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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Bonheur De Jour Writing Desk
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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Bonheur De Jour Writing Desk

19th century
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Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut Bonheur de Jour writing desk having a beautifully designed and shaped top glazed cabinet to the centre which opens to reveal a fitted mirror and shelf interior with elegant ormolu mounts to the sides, one long burr walnut drawer below with attractive tulipwood crossbanding and flanked by tulipwood crossbanded burr walnut drawers with pretty original brass gilded handles and galleries. The base boasts a magnificent burr walnut inlaid shaped top with a double moulded edge and shaped frieze with a centre drawer having shaped sides. It is raised elegantly on four shaped cabriole legs with superior ormolu mounts to the top and feet, back legs are united by an unusual shaped burr walnut mirror which truly complements this wonderful example. Original key.

The superior quality of the design and craftsmanship is very evident in this outstanding example. The colour, patination and condition is exquisite.

H 141 cm (55.51in)

W 108 cm (42.51 in)

D 57 cm (22.44 in)

Height to desk 73cm (28.74 in)

Dated 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
141cm (55.51")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Bonheur De Jour to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1173663
Dealers Internal Reference
1896
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Description
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut Bonheur de Jour writing desk having a beautifully designed and shaped top glazed cabinet to the centre which opens to reveal a fitted mirror and shelf interior with elegant ormolu mounts to the sides, one long burr walnut drawer below with attractive tulipwood crossbanding and flanked by tulipwood crossbanded burr walnut drawers with pretty original brass gilded handles and galleries.
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The base boasts a magnificent burr walnut inlaid shaped top with a double moulded edge and shaped frieze with a centre drawer having shaped sides.
London City Antiques

It is raised elegantly on four shaped cabriole legs with superior ormolu mounts to the top and feet, back legs are united by an unusual shaped burr walnut mirror which truly complements this wonderful example. Original key.

fig 1. A Victorian burr walnut bonheur de jour writing desk featuring slender cabriole legs, brass ormolu mounts, a contoured writing top, and a raised central cabinet flanked by small side drawers.
fig 1. Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Bonheur De Jour Writing Desk

The superior quality of the design and craftsmanship is very evident in this outstanding example. The colour, patination and condition is exquisite.

H 141 cm (55.51in)

W 108 cm (42.51 in)

D 57 cm (22.44 in)

Height to desk 73cm (28.74 in)

Dated 1860

Height
141cm (55.51")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Bonheur De Jour to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1173663
Dealers Internal Ref
1896
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A Victorian burr walnut bonheur de jour writing desk featuring slender cabriole legs, brass ormolu mounts, a contoured writing top, and a raised central cabinet flanked by small side drawers.
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Bonheur De Jour Writing Desk
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A Victorian burr walnut bonheur de jour writing desk featuring slender cabriole legs, brass ormolu mounts, a contoured writing top, and a raised central cabinet flanked by small side drawers.
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A bonheur de jour is a type of small, light writing desk introduced in 18th-century France, characterized by a raised cabinet or shelf unit positioned at the rear of the writing surface.

These desks typically feature timber frames finished with decorative veneers such as burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often accented with cast brass or ormolu mounts and hand-cut dovetail drawer joints.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural timber wear on drawer runners, subtle irregularities in hand-cut dovetails, cast metal mounts with natural patination, and original lock mechanisms.

Position the desk as a focal accent piece in a study, hallway, or bedroom, pairing its detailed timber figure with contemporary wall art or minimal lighting to create a striking visual contrast.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight, and apply high-quality beeswax twice yearly to protect the timber veneer.
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