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Inlaid Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour
Camden Antiques
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Inlaid Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour

19th century
For Sale by Camden Antiques
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A charming late Victorian period inlaid mahogany bonheur du jour circa 1895. Of excellent construction in solid mahogany with attractive mahogany veneers. The top section with with a domed top over a recessed mirror and flanked by a pair of stationary cupboards which are surmounted by a brass gallery. The lower section with a single drawer and a fold over writing slope (fitted with its original black leather writing surface). All standing on tapering square legs, united by an under-tier and terminating in spade feet. All doors and drawers are lockable (keys supplied). Decorated with inlaid detailing and banding throughout. This lovely desk has been sympathetically refinished in our workshops and is now offered for sale in excellent condition.

Dimensions:

Width 91cms

Depth 51cms

Overall height 118cms

Height of writing surface 73cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

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

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1088729
Dealers Internal Reference
18287
Description
A charming late Victorian period inlaid mahogany bonheur du jour circa 1895. Of excellent construction in solid mahogany with attractive mahogany veneers.
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The top section with with a domed top over a recessed mirror and flanked by a pair of stationary cupboards which are surmounted by a brass gallery.
Camden Antiques

The lower section with a single drawer and a fold over writing slope (fitted with its original black leather writing surface). All standing on tapering square legs, united by an under-tier and terminating in spade feet. All doors and drawers are lockable (keys supplied). Decorated with inlaid detailing and banding throughout. This lovely desk has been sympathetically refinished in our workshops and is now offered for sale in excellent condition.

Dimensions:

Width 91cms

Depth 51cms

Overall height 118cms

Height of writing surface 73cms

Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1088729
Dealers Internal Ref
18287
Camden Antiques
Camden Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012
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An Edwardian inlaid mahogany bonheur du jour writing desk featuring a central arched mirror, twin side cabinets with oval marquetry, brass galleries, and a lower shelf over tapered legs.
Inlaid Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour
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A bonheur du jour is a specialized form of small writing desk introduced in 18th-century France, featuring a raised cabinet back with drawers or mirrors, designed primarily for personal correspondence and light vanity tasks.

These pieces were typically crafted using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood, adorned with delicate satinwood or boxwood marquetry, brass galleries, and cast metal handles.

Authentic Edwardian pieces exhibit precise hand-cut marquetry inlays, hand-dovetailed drawer construction, original brass fittings, and fine geometric stringing along the legs and frames.

This versatile table serves well as a statement piece in a hallway, bedroom alcove, or living area when paired with subtle accent lighting and simple contemporary seating.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent drying or veneer lifting.
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