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19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour
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19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour

19th century
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For sale is a French 19th Century Amboyna and Ebony Cabinet, with three quarter balustrade gallery, above two panelled doors set with Paris porcelain portrait panels upon a two tier open stand with gilt metal mounts and a porcelain panelled frieze. Below the cupboard is a secret writing slide with a blue leather insert with decorative gold tooling. This then slides back to reveal storage space. This piece is in excellent condition for its age. The left plaque depicts Duchess de Chatauroux and the right plaque depicts Princess De Lambelle.

Width 62cm Depth 46cm Height 128cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
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FB Antiques has dated this French Bonheur Du Jour to the 19th Century.

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SA1083336
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S25-1944
Description
For sale is a French 19th Century Amboyna and Ebony Cabinet, with three quarter balustrade gallery, above two panelled doors set with Paris porcelain portrait panels upon a two tier open stand with gilt metal mounts and a porcelain panelled frieze.
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Below the cupboard is a secret writing slide with a blue leather insert with decorative gold tooling.
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This then slides back to reveal storage space. This piece is in excellent condition for its age. The left plaque depicts Duchess de Chatauroux and the right plaque depicts Princess De Lambelle.

Width 62cm Depth 46cm Height 128cm

Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this French Bonheur Du Jour to the 19th Century.

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SA1083336
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S25-1944
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A 19th-century French bonheur du jour writing desk featuring ebonised wood, burr walnut panels, gilt-bronze mounts, oval porcelain plaques, and an open lower tier.
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Archive I A 19th-century French bonheur du jour writing desk featuring ebonised wood, burr walnut panels, gilt-bronze mounts, oval porcelain plaques, and an open lower tier.

19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour

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Archive III A 19th-century French bonheur du jour writing desk featuring ebonised wood, burr walnut panels, gilt-bronze mounts, oval porcelain plaques, and an open lower tier. View III
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Archive V A 19th-century French bonheur du jour writing desk featuring ebonised wood, burr walnut panels, gilt-bronze mounts, oval porcelain plaques, and an open lower tier. View V
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Rawlings Farm Buildings
Unit 7 Main Road
Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 8DY
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A 19th-century French bonheur du jour writing desk featuring ebonised wood, burr walnut panels, gilt-bronze mounts, oval porcelain plaques, and an open lower tier.
19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour
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A 19th-century French bonheur du jour writing desk featuring ebonised wood, burr walnut panels, gilt-bronze mounts, oval porcelain plaques, and an open lower tier.
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Originating in 18th-century France, a Bonheur du Jour is a decorative ladies writing desk featuring a raised cabinet, small drawers, or open tiers set above a writing surface.

These pieces typically combine fine veneers such as burr walnut or kingwood with ebonised wood detailing, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, and hand-painted Sevres-style porcelain plaques.

Authentic period examples display hand-chased brass or bronze mounts, dovetailed drawer construction, original gilded finishes, and detailed porcelain portrait or floral medallions.

Position this statement desk in a reception room, bedroom alcove, or hallway to create a refined focal point, pairing its gilded accenting with understated contemporary decor.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, maintain stable humidity to prevent wood movement, and clean bronze mounts gently without harsh liquid polishes.
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