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Pair of Rosewood Writing Desks
Gaylords Antiques
for sale €2,808     $3,048
£2,400
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Pair of Rosewood Writing Desks

1900 - 1920
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A pair of fine Victorian ladies writing desks also known as Bonheur De Jour , all in a wonderful colour contrasting lines and foliate marquetry . The raised section also has a cupboard with a small drawer and sections , with two small drawers either side . The desk has a mottled green tooled leather inset with a large drawer and a workbox under , these desks would compliment your home and be a vocal talking piece.

Dimensions:-

Width 27" 69cm

Depth 19" 48cm

Writing surface 29" 74cm

Height 42" 107cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Gaylords Antiques has dated these Pair Rosewood Writing Desks to the 1900s.

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SA1231838
Description
A pair of fine Victorian ladies writing desks also known as Bonheur De Jour , all in a wonderful colour contrasting lines and foliate marquetry .
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The raised section also has a cupboard with a small drawer and sections , with two small drawers either side.
Gaylords Antiques

. The desk has a mottled green tooled leather inset with a large drawer and a workbox under , these desks would compliment your home and be a vocal talking piece.

Dimensions:-

Width 27" 69cm

Depth 19" 48cm

Writing surface 29" 74cm

Height 42" 107cm

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated these Pair Rosewood Writing Desks to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231838
Gaylords Antiques
Gaylords Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Antique furniture specialists est 1966

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A matching pair of antique rosewood writing desks featuring inlaid boxwood marquetry, green leather tops, raised central cabinets, and tapered legs with brass castors.
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Archive I A matching pair of antique rosewood writing desks featuring inlaid boxwood marquetry, green leather tops, raised central cabinets, and tapered legs with brass castors.

Pair of Rosewood Writing Desks

Archive II A matching pair of antique rosewood writing desks featuring inlaid boxwood marquetry, green leather tops, raised central cabinets, and tapered legs with brass castors. View II
Archive III A matching pair of antique rosewood writing desks featuring inlaid boxwood marquetry, green leather tops, raised central cabinets, and tapered legs with brass castors. View III
Archive IV A matching pair of antique rosewood writing desks featuring inlaid boxwood marquetry, green leather tops, raised central cabinets, and tapered legs with brass castors. View IV
Archive V A matching pair of antique rosewood writing desks featuring inlaid boxwood marquetry, green leather tops, raised central cabinets, and tapered legs with brass castors. View V
Archive VI A matching pair of antique rosewood writing desks featuring inlaid boxwood marquetry, green leather tops, raised central cabinets, and tapered legs with brass castors. View VI
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Gaylords Antiques

Gaylords Antiques
Telephone 01329 843 402
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75 West Street
Titchfield
Fareham
Hampshire
P014 4DG
United Kingdom
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Gaylords Antiques
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A matching pair of antique rosewood writing desks featuring inlaid boxwood marquetry, green leather tops, raised central cabinets, and tapered legs with brass castors.
Pair Of Rosewood Writing Desks
Ref: SA1231838
A matching pair of antique rosewood writing desks featuring inlaid boxwood marquetry, green leather tops, raised central cabinets, and tapered legs with brass castors.
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A bonheur du jour is a small type of ladies writing desk originating in eighteenth-century France, characterized by a flat writing surface topped with a raised cabinet or small drawers.

Desks from this period were frequently constructed using hardwoods such as rosewood and mahogany, detailed with boxwood marquetry inlays, brass mountings, and inset leather writing surfaces.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut joinery, original brass hardware or castors, distinct rosewood grain patterns, and genuine aged leather surfaces showing natural wear.

A matching pair can be arranged symmetrically on either side of a fireplace, utilised as refined bedside tables in a bedroom suite, or placed side-by-side in a home office.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth, apply beeswax sparingly along the grain, and clean leather insets using dedicated leather care products to prevent drying.
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