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19th Century Burr Walnut Bonheur Du Jour
Camden Antiques
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19th Century Burr Walnut Bonheur Du Jour

19th century
For Sale by Camden Antiques
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An attractive French 19th century bonheur du jour. Of very good construction in solid walnut with attractive burr walnut veneers. Fitted with a sumptuous black leather writing surface, sitting over a pair of drawers to the freeze (lockable, key supplied). The superstructure with a pair of lockable stationary cupboards, flanking central mirrors all surmounted by a galleried top. All standing on elegant scrolling cabriole legs. Sympathetically repolished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent overall condition, ready to go straight into the home.

Dimension:

Width 107cms

Depth 64cms

Overall height 103cms

Table height 74cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Bonheur Du Jour to the 1880s.

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SA1038550
Dealers Internal Reference
18135
Description
An attractive French 19th century bonheur du jour. Of very good construction in solid walnut with attractive burr walnut veneers.
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Fitted with a sumptuous black leather writing surface, sitting over a pair of drawers to the freeze (lockable, key supplied).
Camden Antiques

The superstructure with a pair of lockable stationary cupboards, flanking central mirrors all surmounted by a galleried top. All standing on elegant scrolling cabriole legs. Sympathetically repolished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent overall condition, ready to go straight into the home.

Dimension:

Width 107cms

Depth 64cms

Overall height 103cms

Table height 74cms

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Bonheur Du Jour to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1038550
Dealers Internal Ref
18135
Camden Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012
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BN18 9PY
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A 19th-century burr walnut bonheur du jour writing desk with a dark leather top, slender cabriole legs, and a gallery section featuring mirrors and small side cabinets.
19th Century Burr Walnut Bonheur Du Jour
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A bonheur du jour is a specialised form of small writing desk introduced in 18th-century France, featuring a main writing surface beneath a raised superstructure containing small cabinets, drawers, or mirrors.

These desks were typically constructed from fine figure-grained hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often lined with leather writing surfaces and fitted with brass galleries and mirror panels.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, natural figure variations in the burr veneer, original brass hardware with mild oxidisation, and slight structural irregularities consistent with hand construction.

Position the piece as an accent desk in a quiet alcove, hallway, or bedroom, pairing it with a simple contemporary side chair to create a visual contrast against the ornate timber detailing.

Maintain timber health by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, applying high-quality beeswax along the grain once annually, and positioning the desk away from direct sunlight or central heating radiators.
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