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Victorian Marquetry-inlaid Figured Walnut Ladies' Writing Desk (Bonheur De Jour).
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Victorian Marquetry-inlaid Figured Walnut Ladies' Writing Desk (Bonheur De Jour).

19th century
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Circa 1860. Victorian marquetry-inlaid figured walnut ladies' writing desk (Bonheur de jour). The back with two of small drawers with rococo brass handles and seaweed foliate inlay, topped with open cast galleries. More centrally a cupboard with glazed door opening to shelved interior, with a brass gallery and brass mounts. The shaped green leather writing surface above a single frieze drawer. All supported on cabriole legs with cast brass capitals, sabots and brass mounts. In excellent condition with a nice colour and patina.

92cm Wide, 62cm Deep, 71cm High to writing surface, 123cm max height

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Writing Desk to the 1860s.

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SA1194916
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35226
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Circa 1860. Victorian marquetry-inlaid figured walnut ladies' writing desk (Bonheur de jour).
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The back with two of small drawers with rococo brass handles and seaweed foliate inlay, topped with open cast galleries.
Georgian Antiques

More centrally a cupboard with glazed door opening to shelved interior, with a brass gallery and brass mounts. The shaped green leather writing surface above a single frieze drawer. All supported on cabriole legs with cast brass capitals, sabots and brass mounts. In excellent condition with a nice colour and patina.

92cm Wide, 62cm Deep, 71cm High to writing surface, 123cm max height

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Writing Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1194916
Dealers Internal Ref
35226
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A Victorian figured walnut bonheur de jour writing desk featuring marquetry inlays, a mirrored central cabinet, brass gallery rail, and slender cabriole legs.
Victorian marquetry-inlaid figured walnut ladies' writing desk (Bonheur de jour).
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A Victorian figured walnut bonheur de jour writing desk featuring marquetry inlays, a mirrored central cabinet, brass gallery rail, and slender cabriole legs.
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A bonheur de jour is a specialised type of small writing desk introduced in 18th-century France and widely produced throughout the Victorian era. Characterised by a raised back section incorporating small drawers, cupboards, or shelves, it was traditionally designed for personal correspondence in private sitting rooms or bedrooms.

Victorian cabinetmakers frequently used fine hardwoods such as figured walnut, mahogany, and rosewood. Decorative features often included floral marquetry inlays using contrasting fruitwoods, gilt-brass ormolu mounts, leather-inset writing surfaces, and mirrored door panels.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on small drawers, cast brass hardware showing subtle signs of age, and natural wear patterns on timber surfaces. Veneered panels such as burr or figured walnut typically exhibit fine age craze lines within the original shellac finish.

A bonheur de jour can serve as a focal point in a bedroom nook, hallway, or living room alcove. Modern styling involves pairing the desk with a contemporary neutral accent chair or minimalist desk accessories to create a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and clean modern lines.

Keep walnut furniture away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent timber movement and veneer bleaching. Dust regularly with a clean microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the wood finish and brass fittings.
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