How do I use a slant front desk?

Lower the hinged writing flap to reveal the interior desk space and pigeonholes for correspondence. Store writing materials inside the internal drawers and keep the sloping flap closed when the desk is not in use.

Where should I place an antique desk?

Position the piece against a sturdy wall in a study or living room where natural light falls across the writing surface. Keep wooden furniture away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and fading.

How do I tell walnut pieces from mahogany?

Walnut timber typically shows rich brown grain patterns with darker figuring, prevalent in pieces from the late 17th century through the Georgian period. Mahogany exhibits a reddish-brown tone with straight or flame grain characteristics, becoming common in cabinetmaking from the mid 18th century onward.

What is a Davenport desk?

A Davenport is a small, upright desk featuring a sloping writing flap and side-opening drawers rather than traditional front chests. Originating in the Regency era, these compact pieces suit smaller spaces while providing internal storage.

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An antique English slant front desk brings fitted pigeonholes, secret drawers and a hinged writing flap into a room.

Antique Fall Front Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1750

18th century

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Antique Fall Front Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1750

From London Fine Antiques

£5,750

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bureau

1920 - 1940

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English 1930s Flame Fronted Mahogany Bureau with Warm Colour & Character

From Whites Antiques

£875

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bureau

18th century

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George I Figured Walnut Bureau

From FB Antiques

£1,250

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bureau

1920 - 1940

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Fabulous Stanley Webb Davies 1930’S Oak Writing Bureau

From Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

£1,950

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bureau

19th century

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William IV Rosewood Davenport

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£1,195

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desks

17th century

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Early Oak Bureau

From witchantiques.com

£945

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bureau

18th century

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Rare Antique Barrister's Bureau, English Secretary, Escritoire, Georgian, C.1760

From London Fine Antiques

£9,850

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bureau

18th century

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18th Century English Mahogany Secretaire Bureau Bookcase/cabinet

From Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

£6,800

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bureau

18th century

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George 3rd Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

From Helios and Co Antiques

£395

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bureau

18th century

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William and Mary Walnut Kneehole Bureau

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£2,850

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bureau

Secret drawers hidden behind removable pigeonholes reward curious owners with miniature compartments built for storing hidden letters and small valuables.

18th century

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18th Century English Bureau

From Arcadia Antiques

£1,995

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bureau

18th century

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George II Walnut Bureau Bookcase

From Georgian Antiques

£4,250

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bureau

18th century

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George III Mahogany Bureau

From Nicholas Little Antiques

£750

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bureau

18th century

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Antique Bureau, Mahogany, English, Georgian, 18th Century, Circa 1770

From London Fine Antiques

£1,695

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bureau

18th century

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A Large George III Mahogany Bureau with Fitted Interior

From John Hubbard Antiques

£1,275

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bureau

18th century

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18th Century English Bureau Bookcase

From Arcadia Antiques

£2,995

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Antique English Slant Front Desk

Antique Fall Front Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1750

English 1930s Flame Fronted Mahogany Bureau with Warm Colour & Character

George I Figured Walnut Bureau

Fabulous Stanley Webb Davies 1930’S Oak Writing Bureau

William IV Rosewood Davenport

Early Oak Bureau

Rare Antique Barrister's Bureau, English Secretary, Escritoire, Georgian, C.1760

18th Century English Mahogany Secretaire Bureau Bookcase/cabinet

George 3rd Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

William and Mary Walnut Kneehole Bureau

18th Century English Bureau

George II Walnut Bureau Bookcase

George III Mahogany Bureau

Antique Bureau, Mahogany, English, Georgian, 18th Century, Circa 1770

A Large George III Mahogany Bureau with Fitted Interior

18th Century English Bureau Bookcase

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