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19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
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19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk

19th century
For Sale by FB Antiques
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Selling is a very nice Quality Victorian burr walnut davenport/desk. The raised top lifts to reveal compartments for envelopes pens etc. The fall has a green leather insert which is tooled to the edge and when opened reveals four small drawers with storage space for papers etc. The front of the desk has nice shaped carved cabriol legs with four drawers to the side and dummy drawers the other and the desk stands on bun feet. It has all its original lock.

Measures: Width 21", depth 22", height 32".

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
81.3cm (32.01")
Width
55.9cm (22.01")
Depth
55.9cm (22.01")
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SA1099870
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Selling is a very nice Quality Victorian burr walnut davenport/desk. The raised top lifts to reveal compartments for envelopes pens etc.
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The fall has a green leather insert which is tooled to the edge and when opened reveals four small drawers with storage space for papers etc.
FB Antiques

The front of the desk has nice shaped carved cabriol legs with four drawers to the side and dummy drawers the other and the desk stands on bun feet. It has all its original lock.

Measures: Width 21", depth 22", height 32".

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
81.3cm (32.01")
Width
55.9cm (22.01")
Depth
55.9cm (22.01")
Reference Numbers
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SA1099870
Dealers Internal Ref
OS43
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A Victorian burr walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped green leather top, carved front supports, and side drawers.
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Archive I A Victorian burr walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped green leather top, carved front supports, and side drawers.

19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk

Archive II A Victorian burr walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped green leather top, carved front supports, and side drawers. View II
Archive III A Victorian burr walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped green leather top, carved front supports, and side drawers. View III
Archive IV A Victorian burr walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped green leather top, carved front supports, and side drawers. View IV
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Unit 7 Main Road
Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
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CM3 8DY
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A Victorian burr walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped green leather top, carved front supports, and side drawers.
19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
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A Victorian burr walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped green leather top, carved front supports, and side drawers.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWriting Desks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Leather, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Carved cabriole supports, Green leather inset slope, Side drawers
  • SizeH 81.3 cm (32 in) x W 55.9 cm (22 in) x D 55.9 cm (22 in)

This Victorian Davenport writing desk is constructed from burr walnut with a warm brown timber colour and stands on bun feet. The piece features a raised stationery compartment at the back and a sloping writing surface inset with green leather with gold tooling along the border. Ornate carved cabriole supports rise from the front corners to hold the desktop, while a bank of four small drawers with round wooden pull handles occupies the left side. The entire item measures 81.3 cm high, 55.9 cm wide, and 55.9 cm deep. Placed in a home library or study today, this compact writing desk provides a dedicated workspace for correspondence and paperwork. The interior compartments organise envelopes and pens, while the side drawers store stationery out of sight. The traditional proportions allow the piece to sit comfortably against a wall or float within a study while occupying minimal floor space.

FAQs

A Davenport desk is a compact writing desk originating in the late 18th century, characterised by a sloped writing surface and a bank of drawers built into the side.

These desks were typically constructed from high-quality hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often featuring decorative burr veneers and leather-lined writing slopes.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original brass locks or timber knobs, natural patination, and genuine gilded or blind-tooled leather inserts.

Place the desk in a quiet corner of a study, bedroom, or living room, paired with an elegant side chair and subtle brass lighting to create a dedicated reading or writing area.

Apply a clear beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain, avoid placement near direct heat sources to prevent veneer lifting, and dust the leather inset gently with a soft dry cloth.
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