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Edwardian Mahogany and Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour
Long Melford Antiques
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Edwardian Mahogany and Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour

1900 - 1920
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Showing On Geoffrey McGregor’s Stand Is An Edwardian Mahogany And Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour. The raised Mirrored Back With Small Trinket Drawers Above A Lined Working Area And Five Drawers With Brass Drop Handles And All On Square Tapering Legs.

39”W x 19”D x “30H

S5/5876

£695

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.2cm (30.00")
Width
99.1cm (39.02")
Depth
48.3cm (19.02")
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Long Melford Antiques has dated this Edwardian Bonheur Du Jour Desk to the Edwardian era.

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SA1143901
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S5/5876
Description
Showing On Geoffrey McGregor’s Stand Is An Edwardian Mahogany And Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour.
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The raised Mirrored Back With Small Trinket Drawers Above A Lined Working Area And Five Drawers With Brass Drop Handles And All On Square Tapering Legs.
Long Melford Antiques

39”W x 19”D x “30H

S5/5876

£695

Height
76.2cm (30.00")
Width
99.1cm (39.02")
Depth
48.3cm (19.02")
Date of Manufacture

Long Melford Antiques has dated this Edwardian Bonheur Du Jour Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1143901
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S5/5876
Long Melford Antiques
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An Edwardian inlaid mahogany bonheur du jour writing desk featuring a leather writing surface, raised side drawers, and a central oval mirror.
Edwardian Mahogany And Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour
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A bonheur du jour is a small, light writing desk with a raised back structure incorporating drawers or small cupboards, originally created in France in the mid-eighteenth century. The style gained renewed popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras as personal writing furniture for bedrooms or sitting rooms.

Edwardian examples were predominantly constructed using mahogany or rosewood, frequently decorated with satinwood line inlay or marquetry. The writing surface typically features an inlaid leather or baize insert, accompanied by brass drawer pulls and handles.

Authentic Edwardian pieces exhibit fine hand-cut dovetail joints, smooth drawer linings, and precise geometric inlay. Check for signs of natural age on brass hardware, uneven oxidisation on the timber, and authentic wear around the leg bases and drawer runners.

Position the piece as a focal point in a dressing room, hallway nook, or home study alongside contemporary art and neutral soft furnishings. Its compact proportions allow it to serve as a decorative vanity table or light laptop workspace without overwhelming the room.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage and fading. Clean the surface using a soft, dry cloth, applying a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to preserve the wood finish.
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