antique furniture: davenports
A Davenport is a small desk with an inclined lifting desktop attached with hinges to the back of the body. Lifting the desktop accesses a large compartment with storage space for paper and other writing implements, and smaller spaces in the forms of small drawers and pigeonholes. The Davenport has drawers on one of its sides, which are sometimes concealed by a panel. This stack of side drawers holds up the back of the desk and most of its weight. The front of the desk stands on thick legs or pillars which are often highly carved, somewhat exaggerated, thick cabriole legs, but these are not essential.
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Antique Gentleman's Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk Victorian, C.1880
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.9774This is an antique gentleman's Davenport. An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing cabinet in Aesthetic Period taste, dating to the Victorian era, circa 1880.A fine example, with exquisite craftsmanship and beautifully appointedDisplays a desirable aged patina and in very good order throughoutSuperb walnut stocks show fine grain interest and rich caramel huesComprehensive suite of compartments set within the delightful frameThe angled top hosts a lidded compartment ahead of the skiverTanned to a rich amber hue, the tooled and embossed skiver in good conditionOpening to reveal a striking bird's eye maple interior, with a pair of recessed drawersBoth upper sections dressed with brass lock escutcheons — in working order, key presentAppealing field panelling decorates the lower fascia and side panelsCarved foliate friezes adorn each panel, with shaped apron brackets adding a flourishRight hand side hosts a quartet of delightful drawers behind a cabinet door — key presentThe whole standing upon a set of four bun feet with collared finishThis is a striking antique gentleman's Davenport, with an eye-catching decorative finish in Aesthetic Period taste and offering an eye-catching set of storage options. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 58cm (22.75'')Max Depth: 55.5cm (21.75'')Max Height: 91.5cm (36'')Interior Width: 49.5cm (19.5'')Interior Depth: 33cm (13'')Interior Height (at Front): 7.5cm (3'')Interior Height (at Rear): 13.5cm (5.25'')Skiver Width: 47.5cm (18.75'')Skiver Depth: 27.5cm (10.75'')Drawer Width: 36.5cm (14.25'')Drawer Depth: 24.5cm (9.75'')Drawer Height: 9.5cm (3.75'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Gentleman's Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk Victorian, C.1880
£1,695.00
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Walnut Davenport Circa 1875
frank craig antiques, torquay, united kingdom
A good quality Walnut Davenport, the top with hinged lid concealing a stationery compartment with Pen-rest and 2 inkwells over a leathered writing surface which opens to reveal 2 drawers and pigeon holes. The lower...
£950.00
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19th Century burr walnut davenport
martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom
19th Century burr walnut davenport, the sloping top has the original tan colour leather writing surface decorated with blind tooling, which lifts up to reveal a compartment with four drawers, two of which are dummy...
£1,950.00
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Early 19th Century mahogany davenport by Gillows of Lancaster
martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom
A superb quality early 19th Century mahogany davenport stamped Gillows of Lancaster, the desk having a panelled hinged door opening to reveal an arrangement of four graduated mahogany lined drawers with the original brass recessed...
£2,850.00
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Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Davenport Desk
unique antiques by emma jade, ipswich, united kingdom
Antique Victorian quality inlaid rosewood freestanding Davenport desk, Having the original brass gallery above a lift up stationary box above a writing slope with the original leather crossbanded in rosewood opening to reveal a fitter...
£975.00
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Desk Davenport burr walnut Victorian Ladies writing station circa 1850's
bore park antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom
Quality item from Victorian times as useful today as when made, condition good though could do with a good polish, draws down one side other sides are false nice interior all round a very good...
£795.00
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Antique Mid-Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1860, mid-Victorian exhibition quality, burr walnut davenport desk. Surmounted by a stationery/pen section with lifting lid above the sloped writing surface, with a gilt tooled burgundy hide. The satin birch interior with mahogany lined...
£1,990.00
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Antique Inlaid Rosewood Davenport Desk
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1900, inlaid rosewood davenport desk. The raised top section with ¾ pierced brass gallery and inlaid top opening to a fitted interior. The hinged, sloping lid with leather surface (by Roy Kirby of London),...
£1,750.00
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Davenport
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1860, Victorian mahogany davenport of traditional form. The ¾ shaped gallery over a gilt tooled leather writing surface, opening to a satinwood-lined interior with a series of real and faux drawers. One side has...
£1,750.00
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George IV Military Style Mahogany Davenport
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1820, neat sized George IV military style mahogany davenport. The top has a sliding removable section and a three quarter, well cast brass gallery. With a leather writing surface, above an uninterrupted interior, raised...
£2,250.00
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19th Century Anglo-Indian carved davenport
martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom
A superb quality 19th Century carved teak Anglo-Indian davenport, profusely carved all over with pierced and carved flowers, foliage and vines, the sloping top having a raised gallery, a green leather writing surface decorated with...
£2,850.00
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Regency Mahogany Davenport
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1840, unusual early 19th century mahogany davenport. The sliding top with a gilt-bronze open foliate gallery and embossed leather writing surface opens to reveal an interior with banks of drawers and a secret locking...
£2,600.00
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Unusual Satin Birch Davenport Desk
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1860, unusual satin birch davenport desk. The desk is freestanding with a three quarter wraparound gallery and a sloping, hinged writing surface in red leather which is gilded, tooled. It opens to reveal a...
£2,750.00
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William IV Rosewood Davenport
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1830, William IV rosewood davenport with stamp of M. Willson. With a three quarter rosewood gallery with turned balustrades and a beaded top rail. The green leather slope has tooling and gilding and opens...
£3,000.00
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William IV Rosewood Davenport Desk
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1835, William IV rosewood davenport desk. With wraparound three quarter gallery, shaped top rail and 4 circular finials, there are 2 recesses for ink bottles and pens to the back. The sloping lid has...
£2,750.00
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Davenport rosewood desk Victorian
bore park antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom
Superb clean desk, has good bank of draws and pull out pen holder comes with key, sizes being height 81cm length 56cm depth 57cm, offering free UK delivery.
£1,250.00
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Victorian Pollard Oak Davenport
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1870, unusual Victorian pollard oak davenport. The top has a mother of pearl inlay on the flat section – stating ‘Oak, The Growth of Woodbrook‘. The slope has an unusual green leather writing surface...
£1,950.00
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Early Victorian Burr Elm Davenport
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1840, early Victorian burr elm davenport with a sliding top. Most items include delivery anywhere in the UK mainland.
£3,500.00
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Fine Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
john howkins antiques, hempnall green, united kingdom
A very attractive Victorian burr walnut freestanding davenport with superb boxwood inlay. The brass galleried top lifts to reveal a well fitted stationary compartment. The bow fronted and inlaid fall has a replaced green leather...
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Victorian Patented Writing Cabinet Davenport
john howkins antiques, hempnall green, united kingdom
A very good quality and unusual freestanding Victorian patented metamorphic walnut writing cabinet / davenport. The cabinet having good quality carved detail throughout with 3 drawers to the right hand side and 3 dummy drawers...
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Davenport
john howkins antiques, hempnall green, united kingdom
A superior quality Victorian harlequin davenport made from fine walnut and burr walnut veneers. The hidden sprung stationary compartment with a boxwood interior and a very good pierced gallery which when closed shows a conforming...
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Antique Burr Walnut Victorian Davenport / Writing Desk
the antique shop, sutton bridge, united kingdom
Antique Burr Walnut Victorian Davenport / Writing Desk. This lovely quality Victorian figured walnut davenport has a lift up stationary compartment with a brass gallery around the top, the leather writing slope lifts to reveal...
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Antique Victorian Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
the antique shop, sutton bridge, united kingdom
Antique Walnut Davenport. This antique Victorian 19th century burr walnut davenport / writing desk having a wonderful figured walnut front panel with carved and scroll supports with fret work behind the front supports. The right...
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Arts and Crafts Oak Rising Top Davenport
selling vintage retro ltd, steyning, united kingdom
Very good quality Oak Victorian Arts and Crafts Aesthetic Movement Davenport. Excellent condition Made around the 1880s Inside the cupboard on the side are 4 drawers with brass military handles. The writing desk slides out...
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Quality Victorian Walnut Davenport.
a.f.dade antiques., poling, near arundel., united kingdom
A Good Quality Victorian Walnut Davenport Of Good Colour And Well Figured Veneers With Marquetry Boxwood Inlays To The Front And Top.Four Drawers With Dummy Reverse To The Opposing Side.
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