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Edwardian Satinwood Ladies Desk or Bonheur De Jour
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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Edwardian Satinwood Ladies Desk or Bonheur De Jour

1900 - 1920
Description

A Edwardian satinwood ladies writing desk  / Bonheur Du Jour. Raised on square tapering legs with fitted frieze having single drawer with brass handles. Above, a fold over baize lined desk top with bone escutcheons and an upright gallery back with cupboards and open recess. Finished with a stage stub gallery back shelf atop.

Measures

Height 102 cms

Width 69 cms

Depth 44cms

Condition

Good overal, the two diamond escutcheon will be replaced and the piece wax polished before delivery

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Edwardian Satinwood Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

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SA1027347
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Description
A Edwardian satinwood ladies writing desk  / Bonheur Du Jour. Raised on square tapering legs with fitted frieze having single drawer with brass handles.
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Above, a fold over baize lined desk top with bone escutcheons and an upright gallery back with cupboards and open recess.
I M Chaney Antique Furniture

Finished with a stage stub gallery back shelf atop.

Measures

Height 102 cms

Width 69 cms

Depth 44cms

Condition

Good overal, the two diamond escutcheon will be replaced and the piece wax polished before delivery

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Edwardian Satinwood Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1027347
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the I M Chaney Antique Furniture Profile Page

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An Edwardian satinwood bonheur de jour writing desk featuring a raised superstructure with two small cupboards, a single frieze drawer, and square tapered legs.
Edwardian Satinwood ladies desk or bonheur de jour
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An Edwardian satinwood bonheur de jour writing desk featuring a raised superstructure with two small cupboards, a single frieze drawer, and square tapered legs.
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A bonheur de jour is a type of small, lightweight writing desk featuring a raised superstructure or cabinet at the back of the writing surface, typically containing small drawers, cupboards, or open pigeonholes. Originally introduced in eighteenth-century France for domestic correspondence, the form remained popular through the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Edwardian furniture-makers frequently utilised West Indian satinwood for its fine grain and golden tone, often combining it with boxwood or ebony stringing and mahogany crossbanding. Construction typically involved hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, mortise and tenon leg joints, and solid brass hardware fittings.

Authentic Edwardian desks demonstrate precise joinery, original brass locks or drop handles, smooth drawer linings made from oak or mahogany, and natural age-related patination on the finish. Inlaid decorative panels and tapered legs ending in spade feet are characteristic design indicators of this era.

A bonheur de jour functions effectively as an occasional writing table in a hallway, bedroom, or living room alcove. Modern styling often integrates the piece alongside contemporary table lamps, minimal stationery, or framed artwork to contrast classical proportions with clean lines.

Maintain satinwood by dusting regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and applying a thin coat of natural beeswax polish annually to preserve the timber finish. Avoid placing the item in direct sunlight or near radiator heat sources to prevent veneer lifting or surface fading.
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