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Antique French Louis Xvi Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour Dressing
Canonbury Antiques
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Antique French Louis Xvi Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour Dressing

19th century
Description

A very elegant late 19th century French bonheur du jour / dressing table in the Louis XVI manner, veneered in richly figured kingwood and tulipwood with extensive parquetry and marquetry decoration

Bought from a dealer on March Biron at Paris antiques markets

The serpentine front is beautifully proportioned, fitted with an arrangement of drawers – a long central drawer flanked by smaller drawers to each side – all inlaid with geometric parquetry panels and framed in fine boxwood stringing

The central frieze drawer is adorned with a delicate gilt bronze mount, while the drawers retain their original circular brass knobs

The shaped top is particularly striking, with three hinged sections. The central lid is inlaid with an elegant marquetry trophy motif of musical instruments tied with ribbon, set within a crossbanded border

The outer sections feature intricate basket-weave parquetry, creating a wonderfully decorative surface even when closed

When opened, the piece reveals a fully fitted interior lined in vibrant red fabric, divided into compartments for jewellery and personal effects

The central section rises to reveal a mirror plate, framed in kingwood veneer, transforming the piece into a dressing table

The interior retains its original brass hinges and fittings.

Offered in great shape

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions are in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height 31.5" (80 cm) x 20" (51 cm) x 29" (74 cm)

Open Top:

50" (127 cm) x 20" (51 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this French Kingwood Dressing Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1209884
Description
A very elegant late 19th century French bonheur du jour / dressing table in the Louis XVI manner, veneered in richly figured kingwood and tulipwood with extensive parquetry and marquetry decoration

Bought from a dealer on March Biron at Paris antiques markets

fig 1. An antique French kingwood dressing table featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a central marquetry motif, multiple small drawers, and slender legs.
fig 1. Antique French Louis Xvi Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour Dressing

The serpentine front is beautifully proportioned, fitted with an arrangement of drawers – a long central drawer flanked by smaller drawers to each side – all inlaid with geometric parquetry panels and framed in fine boxwood stringing

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The central frieze drawer is adorned with a delicate gilt bronze mount, while the drawers retain their original circular brass knobs.
Canonbury Antiques
fig 2. An antique French kingwood dressing table featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a central marquetry motif, multiple small drawers, and slender legs.
fig 2. Antique French Louis Xvi Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour Dressing

The shaped top is particularly striking, with three hinged sections. The central lid is inlaid with an elegant marquetry trophy motif of musical instruments tied with ribbon, set within a crossbanded border

fig 3. An antique French kingwood dressing table featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a central marquetry motif, multiple small drawers, and slender legs.
fig 3. Antique French Louis Xvi Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour Dressing

The outer sections feature intricate basket-weave parquetry, creating a wonderfully decorative surface even when closed

When opened, the piece reveals a fully fitted interior lined in vibrant red fabric, divided into compartments for jewellery and personal effects

fig 4. An antique French kingwood dressing table featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a central marquetry motif, multiple small drawers, and slender legs.
fig 4. Antique French Louis Xvi Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour Dressing

The central section rises to reveal a mirror plate, framed in kingwood veneer, transforming the piece into a dressing table

The interior retains its original brass hinges and fittings.

Offered in great shape

fig 5. An antique French kingwood dressing table featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a central marquetry motif, multiple small drawers, and slender legs.
fig 5. Antique French Louis Xvi Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour Dressing

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions are in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height 31.5" (80 cm) x 20" (51 cm) x 29" (74 cm)

Open Top:

50" (127 cm) x 20" (51 cm)

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this French Kingwood Dressing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1209884
Canonbury Antiques
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London UK antiques & decorative arts - ships globally

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An antique French kingwood dressing table featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a central marquetry motif, multiple small drawers, and slender legs.
Antique French Louis XVI Kingwood Bonheur du Jour Dressing
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A Bonheur du Jour is a French form of small writing desk or dressing table introduced in the 18th century, designed primarily for a ladys bedroom or boudoir.

Craftsmanship in this era featured exotic timber veneers such as kingwood, tulipwood, and rosewood applied over oak or pine carcasses, frequently accented with cast ormolu mounts and parquetry.

Authentic historical pieces exhibit hand-sawn veneers with minor surface irregularities, solid oak or pine drawer linings with hand-cut dovetail joints, and cast bronze mounts secured with original screws.

Position the piece in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway alcove, pairing it with neutral walls and contemporary lighting to create a balanced focal point.

Maintain the wood by applying high-grade beeswax polish annually, keeping the table away from direct sunlight or central heating radiators to prevent veneer lifting.
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