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George III Satinwood Bonheur Du Jour
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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George III Satinwood Bonheur Du Jour

18th century
Description

No 11115

A George III Satinwood Bonheur du Jour writing desk, the raised superstructure with two shelves above a single frieze drawer fitted with sliding leather lined writing surface, raised on square tapered legs terminating in brass cups and castors.

Circa 1780

Price: £7,500-00p.

Height: 46 ½”, 118 cms / Width: 26 ¾” 68cms / Depth:18 ½ ”, 47 cms.

Note This has many similarities to designs published during this period by Thomas Sheraton.

Provenance: June 1985, acquired from a private collection in Wiltshire.

Exhibited June 1986 by Harvey’s, Summer Exhibition: “The Elegant Quarter – Satinwood and Related Furniture”, catalogue number 16.

Sold to a private collector in Cambridgeshire.

September 2023. Re-acquired by Harvey’s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Satinwood Bonheur Du Jour to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1018071
Dealers Internal Reference
11115
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Description
No 11115

A George III Satinwood Bonheur du Jour writing desk, the raised superstructure with two shelves above a single frieze drawer fitted with sliding leather lined writing surface, raised on square tapered legs terminating in brass cups and castors.

fig 1. A George III satinwood bonheur du jour featuring a raised superstructure with open shelves above a single frieze drawer on slender square tapered legs.
fig 1. George III Satinwood Bonheur Du Jour

Circa 1780

Price: £7,500-00p.

Height: 46 ½”, 118 cms / Width: 26 ¾” 68cms / Depth:18 ½ ”, 47 cms.

Note This has many similarities to designs published during this period by Thomas Sheraton.

Provenance: June 1985, acquired from a private collection in Wiltshire.

“
Exhibited June 1986 by Harvey’s, Summer Exhibition: “The Elegant Quarter – Satinwood and Related Furniture”, catalogue number 16.
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

Sold to a private collector in Cambridgeshire.

September 2023. Re-acquired by Harvey’s.

Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Satinwood Bonheur Du Jour to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1018071
Dealers Internal Ref
11115
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Specialists in 17th-18th and early 19th century fine english furniture, art, clocks and other objets d'art

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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A George III satinwood bonheur du jour featuring a raised superstructure with open shelves above a single frieze drawer on slender square tapered legs.

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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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86 Corn Street
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX28 6BU
United Kingdom
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A George III satinwood bonheur du jour featuring a raised superstructure with open shelves above a single frieze drawer on slender square tapered legs.
George III Satinwood Bonheur Du Jour
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A George III satinwood bonheur du jour featuring a raised superstructure with open shelves above a single frieze drawer on slender square tapered legs.
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A bonheur du jour is a type of light, delicate ladies writing desk introduced in 18th-century France and widely adapted during the Georgian period in Britain. It traditionally features a flat writing surface surmounted by a raised superstructure comprising shelves, small drawers, or cupboards.

During the George III period, cabinetmakers frequently utilised West Indian satinwood for veneering due to its lustrous grain, alongside rosewood, tulipwood, or mahogany crossbanding. Secondary woods such as pine and oak formed the interior drawer linings, fitted with cast brass hardware.

Authentic George III satinwood pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary timbers, and original brass hardware with natural oxidisation. The patina of genuine 18th-century satinwood exhibits a deep, golden tone rather than a bright yellow synthetic varnish finish.

A bonheur du jour functions as a compact dressing table, hallway accent desk, or dedicated correspondence space in a living room. Positioning it against a neutral wall allows the detailed wood figure and crossbanding to act as a focal anchor.

Maintain satinwood by keeping it out of direct sunlight, which can alter the colour of delicate veneers. Dust regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth and apply a thin coat of natural beeswax polish once or twice a year to protect the timber.
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