{"product_id":"victorian-pitch-pine-davenport-desk","title":"Victorian Pitch Pine Davenport Desk","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA handsome Victorian pitch pine Davenport desk dating from the late 19th century, combining compact proportions with practical storage. Raised on distinctive spiral-turned supports, the desk features a sloping writing surface that lifts to reveal a spacious interior, alongside a bank of four drawers to one side. The reverse is finished with matching panelled sides, allowing it to be displayed freestanding within a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrafted from solid pitch pine, the timber displays a warm golden colour with attractive figuring and a well-developed patina acquired through years of use. Originally designed as a compact writing desk for the Victorian home, the Davenport remains a highly functional piece, equally suited to use as a desk or as an attractive statement piece in a study, hallway or living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Late Victorian, c.\u003ca href=\"tel:1880-1900\"\u003e1880–1900\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Solid pitch pine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Please enquire for measurements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Good antique condition with age-related wear, minor surface marks and historic knocks consistent with use. The hinged writing surface lifts smoothly to reveal the storage compartment, and the drawers operate as intended.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance \/ Story:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e The Davenport desk takes its name from Captain Davenport, for whom the original design was commissioned in the late Georgian period. By the Victorian era it had become a popular choice for homes where a compact yet practical writing desk was required.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Dust with a soft cloth and occasionally apply a quality beeswax polish. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, excessive heat or damp conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"campbellscuriosities","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57245189865852,"sku":"RCC-1315","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/9676\/6415\/files\/Davenport-1.jpg?v=1785790990","url":"https:\/\/www.campbellscuriosities.co.uk\/products\/victorian-pitch-pine-davenport-desk","provider":"campbellscuriosities","version":"1.0","type":"link"}