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.

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Antique Exceptional 18th Century George I Figured Walnut Bureau Bookcase Secretaire Cabinet

From London City Antiques

£9,750

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18th Century English Mahogany Secretaire Bureau Bookcase/cabinet

From Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

£6,800

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William IV Rosewood Davenport

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£1,195

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George 3rd Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

From Helios and Co Antiques

£395

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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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George II Walnut Bureau Bookcase

From Georgian Antiques

£4,250

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18th Century English Bureau

From Arcadia Antiques

£1,995

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William and Mary Walnut Kneehole Bureau

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£2,850

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Superb Early 18th Century English Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase of the Queen Anne Period with Original Patina & Interesting Provenance

From LVS Decorative Arts

£16,500

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Queen Anne Walnut Bureau

From Walton House Antiques

£1,950

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

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Early 18th Century Solid Walnut English Bureau Bookcase

From S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

£14,500

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Fine 18th Century George I Period Walnut Bureau Bookcase, C1720

From Anthony Short Antiques

£9,800

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Late 17thc Oak Bureau (Small)

From Mike Melody Antiques

£625

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Large Antique Fall-front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780

From London Fine Antiques

£7,950

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English Painted Bureau

From Arcadia Antiques

£2,250

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19th century

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Antique Tall Davenport, English, Walnut, Bureau Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1860

From London Fine Antiques

£3,450

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Antique English Slant Front Desk

Antique Exceptional 18th Century George I Figured Walnut Bureau Bookcase Secretaire Cabinet

18th Century English Mahogany Secretaire Bureau Bookcase/cabinet

William IV Rosewood Davenport

George 3rd Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

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

George II Walnut Bureau Bookcase

18th Century English Bureau

William and Mary Walnut Kneehole Bureau

Superb Early 18th Century English Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase of the Queen Anne Period with Original Patina & Interesting Provenance

Queen Anne Walnut Bureau

Early 18th Century Solid Walnut English Bureau Bookcase

Fine 18th Century George I Period Walnut Bureau Bookcase, C1720

Late 17thc Oak Bureau (Small)

Large Antique Fall-front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780

English Painted Bureau

Antique Tall Davenport, English, Walnut, Bureau Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1860

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