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19th Century Gillows Style Rosewood Davenport
Located in New Orleans, LA
Without question, there is more to this exceptional Davenport desk than meets the eye. Crafted of
Category

Antique 19th Century European Edwardian Desks

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Gillows Style Rosewood Davenport
19th Century Gillows Style Rosewood Davenport

19th Century Gillows Style Rosewood Davenport

$16,850
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
Category

Antique 1840s British Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

$1,419
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
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut Inlay, 1860
Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut Inlay, 1860

Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut Inlay, 1860

$1,919
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Davenport Desk
Located in London, GB
Antique Edwardian mahogany Davenport with fine satinwood inlay in great condition throughout. It
Category

Antique 1890s English Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Davenport Desk
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Davenport Desk

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Davenport Desk

$788
Victorian Harlequin Piano Top Walnut Davenport
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian Harlequin piano top circassian walnut davenport, the top pops up to reveal cubbies
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Wood

Victorian Harlequin Piano Top Walnut Davenport
Victorian Harlequin Piano Top Walnut Davenport

Victorian Harlequin Piano Top Walnut Davenport

$9,500
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Desks

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

$3,221
19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Davenport
Located in New Orleans, LA
Without question, there is more to this exceptional davenport desk than meets the eye. Crafted of
Category

Antique 19th Century European Regency Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Davenport
19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Davenport

19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Davenport

$24,500
Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian burr walnut pop-up davenport with pullout / pull-out writing slide with tooled green
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport
Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport

Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport

$6,648
19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality regency davenport, circa 1820. Spindle gallery to the top leading to the original
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Palisander

19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk
19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk

19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk

$3,420
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
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Antique English Davenport Desk, circa 1800
Antique English Davenport Desk, circa 1800

Antique English Davenport Desk, circa 1800

$5,285
19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality regency davenport, circa 1820. Spindle gallery to the top leading to the original
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Palisander

19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk
19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk

19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk

$3,283
19th Century Victorian Walnut and Marquetry Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Fine marquetry walnut Davenport profusely inlaid with flowers. Early Victorian, circa 1850 with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Walnut and Marquetry Davenport
19th Century Victorian Walnut and Marquetry Davenport

19th Century Victorian Walnut and Marquetry Davenport

$3,769
Davenport Desk by Sormani, Italy, circa 1960s
By Sormani
Located in Brussels, BE
Davenport desk by Sormani, Italy, circa 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Davenport Desk by Sormani, Italy, circa 1960s
Davenport Desk by Sormani, Italy, circa 1960s

Davenport Desk by Sormani, Italy, circa 1960s

$2,612
Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English burled walnut mechanical davenport desk. EWD048.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk
Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk

$9,400
Exceptional Exquisite Antique English Burled Walnut Davenport
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
One of the nicest and best looking original antique Davenport desks, I have seen in quite sometime
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional Exquisite Antique English Burled Walnut Davenport
Exceptional Exquisite Antique English Burled Walnut Davenport

Exceptional Exquisite Antique English Burled Walnut Davenport

$4,850
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Davenport
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A High Quality 19th Century figured Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Davenport with a pop up top. The
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Davenport
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Davenport

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Davenport

$6,511
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Desks

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Carved Anglo-Indian Davenport Desk
19th Century Carved Anglo-Indian Davenport Desk

19th Century Carved Anglo-Indian Davenport Desk

$5,450
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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Carved Mahogany Davenport Desk Circa 1890
Antique Carved Mahogany Davenport Desk Circa 1890

Antique Carved Mahogany Davenport Desk Circa 1890

$1,160
Antique William IV Mahogany and Leather Davenport
Located in London, GB
Antique William IV mahogany Davenport in good condition and of the highest quality, dating from
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique William IV Mahogany and Leather Davenport
Antique William IV Mahogany and Leather Davenport

Antique William IV Mahogany and Leather Davenport

$3,769
Victorian Davenport Desk Pop Up Mechanism, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant piano topped Victorian Davenport in rosewood Features the all important pop up mechanism
Category

Antique 1860s Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Davenport Desk Pop Up Mechanism, 1860
Victorian Davenport Desk Pop Up Mechanism, 1860

Victorian Davenport Desk Pop Up Mechanism, 1860

$3,015
Victorian Davenport Desk Pop Up Mechanism 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant piano topped Victorian Davenport in rosewood Features the all important pop up mechanism
Category

Antique 1860s Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Davenport Desk Pop Up Mechanism 1860
Victorian Davenport Desk Pop Up Mechanism 1860

Victorian Davenport Desk Pop Up Mechanism 1860

$3,015
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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Fine Quality Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

Fine Quality Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

$2,584
Dynamite Vintage Colonial American Davenport Style Desk
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
slope, hide your work from unexpected visitors very quickly. This is a special desk in the Davenport
Category

20th Century American Desks

Materials

Walnut

Dynamite Vintage Colonial American Davenport Style Desk
Dynamite Vintage Colonial American Davenport Style Desk

Dynamite Vintage Colonial American Davenport Style Desk

$1,995
19th Century Burr Walnut Rising Top Davenport
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th century freestanding burr walnut rising top davenport, the moulded edge top
Category

Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Rising Top Davenport
19th Century Burr Walnut Rising Top Davenport

19th Century Burr Walnut Rising Top Davenport

$5,415
Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut Pop Up Mechanism 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here We Have a Typical Victorian Walnut Davenport. Circa 1860 The Davenport Having 4 Mahogany Lined
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut Pop Up Mechanism 1860
Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut Pop Up Mechanism 1860

Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut Pop Up Mechanism 1860

$3,358
Antique English Burled Walnut Davenport Desk , circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Burled Walnut Davenport Desk with Leather Writing Slant
Category

Antique 19th Century British Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Burled Walnut Davenport Desk , circa 1870
Antique English Burled Walnut Davenport Desk , circa 1870

Antique English Burled Walnut Davenport Desk , circa 1870

$5,500
Antique Burled Walnut "Mechanical" Davenport Desk, Circa 1885.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional antique burled walnut "Mechanical" davenport desk, Circa 1885.
Category

Antique 1880s English Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burled Walnut "Mechanical" Davenport Desk, Circa 1885.
Antique Burled Walnut "Mechanical" Davenport Desk, Circa 1885.

Antique Burled Walnut "Mechanical" Davenport Desk, Circa 1885.

$13,800
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
Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Desks

Materials

Metal

Davenport Desk in Walnut Root, England, 19th Century
Davenport Desk in Walnut Root, England, 19th Century

Davenport Desk in Walnut Root, England, 19th Century

$2,494
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
Category

Antique 1890s Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Empire Bronze Mounted Antique Davenport Desk
19th Century Empire Bronze Mounted Antique Davenport Desk

19th Century Empire Bronze Mounted Antique Davenport Desk

$4,500
Good Victorian Walnut Davenport or Restaurant Reception Greeter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Good Victorian walnut davenport or restaurant reception greeter. The top of the slope has a
Category

Mid-20th Century High Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Good Victorian Walnut Davenport or Restaurant Reception Greeter
Good Victorian Walnut Davenport or Restaurant Reception Greeter

Good Victorian Walnut Davenport or Restaurant Reception Greeter

$1,089
19th Century Carved Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut davenport writing desk, circa 1890. Fine quality Victorian davenport
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Carved Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
19th Century Carved Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk

19th Century Carved Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk

$2,536
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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique English Four Drawer Davenport Desk, 19th Century
Antique English Four Drawer Davenport Desk, 19th Century

Antique English Four Drawer Davenport Desk, 19th Century

$3,987
Custom for Yacht Captains Davenport Desk and Bench
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A custom built davenport desk and bench, removed from the cabin of a 1940's yacht. This is an
Category

Vintage 1940s American Campaign Desks

Custom for Yacht Captains Davenport Desk and Bench
Custom for Yacht Captains Davenport Desk and Bench

Custom for Yacht Captains Davenport Desk and Bench

$6,900
Antique English Regency Rosewood Slide Top Davenport Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Glasgow, GB
A super Regency rosewood Davenport dating to circa 1820 and featuring a rare brass grille front
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Rosewood Slide Top Davenport Desk
Antique English Regency Rosewood Slide Top Davenport Desk

Antique English Regency Rosewood Slide Top Davenport Desk

$6,292
19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality 19th century English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk. The
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk

$2,536
Mahogany Davenport Desk Attributed to Holland Sons, London
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Of typical form, with pierced brass gallery, the sliding green leather-inset lift-top writing surface above one side fitted with a door opening to reveal four drawers with flush bras...
Category

20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Davenport Desk Attributed to Holland Sons, London
Mahogany Davenport Desk Attributed to Holland Sons, London

Mahogany Davenport Desk Attributed to Holland Sons, London

$5,250
19th Century English William IV Oak Davenport Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality William IV oak sliding top davenport. The top of the davenport has a lid
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks

Materials

Oak

19th Century English William IV Oak Davenport Writing Table
19th Century English William IV Oak Davenport Writing Table

19th Century English William IV Oak Davenport Writing Table

$1,028
Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English burled walnut mechanical davenport desk, circa 1870. EWD050.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, circa 1870
Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, circa 1870

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, circa 1870

$10,500
English Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Davenport or Ship Captain s Desk
By Robert Adam
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fabulous quality antique English marquetry inlaid rosewood davenport or ship captain's desk
Category

Antique 19th Century English Adam Style Desks

Materials

Rosewood

English Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Davenport or Ship Captain s Desk
English Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Davenport or Ship Captain s Desk

English Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Davenport or Ship Captain s Desk

$4,170
Antique Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport Desk, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous antique Davenport desk c.1860 is crafted from beautiful burr walnut and features the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks

Antique Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport Desk, circa 1860
Antique Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport Desk, circa 1860

Antique Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport Desk, circa 1860

$3,907
William IV Johnstone-Jupe Co. labeled rosewood davenport desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English rosewood davenport made by and labeled Johnstone- Jupe & Co., the adjustable 3/4
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Rosewood, Mahogany

William IV Johnstone-Jupe Co. labeled rosewood davenport desk
William IV Johnstone-Jupe Co. labeled rosewood davenport desk

William IV Johnstone-Jupe Co. labeled rosewood davenport desk

$5,250
Antique Davenport, English, Rosewood, Satinwood, Writing Desk, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Davenport. An English, rosewood and satinwood writing desk, dating to the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Davenport, English, Rosewood, Satinwood, Writing Desk, circa 1880
Antique Davenport, English, Rosewood, Satinwood, Writing Desk, circa 1880

Antique Davenport, English, Rosewood, Satinwood, Writing Desk, circa 1880

$2,460
Antique Eastlake Walnut and Burl Davenport Desk, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Eastlake Davenport ship captain's desk offers walnut construction with burl panels
Category

Antique 19th Century American Eastlake Desks

Materials

Felt, Walnut, Burl

Antique Eastlake Walnut and Burl Davenport Desk, 19th Century
Antique Eastlake Walnut and Burl Davenport Desk, 19th Century

Antique Eastlake Walnut and Burl Davenport Desk, 19th Century

$2,200
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
Category

Antique 1880s Burmese Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Burmese Davenport Desk Antique Hand Caved Burma Furniture, 1885
Burmese Davenport Desk Antique Hand Caved Burma Furniture, 1885

Burmese Davenport Desk Antique Hand Caved Burma Furniture, 1885

$4,044
Antique Victorian Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk c.1860
Located in London, GB
This elegant Antique Davenport will make a wonderful addition to one room in your home. This
Antique Victorian Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk c.1860
Antique Victorian Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk c.1860

Antique Victorian Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk c.1860

$5,476
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
Category

Antique 1860s Desks

Materials

Other

Victorian Davenport Desk Piano Top Pop Up Mechanism, 1860
Victorian Davenport Desk Piano Top Pop Up Mechanism, 1860

Victorian Davenport Desk Piano Top Pop Up Mechanism, 1860

$2,536
Early 19th Century Mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 19th Century mahogany davenport stamped Gillows of Lancaster, the desk
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Antique 1820s British Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster
Early 19th Century Mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster

Early 19th Century Mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster

$3,907
19th Century Antique Davenport, Victorian Walnut Desk, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a Victorian antique Davenport dating to circa 1870. The mellow, golden tones and aged
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Davenport, Victorian Walnut Desk, circa 1870
19th Century Antique Davenport, Victorian Walnut Desk, circa 1870

19th Century Antique Davenport, Victorian Walnut Desk, circa 1870

$1,713
Antique Davenport, English, Victorian Writing Desk, Mahogany, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Davenport, an English, Victorian writing desk in mahogany dating to circa 1870
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks

Antique Davenport, English, Victorian Writing Desk, Mahogany, circa 1870
Antique Davenport, English, Victorian Writing Desk, Mahogany, circa 1870

Antique Davenport, English, Victorian Writing Desk, Mahogany, circa 1870

$1,364
Antique English Edwards Roberts Coromandel Davenport Desk, 19th Century
By Edwards Roberts
Located in Glasgow, GB
A rare 19th century Coromandel davenport by Edwards & Roberts of London. Featuring beautiful dark
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique English Edwards Roberts Coromandel Davenport Desk, 19th Century
Antique English Edwards Roberts Coromandel Davenport Desk, 19th Century

Antique English Edwards Roberts Coromandel Davenport Desk, 19th Century

$5,312
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
Category

Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Walnut Cylinder Davenport Desk, circa 1875
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Walnut Cylinder Davenport Desk, circa 1875

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Walnut Cylinder Davenport Desk, circa 1875

$2,045
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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Desks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Diminutive Burl Mahogany Davenport Desk with Watercolor Panels, c1880
Antique Diminutive Burl Mahogany Davenport Desk with Watercolor Panels, c1880

Antique Diminutive Burl Mahogany Davenport Desk with Watercolor Panels, c1880

$1,560
Early 20th Century Italian Burlwood Davenport Desk with Secret Compartment
Located in Milford, NH
A beautifully detailed burlwood davenport with hinged lift top to reveal a compartmentalized
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Early 20th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Italian Burlwood Davenport Desk with Secret Compartment
Early 20th Century Italian Burlwood Davenport Desk with Secret Compartment

Early 20th Century Italian Burlwood Davenport Desk with Secret Compartment

$2,250
Antique Quality Victorian Figured Walnut Davenport Desk or Writing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality Victorian 19th century figured walnut davenport desk or writing table. This is a
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Quality Victorian Figured Walnut Davenport Desk or Writing Table
Antique Quality Victorian Figured Walnut Davenport Desk or Writing Table

Antique Quality Victorian Figured Walnut Davenport Desk or Writing Table

$1,364
Victorian Antique Davenport, English Oak Writing Desk, Bureau, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a Victorian antique Davenport in English oak. A small writing desk bureau, dating to circa
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks

Victorian Antique Davenport, English Oak Writing Desk, Bureau, circa 1870
Victorian Antique Davenport, English Oak Writing Desk, Bureau, circa 1870

Victorian Antique Davenport, English Oak Writing Desk, Bureau, circa 1870

$1,610
Antique Quality Mahogany Freestanding Slide Top Davenport by Charles Hindley
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany freestanding slide top Davenport by Charles Hindley and Sons
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Other

Antique Quality Mahogany Freestanding Slide Top Davenport by Charles Hindley
Antique Quality Mahogany Freestanding Slide Top Davenport by Charles Hindley

Antique Quality Mahogany Freestanding Slide Top Davenport by Charles Hindley

$3,625
Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood Davenport with Spring-Loaded Pen Drawer
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
This wonderful early 19th century Antique English Rosewood and ebonized Davenport or Ship Captain's
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood Davenport with Spring-Loaded Pen Drawer
Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood Davenport with Spring-Loaded Pen Drawer

Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood Davenport with Spring-Loaded Pen Drawer

$5,738
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Davenport Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of davenport desks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct davenport desks — often made from wood, walnut and mahogany — can elevate any home. Davenport desks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Davenport desks made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large davenport desks, so small davenport desks measuring 13.78 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Many davenport desks are appealing in their simplicity, but Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London and Miles and Edwards produced popular davenport desks that are worth a look.

How Much are Davenport Desks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,044, while they’re typically $500 on the low end and $54,400 highest priced.

Finding the Right Desks for You

There’s no reason that the corner of your home you’ve dedicated to work shouldn’t also reflect your personality and sense of style. A collection of unique vintage and antique desks can be found on 1stDibs today.

The right desk can be a good fit for your space and help keep you organized when you need it most. For many, the word “desk” can have a negative connotation. Derived from the Latin desca, meaning “table to write on,” the word can understandably evoke memories of stuffy classrooms or monotonous workdays.

As working from home has become more widespread for part of the workforce, many professionals who work remotely park themselves at the dining-room table or at the kitchen countertop to do so. If you’ve got the space, it's healthy to set aside an area in your home designated for work. A good desk can keep you on track and keep your newly minted home office free of clutter and distractions. 

Within your own walls, an office area can be both personal and productive, decorated exactly to your taste or just an unobtrusive addition that aligns with the energy of the space as is. When shopping for a desk, keep height, space and specs in mind. It’s helpful to know if you’ll need the desk to offer storage, such as drawers or a hutch, or if it should fit alongside your bedroom wall as cleanly as possible.

An antique writing desk, for example, will offer a spacious, streamlined work experience with a desktop that affords real estate for your notebooks, pens, laptop and research materials. Secretary desks reveal small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — when their hinged leaves are folded out.

Maybe you'd prefer a vintage mid-century modern desk that seamlessly incorporates drawers for storage.

Nebraska-born designer Don S. Shoemaker became inspired by Mexico’s tropical woods, such as cocobolo, a Mexican rosewood, and he decided to work with the material in the postwar years to create desks and other furnishings. Elsewhere, made according to the same high standards as the company’s chairs, celebrated mid-century manufacturer Herman Miller produced desks over the years in a number of versions, created by designers like George Nelson, Gilbert Rohde and Bruce Burdick.

Whether you want a dramatic rolltop-style furnishing akin to the 18th-century secretary commissioned by Louis XVI or a contemporary piece made of everything from linoleum to fallen trees, a new desk and clever arrangement of desktop accessories can brighten the workday in any home. 

For every passion project, year-end report or spontaneous million-dollar app idea, find the desk you need on 1stDibs.

Questions About Davenport Desks
  • What is a captain’s desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
  • What is a Davenport desk used for?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a captain s desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
  • What is an antique Davenport desk?
    2 Answers
    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.

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