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Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in London, GB
A good quality Victorian piano top davenport with well figured burr walnut. The pop up top with
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19th Century English Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Early Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Early Victorian burr walnut Davenport, this Davenport features a slide top section. Four mahogany
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1850s British Early Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Early 19th Century Mahogany Davenport
Located in Salisbury, GB
An early 19th century mahogany slide top Davenport in the manner of Gillows. With pull-out pen
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1840s Antique Davenport Desk

Small Regency Davenport, circa 1810
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Small sized Regency Davenport in Spanish mahogany with ebony inlay, circa 1810. The cast brass
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1810s Regency Antique Davenport Desk

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Mahogany

Regency Pollard Oak and Ebony Davenport Attributed to George Bullock
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
In superb condition, the Davenport retains its original gilt brass gallery and fitted Bramah locks
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Davenport Desk

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Ebony, Oak

A Mid Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
A mid Victorian burr walnut Davenport. The raised stationary and pen and ink department to the top
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Georgian Burl Mahogany and Walnut Davenport
Located in Pawleys Island, SC
Georgian mahogany and burl walnut davenport. The top has a leather writing surface with foliate
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1810s English Georgian Antique Davenport Desk

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Leather, Maple, Burl, Mahogany, Walnut

Oak Arts and Crafts Style Davenport
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Oak Arts and Crafts style davenport, standing on swept legs with brass castors. Three working
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1890s British Arts and Crafts Antique Davenport Desk

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Oak

Regency Rosewood Davenport by Miles and Edwards
By Miles and Edwards
Located in Northwich, GB
A Regency rosewood davenport by Miles and Edwards, possibly made by Gillows and retailed by Miles
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1810s British Regency Antique Davenport Desk

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Rosewood

Mid Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Top Davenport
Located in Manchester, GB
A lovely mid Victorian piano top burr walnut davenport of superb color and condition. The interior
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1860s European Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Leather, Boxwood, Walnut

Mid-Victorian Walnut and Satinwood Inlaid Davenport
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
A mid-19th century figured walnut and satinwood marquetry davenport. To the top, a pierced gallery
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1860s English Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Maple, Satinwood, Walnut

Burr Walnut, Kingwood and Ormolu Victorian Period Davenport
Located in Darwen, GB
A burr walnut, kingwood and ormolu-mounted Victorian period davenport. The top with an ormolu
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1870s Antique Davenport Desk

Carved Irish Rosewood and Leather Rise and Fall Davenport, circa 1850
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
. The whole standing on recessed castors. This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the
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1840s Irish Early Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Brass

Regency Rosewood Davenport with a Sliding Top in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
A Regency rosewood davenport, the sliding top in the manner of Gillows and a brass gallery to the
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1810s English Regency Antique Davenport Desk

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Rosewood

William IV 19th Century Period Burr Walnut Davenport Stamped by T.Willson
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The davenport's walnut gallery is crisply carved with turned baluster-shaped supports above a green
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1830s British William IV Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Antique Desk
Located in Antrim, GB
Magnificent burr walnut kidney shaped antique desk with Davenport type top incorporated. Green
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1860s European Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Antrim, GB
Fabulous antique burr walnut kidney shaped desk with davenport top incorporated Two drawers over
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1870s European Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

19th Century Mahogany Davenport Attributed Gillows Pedestal Writing Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Brighton, GB
A fine Regency flame mahogany davenport Attributed to Gillows, circa 1815 An unusual pattern with
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Davenport Desk

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Wood, Mahogany

Davenport Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful Davenport desk with a self-rising interior. As usual with a Davenport secretary, it has
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1830s Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Antique Davenport Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Rosewood with Satinwood inlay Davenport Desk Circa 1850
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19th Century British Antique Davenport Desk

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Rosewood, Satinwood

Victorian Davenport Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An English figured walnut ‘Davenport’ desk fitted with four graduated drawers to one side with
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Late 19th Century English Antique Davenport Desk

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Leather, Boxwood, Ebony, Walnut

Nice 19th Century English Chinoiserie Davenport Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Interesting legs on this stunning English black lacquered chinoiserie Davenport desk. A Davenport
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1880s Great Britain (UK) Chinoiserie Antique Davenport Desk

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Wood, Paint

English Mahogany Davenport Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English plum pudding mahogany Davenport desk with adjustable book rest, mechanical top that slides
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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Davenport Desk

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Brass

English Inlaid Davenport Desk
Located in Hixson, TN
A superb Edwardian mahogany inlaid Davenport desk with a top that opens and retracts to reveal a
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1890s English Edwardian Antique Davenport Desk

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
An unusual Victorian Antique Davenport Desk that is reputed to have been made for the Great
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1850s English Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Leather, Ebony, Fruitwood, Walnut

19th Century English Davenport Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An excellent-quality English ‘Davenport’ desk, the sides with pierce-carved fretwork, one side
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1850s English William IV Antique Davenport Desk

Antique English Burl Black Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Burl Black Walnut Davenport Desk with Brass Gallery Rail, c. 1880's
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19th Century English Antique Davenport Desk

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Brass

Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Victorian Davenport desk in walnut Hand crafted from walnut and circa 1890 Sloped writing
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1890s Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English burled walnut mechanical davenport desk. EWD048.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Antique English Burl Walnut Davenport Desk, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Burl Walnut Davenport Desk, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut, Burl

Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut Inlay, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
High quality Victorian Davenport desk Such a good look to this piece, exceptional crafting and
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1860s Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Antique English Burled Walnut Davenport Desk , circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Burled Walnut Davenport Desk with Leather Writing Slant
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19th Century British Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Antique Burled Walnut "Mechanical" Davenport Desk, Circa 1885.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional antique burled walnut "Mechanical" davenport desk, Circa 1885.
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1880s English Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A fine quality Davenport desk 19th century in walnut with a leather writing surface surrounded by
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1880s Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, Circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English burled walnut mechanical davenport desk, Circa 1860.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Antique English Burl Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English burl walnut mechanical davenport desk, circa 1870.   
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19th Century English Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Antique English Davenport Desk, circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Davenport desk. Please examine close up photos to appreciate the beauty of the wood, which is accented
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

19th Century Carved Anglo-Indian Davenport Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An well carved Davenport desk with Anglo-Indian motifs, including trumpet blowing angels. Four
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Davenport Desk

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Hardwood

19th Century Empire Bronze Mounted Antique Davenport Desk
Located in Manhasset, NY
19th century Empire bronze mounted antique davenport desk. This desk has been fully refinished and
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1890s Empire Antique Davenport Desk

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Bronze

Antique Carved Mahogany Davenport Desk Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Davenport desk offers mahogany construction with upper having pierced gallery, slant front
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Late 19th Century Antique Davenport Desk

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Mahogany

William IV 19th century shaped davenport desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
William IV 19th century shaped davenport desk circa 1830. We are pleased to offer this William IV
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Davenport Desk

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Leather, Wood

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English burled walnut mechanical davenport desk, circa 1870. EWD050.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Regency-Period Mahogany Davenport Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
There is more to this exceptional Davenport desk than meets the eye. Crafted of luxurious mahogany
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Davenport Desk

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Mahogany

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful Davenport desk in Burr Walnut. Right side has drawers and left side are not real drawers
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1840s British Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, Circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderful Antique English Burled walnut Mechanical Davenport desk, Circa 1870. Open (inches
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Late 19th Century English Antique Davenport Desk

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Wood, Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Davenport desk which is crafted from beautiful burr walnut, circa 1860
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19th Century Antique Davenport Desk

Davenport Desk Victorian Pop Up Mechanism Mahogany 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Victorian Davenport desk we date to circa 1880 Hand crafted in mahogany it features a pop
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Late 18th Century Antique Davenport Desk

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Wood

Fine Quality Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality Victorian burr walnut davenport desk having the original brass gallery which lifts up
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Brass

Antique English Four Drawer Davenport Desk, 19th Century
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Antique English mahogany Davenport desk with sliding top. Provenance from the Vancouver Dueck
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Victorian Davenport Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Victorian Davenport wood writing board, mounted on four casters, one door to the right side hiding
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Leather, Wood

Davenport Desk in Walnut Root, England, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
drawers. Its shape responds to the typology known as Davenport desk: top with storage space and similar to
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Davenport Desk

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Metal

Burmese Davenport Desk Antique Hand Caved Burma Furniture, 1885
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- You are viewing an exquisite antique Burmese Davenport desk - We date this exceptional piece to
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1880s Burmese Antique Davenport Desk

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Hardwood

Victorian Davenport Desk Piano Top Pop Up Mechanism, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
High quality Victorian Davenport desk with piano top Features an amazing pop up mechanism to
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1860s Antique Davenport Desk

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Other

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Walnut Cylinder Davenport Desk, circa 1875
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Victorian aesthetic movement walnut cylinder davenport desk, circa 1875. The desk having a
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

Antique Diminutive Burl Mahogany Davenport Desk with Watercolor Panels, c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique diminutive davenport desk offers burl and mahogany construction with upper pierced
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Late 19th Century Antique Davenport Desk

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Bronze

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian Davenport desk which is crafted from beautiful burr walnut
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1870s British Antique Davenport Desk

Stunning 19th Century Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 19th Century, Victorian period burr walnut and ebony moulding pop up davenport desk. The top
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Davenport Desk

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Walnut

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Antique Davenport Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique davenport desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and mahogany, every antique davenport desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique davenport desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique davenport desk made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. A well-made antique davenport desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bruce James Talbert, Charles Hindley Sons and Davenport Porcelain are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Davenport Desk?

Prices for an antique davenport desk start at $592 and top out at $54,400 with the average selling for $3,539.
Questions About Antique Davenport Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is used for writing and is typically favored by women. The desk features a slanted top leather insert, a cupboard, slides and drawers to carry writing essentials. You’ll find a selection of antique Davenport desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.