Inlaid walnut davenport desk and chair

An elegant and highly functional piece of late 19th-century history. This antique Davenport desk is crafted from richly grained walnut and features exquisite satinwood/boxwood decorative stringing alongside classical urn marquetry on both the front panel and the top gallery splashback. Unlike standard Davenports that utilize narrow side drawers, this desirable variation boasts a full front-facing cabinet door, making it a unique and practical storage solution for a modern home or home office. Key Features & Details: Writing Slope: Fitted with its original, beautifully aged gold-tooled plum leather writing surface. The slope lifts smoothly to reveal a clean, spacious main storage compartment. Top Stationary Gallery: The hinged top pop-up stationery box is fully intact, featuring its original internal wood dividers, slots for letters, and dedicated compartments for inkwells and pens. Lower Storage Cabinet: A lockable front door opens up to reveal two tiers of internal shelving, perfect for storing books, folders, or electronic tablets. Mobility: Stands on its original hidden brass and wooden casters, allowing the desk to be easily moved around a room. 54cm wide/42cn deep/ 78cm high .