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The British mastered the art of pratical desks, each made to fit different purposes. Here are my personal favourites!
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| Davenport of Victorian era (1835-1900) in burr walnut with lemon tree inlay. Eight drawers, including four dummies. W: 21.25in, D: 21.25in, H: 33 inches |
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The most British of Britain’s desks. It owes its name to the British captain who initially ordered it from the Gillows house. Typical of the Victorian era, this little piece of furniture resembles a lectern and is used as a mobile writing case. Its leathered top is usually surrounded with a brass rack surmounting a quill box located laterally. Both sides appear to hold several drawers, while only the drawers on the right side are real. The Davenport is often set on wheels.
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| Late XVIII Century mahogany screen-desk with bronze fittings. Fifteen drawers. W: 43 in., D: 21.25 in., H: 42.51 inches |
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This small secretary with a drop leaf top is usually used for the Ladies’ correspondence. It finds its place in the lounge or boudoir.
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| 1940s Victorian style mahogany veneered Dickens desk with detachable leathered top. W: 60in, D: 36in, H: 40.55 inches |
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Owes its name to the famous writer who popularized it. It has the special feature of being decorated on all sides, which allows it to be placed anywhere, even at the center of a room. For this is also the most imposing desk. It presents itself in three parts, which makes it easier to handle. The two lateral tiers equipped with three drawers are not attached to the top, itself composed of a tablet slightly raised in the center.
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| XVIII Century Writing table in solid mahogany. W: 34.25 in, D: 17 in, H: 30 inches. |
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Flat or graduated desks and writing tables have also been created to adapt to all needs. Those pieces are usually smaller than their counterparts made on the other side of the Channel.
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