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Inlaid Rosewood Bonheur Du Jour
Camden Antiques
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Inlaid Rosewood Bonheur Du Jour

19th century
For Sale by Camden Antiques
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A late Victorian period inlaid rosewood bonheur du jour, or writing desk. Well constructed in solid rosewood with attractive rosewood veneers. The superstructure with a central mirror flanked by 2 banks of short drawers. The mirror is surmounted by a broken-arch pediment. To the table there is a central writing bureau, with a lift up top fitted with a sumptuous green leather writing surface. Beneath is located a central bow-fronted drawer flanked by a further pair of drawers. All drawers fitted with their original ornate handles. All standing on elegant tapering legs which are united by an under-tier and terminate in original brass and ceramic castors. Decorated with inlaid string throughout and further embellished with floral marquetry inlaid detailing. Sympathetically refinished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition.

Dimensions:

Width 103cms

Depth 56cms

Overall height135cms

Table height 73cms

Height of writing surface 81cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this Inlaid Rosewood Bonheur Du Jour to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1086868
Dealers Internal Reference
18280
Description
A late Victorian period inlaid rosewood bonheur du jour, or writing desk. Well constructed in solid rosewood with attractive rosewood veneers. The superstructure with a central mirror flanked by 2 banks of short drawers. The mirror is surmounted by a broken-arch pediment.
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To the table there is a central writing bureau, with a lift up top fitted with a sumptuous green leather writing surface.
Camden Antiques

Beneath is located a central bow-fronted drawer flanked by a further pair of drawers. All drawers fitted with their original ornate handles. All standing on elegant tapering legs which are united by an under-tier and terminate in original brass and ceramic castors. Decorated with inlaid string throughout and further embellished with floral marquetry inlaid detailing. Sympathetically refinished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition.

Dimensions:

Width 103cms

Depth 56cms

Overall height135cms

Table height 73cms

Height of writing surface 81cms

Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this Inlaid Rosewood Bonheur Du Jour to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1086868
Dealers Internal Ref
18280
Camden Antiques
Camden Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012
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Camden Antiques
Telephone 07887 503 904
Location
Units 20 & 19
The Vinery
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/camden
Verified Since Jun 2012
Items For Sale 166
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An antique rosewood bonheur du jour writing desk featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a central mirror, green leather writing top, and tapered legs on brass castors.
Inlaid Rosewood Bonheur Du Jour
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Originating in eighteenth-century France, a bonheur du jour is a small, decorative ladys writing desk typically featuring a raised rear superstructure containing drawers, shelves, or a central mirror above a flat writing surface.

These desks are frequently crafted using fine hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or satinwood, combined with decorative wood marquetry, brass handles, and gilt-tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut joinery, dovetails on drawer construction, original brass hardware, detailed timber marquetry inlays, and age-appropriate patination across the timber and leather insert.

Positioned against a main wall, within a bedroom alcove, or as a hallway statement piece, this style of desk provides a focal point that integrates with both traditional and eclectic modern spaces.

Dust the surface regularly with a clean microfibre cloth, apply high-quality beeswax sparingly along the grain of the wood, keep the piece away from direct sunlight or radiators, and treat the leather writing surface with specialised leather conditioner.
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