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Antique French Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour Cabinet with Sevres Porcelain Plaques & Ormolu Mounts
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
for sale €4,505     $4,890
£3,850
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Antique French Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour Cabinet with Sevres Porcelain Plaques & Ormolu Mounts

19th century
Description

A fine quality antique French kingwood bonheur du jour cabinet, richly decorated in the Louis XV style and mounted with ornate gilt bronze ormolu mounts throughout. This elegant piece features beautifully figured kingwood veneers arranged in striking patterns, complemented by delicate Sevres style porcelain plaques depicting hand-painted scenes.

The upper cabinet is fitted with glazed doors opening to shelved interior, ideal for display, while the lower section offers a shaped writing surface with a pull-out writing slide and useful drawer beneath. The flowing serpentine form, cabriole legs, and intricate ormolu mounts exemplify classic French craftsmanship of the late 19th century.

A highly decorative and functional piece, perfect as a statement cabinet, writing desk, or display piece in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Measurements: Height 152cm x Width 102cm x Depth 53cm

Presented in good antique condition, ready for immediate use and display.

Physical Dimensions
Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Kingwood Writing Cabinet to the Victorian era.

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SA1211023
Description
A fine quality antique French kingwood bonheur du jour cabinet, richly decorated in the Louis XV style and mounted with ornate gilt bronze ormolu mounts throughout.
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This elegant piece features beautifully figured kingwood veneers arranged in striking patterns, complemented by delicate Sevres style porcelain plaques depicting hand-painted scenes.
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fig 1. An antique French kingwood Bonheur du Jour cabinet featuring glazed upper doors, ornate ormolu mounts, Sevres style porcelain plaques, and cabriole legs.
fig 1. Antique French Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour Cabinet with Sevres Porcelain Plaques & Ormolu Mounts

The upper cabinet is fitted with glazed doors opening to shelved interior, ideal for display, while the lower section offers a shaped writing surface with a pull-out writing slide and useful drawer beneath. The flowing serpentine form, cabriole legs, and intricate ormolu mounts exemplify classic French craftsmanship of the late 19th century.

fig 2. An antique French kingwood Bonheur du Jour cabinet featuring glazed upper doors, ornate ormolu mounts, Sevres style porcelain plaques, and cabriole legs.
fig 2. Antique French Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour Cabinet with Sevres Porcelain Plaques & Ormolu Mounts

A highly decorative and functional piece, perfect as a statement cabinet, writing desk, or display piece in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Measurements: Height 152cm x Width 102cm x Depth 53cm

Presented in good antique condition, ready for immediate use and display.

Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Kingwood Writing Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1211023
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Archive I An antique French kingwood Bonheur du Jour cabinet featuring glazed upper doors, ornate ormolu mounts, Sevres style porcelain plaques, and cabriole legs.

Antique French Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour Cabinet with Sevres Porcelain Plaques & Ormolu Mounts

Archive II An antique French kingwood Bonheur du Jour cabinet featuring glazed upper doors, ornate ormolu mounts, Sevres style porcelain plaques, and cabriole legs. View II
Archive III An antique French kingwood Bonheur du Jour cabinet featuring glazed upper doors, ornate ormolu mounts, Sevres style porcelain plaques, and cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV An antique French kingwood Bonheur du Jour cabinet featuring glazed upper doors, ornate ormolu mounts, Sevres style porcelain plaques, and cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V An antique French kingwood Bonheur du Jour cabinet featuring glazed upper doors, ornate ormolu mounts, Sevres style porcelain plaques, and cabriole legs. View V
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
Location
Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hawkinsbrothersantiques
Verified Since Oct 2012
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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An antique French kingwood Bonheur du Jour cabinet featuring glazed upper doors, ornate ormolu mounts, Sevres style porcelain plaques, and cabriole legs.
Antique French Kingwood Bonheur du Jour Cabinet with Sevres Porcelain Plaques & Ormolu Mounts
Ref: SA1211023
An antique French kingwood Bonheur du Jour cabinet featuring glazed upper doors, ornate ormolu mounts, Sevres style porcelain plaques, and cabriole legs.
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A Bonheur du Jour is a French style of ladys writing desk introduced in Paris in the 1760s. It typically features a flat writing surface topped by an attached raised rear cabinet, drawers, or small glazed cupboards.

These cabinets traditionally combine fine exotic timber veneers such as kingwood, tulipwood, or rosewood with decorative gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts. Many fine examples also incorporate painted Sevres-style porcelain plaques and glazed door panels.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut joinery, rich veneers arranged in geometric parquetry patterns, and heavy gilt-bronze mounts fixed with period screws. The porcelain plaques usually exhibit hand-painted detailing and traditional maker marks on the reverse or rim.

A Bonheur du Jour serves as a focal piece in a formal drawing room, study, or master bedroom suite. Placing it against a neutral or dark-painted backdrop allows the warm wood tones and ornate brass embellishments to stand out.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer lifting or fading. Clean timber surfaces with a soft cloth and beeswax polish, while dusting gilt-bronze mounts gently without harsh chemical cleaners that strip patination.
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