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ANTIQUE DAVENPORT DESKS When thinking of
furnishing a study or office with a writing
surface, an antique davenport desk probably
doesn't instantly spring to mind - that is if
you've ever heard of one - it's a piece of
furniture that isn't often found in homes
anymore. Affordable desks are often thought of
as ready to assemble or pine desks that you can
grab off the shelf. Think more along the lines
of a vintage writing bureau and you'll be
halfway there. It is thought that Davenport desk
took its name from the man who originally
commissioned it - Captain Davenport. The well
known Cabinetmakers Gillow and Co made the first
Davenport desk, which furniture historians
theorise was required to be compact and slim
enough to fit comfortably into a ships cabin.
Unfortunately, little is known about the Captain
as no military records have been found on him. If
indeed the name did derive from him, he has left
his impression on the furniture industry with
this superb piece of study furniture.
Shop our Antique Desks. Traditionally, these
quality antique writing desks were made of solid
mahogany, a strong and sturdy wood, commonly
available during the 18th and 19th Century. Other
stunning examples are made of rosewood, walnut
and other fine quality woods. The antique
Davenport has a distinctive shape using a hinged
lid desk top, with a set of drawers on one side,
with dummy or false drawers on the opposite side.
Ideal for writing, the sloped surface is set at
the right inclination to make keeping up with
correspondence a comfortable hobby.
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Davenports are versatile pieces of furniture,
with most being well finished on all sides as
they were often freestanding. Some are fitted
with castors for easier mobility. For a desk of
small proportions, they also offer a lot of
storage space. Many of these antique desks have
ink wells and contain pigeon holes and small
internal drawers. Some Victorian davenports
appeared with a piano top a hinged lid named
after the curved form of pianos. They reveal the
hidden compartments and writing storage. These
special compact desks suit modern life well and
can be used with our advances in technology. For
those who prefer to use a laptop to keep up with
correspondence, many examples of davenports would
comfortably fit a laptop and accessories. A desk
doesn't have to be a simple table - it can be a
much more interesting piece of furniture,.
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