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Fine Quality Antique Victorian French Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour

19th century
Sold 31 May 2025 · London City Antiques
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Fine quality antique Victorian French kingwood bonheur du jour having a quality shaped gallery top with ornate ormolu mounts, two brass columns supports, two drawers and a shelf above a fold over writing surface supported by a frieze drawer with an ormolu mount. It stands on four shaped cabriole legs with ornate ormolu mount

A splendid piece boasting a charming colour and first class craftsmanship and of desirable dimensions

H 120.5 x W 71.5 x D 48cm

Date 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this French Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
120.5cm (47.44")
Width
71.5cm (28.15")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA1127858
Dealers Internal Reference
1441
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Fine quality antique Victorian French kingwood bonheur du jour having a quality shaped gallery top with ornate ormolu mounts, two brass columns supports, two drawers and a shelf above a fold over writing surface supported by a frieze drawer with an ormolu mount. It stands on four shaped cabriole legs with ornate ormolu mount
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A splendid piece boasting a charming colour and first class craftsmanship and of desirable dimensions.
London City Antiques

H 120.5 x W 71.5 x D 48cm

Date 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this French Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour to the 1860s.

Height
120.5cm (47.44")
Width
71.5cm (28.15")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127858
Dealers Internal Ref
1441
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I An antique Victorian French kingwood bonheur du jour featuring brass gallery rails, marquetry veneer, cabriole legs, and ornate ormolu mounts. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Archive II An antique Victorian French kingwood bonheur du jour featuring brass gallery rails, marquetry veneer, cabriole legs, and ornate ormolu mounts. View II
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An antique Victorian French kingwood bonheur du jour featuring brass gallery rails, marquetry veneer, cabriole legs, and ornate ormolu mounts.
Fine Quality Antique Victorian French Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour
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An antique Victorian French kingwood bonheur du jour featuring brass gallery rails, marquetry veneer, cabriole legs, and ornate ormolu mounts.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian French
  • MaterialKingwood, Mahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Brass gallery rail, Ormolu mounts, Marquetry veneer
  • SizeH 120.5 cm (47 in) x W 71.5 cm (28 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

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A bonheur du jour is a type of small, light ladies writing desk that first appeared in France during the mid-18th century, typically featuring an enclosed superstructure with drawers, shelves, or a cupboard above a writing surface.

These pieces traditionally utilise fine hardwoods like kingwood, walnut, or mahogany veneers arranged in geometric marquetry or parquetry patterns, accented with cast or chased gilt-bronze or brass mounts, known as ormolu.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction methods such as hand-cut dovetailing in the drawer construction, natural timber shrinkage, hand-cast brass hardware, and genuine veneer patination rather than modern chemical distressing.

This piece functions effectively as a focal point in a home office or bedroom, paired with a simple modern chair to create a striking contrast between historical craftsmanship and contemporary minimalism.

Maintain kingwood furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, and apply microcrystalline wax periodically while avoiding silicone-based polishes.
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