported by a pedestal base containing drawers or shelves.

These desks are traditionally constructed from dense cabinet timbers such as rosewood or mahogany, often featuring intricate wood veneers and finely figured grain patterns. Construction methods include dovetail joints for the internal drawers, hand-carved cabriole or scroll supports, and brass gallery rails or castors.

Authentic pieces from the Victorian era typically exhibit period-appropriate construction markers such as hand-cut dovetails, secondary softwood linings inside drawers, traditional beeswax finishes, and genuine patina on the leather writing surface. Makers stamps, brass locks, and castors consistent with 19th-century manufacturing also help verify authenticity.

This compact desk integrates well into modern studies, living rooms, or bedrooms as a functional accent piece. Pairing it with a minimalist chair creates a striking contrast between historical craftsmanship and contemporary simplicity.

Preserve the finish by keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking or fading. Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth and occasionally apply a quality microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood without building up heavy residues.
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